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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

Baua Electric

LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, is shaping itself into a force to be reckoned with in the still-evolving electric motorcycle industry. And I got to experience all of it as the proud new owner of a shiny indigo LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycle.

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'Kick Gas' Movie: Driving Across U.S. In Electric Car & Motorcycles

Green Car Reports

Last summer, I rode my 2012 Zero S electric motorcycle across the United States as part of the "Ride the Future" Tour. Now, as a record of that journey, a documentary we made--called Kick Gas--is being released today, on Earth Day 2014.

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Ducati introduces stunning electric race bike for MotoE racing

Teslarati

In a recent YouTube video, Ducati outlined its progress on a new electric race bike which will be supplied to the MotoE racing series. The electric prototype, largely based on the MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici race bike, is now being track-tested. Yet amongst other electric motorcycles, Ducati’s MotoE race bike is a game-changer.

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Verge TS electric motorcycle enters production

Teslarati

Verge Motorcycles announced today that they have entered production of their Verge TS electric motorcycle. Electric motorcycles have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, a Finnish startup named Verge Motorcycles has also started producing their electric motorcycle, the Verge TS.

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Electric bikes vs electric scooters vs electric mopeds vs electric motorcycles: What’s the difference?

Green Authority

Electric bikes, electric scooters, electric mopeds, and electric motorcycles are accessible and efficient personal electric vehicles. Don’t miss: 10 best electric bicycles you can get. The best electric kick-scooters you can buy right now. The best electric motorcycles you can buy.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Everyone wanted a test drive,” Steiner said.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

A battery and small electric-assist motor on a bike frame allows riders to climb hills and reach higher speeds with each boosted pedal for less effort than a regular bike. E-bikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph and can go 20 -100 miles on a single charge. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. Unlike cars in the U.S.,