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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co.,

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The new electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle—originally unveiled in Milwaukee during the company’s 115 th Anniversary this past Labor Day weekend—made its European debut at the Milan press conference of the EICMA show. Performance and range are optimized for the urban street-rider.

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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Honda appears ready to go full electric and dive into the increasing competition in the EV industry. At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 Some believe the rise of BEVs will eventually phase out traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. million units by 2025.

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Zero Motorcycles recalling 94 of its electric motorcycles due to motor defect

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Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding, causing the motor to seize, locking up the rear wheel and increasing the risk of a crash. Zero Motorcycles issued an internal Stop Ship to investigate this situation further. expert rider on a race track in Australia.

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Terra Motors starting electric two-wheeler sales in Iran

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Japan-based Terra Motors, a manufacturer of electric two and three-wheelers ( earlier post ), has started sales of the A4000i electric scooter—with new products to follow—in Tehran, Iran with Jahanro Industrial Co, exclusively for next five years. started from just a small motorcycle shop.

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Davinci Motor DC100 Electric Motorcycle To Debut At EICMA 2022

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At the upcoming International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA), the new Chinese manufacturer of high-performance robotic electric motorcycles, Davinci Motor Corporation, will make its European debut of the Davinci DC100 between November 8 and 13 in Milan, Italy.

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Zero Motorcycles, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle score highest in new Pike Research assessment of electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers

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Pike Pulse Grid for electric motorcycles and scooters. According to a new Pike Pulse report published by Pike Research, the two electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers who are best positioned to take advantage of upcoming shifts in the market are Zero Motorcycles and Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle. Click to enlarge.