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IDTechEx: Sales of electric motorcycles in Europe grew 50% y-o-y in 2020

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IDTechEx expects electric motorcycle sales in Europe to have grown at least 50% year-on-year in 2020, building on the momentum of recent years. Growth is also being boosted by consumer awareness and acceptance in Europe of the benefits of electric motorcycles. 2020 is an IDTechEx estimate based on Q1 - Q3 2020 data.

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Harley-Davidson invests in Alta Motors; companies will collaborate on future electric motorcycle product development

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has made an equity investment in Alta Motors , a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles; the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development. Harley-Davidson has already announced the planned launch of its first electric motorcycle, informed by Project LiveWire.

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Lohum teams up with Tork Motors for sustainable recycling of electric motorcycle batteries – ET Auto

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Kapil Shelke, Founder & CEO of TORK Motors, underscored the significance of planning for the future in terms of battery recycling as part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy. TORK Motors, known for its Kratos R electric motorcycle, features a patented 9kW ‘Axial Flux’ motor and a 4.0

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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. Harley-Davidson expects to deliver a full portfolio of electric motorcycles by 2022.

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India: Sales of Electric Scooters & Motorcycles: July 2022

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Roughly 44,425 new electric scooters and motorcycles were registered in India last month. The second best performing OEM in July was Okinawa (8,093), followed by Ampere (6,312) TVS Motors registered strong growth by selling 4,244 units in July. Ola Electric, despite a sensational start this year has registered a 34.6%

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Project Triumph TE-1 prototype revealed; Williams Advanced Engineering battery system

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Triumph: final chassis, including frame, rear sub-frame, cockpit, panels and wheels, final drive system including transmission and Gates Carbon belt drive, electronics, Öhlins USD cartridge forks, unique prototype Öhlins RSU, Brembo M50 monobloc calipers, and Triumph motorcycle control software.

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Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle to be contract manufacturer for KLD Energy Technologies

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Texas-based KLD Energy Technologies Inc., a developer of advanced electric propulsion and generation systems ( earlier post ), announced that Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Qianjiang) will serve as a contract manufacturer for the company and intends to leverage KLD Energy Technologies’ electric motor systems.