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Lightning Motors says electric motorcycles are the future, with 206 mph record

National Green Transportation

This week the Lightning Motorcycles team broke new ground with electric motorcycles at the Speed Week event on the Bonneville Salt Flats. During qualifications they shattered last years land speed record of 173 miles/hr with a stunning 33.

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Lightning Motors says electric motorcycles are the future, with 206 mph record

National Green Transportation

This week the Lightning Motorcycles team broke new ground with electric motorcycles at the Speed Week event on the Bonneville Salt Flats. During qualifications they shattered last years land speed record of 173 miles/hr with a stunning 33.

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Opinion: Automatic Emergency Braking Mandate is Misguided Overreach

The Truth About Cars

I test a lot of cars -- there's a new ride in my garage almost every week of the year, plus what I test on first drives and at events staged for media to get a sampling of new product. I was definitely driving slower than 62 mph when the Bimmer's HUD lit up. But what if it was, and what if it had? Pun fully intended.

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

Baua Electric

The full-suspension design includes dual rear coil-over shocks, adding to the motorcycle vibe. Shipped in Class 2 mode with a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), the e-bike is listed as “Class 3 ready”, meaning higher speeds can likely be unlocked. The Pedego Cargo ($3,995) is a longtail cargo e-bike that features an extended rear rack.

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MotoCzysz Electric Superbike Tackling 2010 Isle of Man TT Zero Race

Green Car Congress

The iconic Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Races is one of the longest running (first race in 1907) and dangerous (227 riders have died) motorcycle races in the world. seconds (87.434 mph) in the 2009 clean emissions race. seconds (87.434 mph) in the 2009 clean emissions race. seconds and a speed of 94.664 mph.

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Killacycle World Record

Revenge of the Electric Car

Rider Scotty Pollacheck piloted the wickedly fast all electric A123Systems NanoPhosphate battery powered motorcycle down the quarter mile in only 7.89 seconds, ending with a top speed of 168 MPH. The motorcycle’s Hi-Torque Electric motor was adjusted to draw 1850 amps for this particular run. seconds blog entry here.

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Hydrogen bicycles, new e-scooters, & more! The coolest stuff I saw at Micromobility Europe 2024

Baua Electric

And to see even more, make sure you check out my video from the event, below. These 40 mph (64 km/h) electric scooters are designed to offer motorcycle-like handling yet are intended to fold up so compact that they can fit in a golf bag for traveling. Then keep reading for all of the details!

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