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Energica electric motorcycles catch huge wave of popularity in Q3

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Energica Motors, an Italian manufacturer of electric motorcycles, announced its sales success and showed off its complete lineup at the Milan Motorcycle Show. In March of this year, Ideanomics, a fund focused on furthering electric vehicle adoption, purchased the company entirely and delisted it from the Italian stock exchange.

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GE Capital to provide financing for electric motorcycle maker Brammo

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The Ashland, OR-based manufacturer designs and develops electric motorcycles. This program with GE Capital will support the rapid growth of our distribution network, allowing leading motorcycle dealerships to capitalize on the growing demand for electric motorcycles.

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Los Angeles to lease 160 BEVs, 128 PHEVs as part of commitment to 50% EV purchases by 2017

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday announced a commitment to lease 160 pure battery EV vehicles, a move that will give Los Angeles the largest city-owned pure EV fleet in the US. These leases will deliver on the pLAn’s commitment to ensure that 50% of the City’s annual light-duty vehicle purchases are EVs by 2017.

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Feature: Are You Ready to Own a Motorcycle?

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So, here’s what you should keep in mind before actually making that motorcycle purchase. You already know the upfront cost of the bike you want to purchase, but what about the cost of all the add-ons you’ll need? Feature: Should You Drive a Car or a Motorcycle? 5 Electric Motorcycles That Belong Next to Your EV.

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Zero Motorcycles signs first eastern Asia distributor, delivers 59 units to Hong Kong government

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Electric motorcycle company Zero Motorcycles signed its first eastern Asia distributor, Yuen Ho Trading Company, Ltd. In celebration of the occasion, Zero Motorcycles representatives were in Hong Kong presenting the Hong Kong government with 59 MY 2012 Zero S motorcycles as part of Zero’s single largest fleet sale to date.

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Zero Launches Fleet Sales Program For Its Electric Motorcycle

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Zero Motorcycles has announced its launch of a fleet-sales program aimed at government bodies, corporations, non-profits, and any other business owners who are looking to make multiple unit purchases. The program began November 2nd, with pricing based on volume and support requirements.

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Balqon receives order for 300 electric drive systems from China-based Winston Global Energy

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Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, lithium-ion battery energy storage products and electric drive systems ( earlier post ), has received an order from Winston Global Energy, headquartered in Shenzhen China, for 300 electric drive systems at a purchase price of approximately $53,000 per unit.