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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Electrek

For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside. The benefit of riding electric is two-fold… more… Summer is coming in hot, and the impending heat is set to once again break the prior year’s record-breaking temperatures.

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Can Lightning’s electric motorcycle really charge as fast as a gas tank fill-up?

Electrek

Touring, a type of riding that involves long distance trips, has long been the achilles heel of electric motorcycles. At least, that was until Lightning Motorcycle debuted what it says is the fastest charging electric motorcycle yet. appeared first on Electrek.

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How Zero’s electric motorcycle tech is making Polaris’s Electric Ranger better than gas UTVs

Electrek

Polaris is gearing up to release an all-new Electric Ranger UTV this December, which they confidently claim will be the “best RANGER ever.” more… The post How Zero’s electric motorcycle tech is making Polaris’s Electric Ranger better than gas UTVs appeared first on Electrek. .”

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NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more

Electrek

Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company. Among the new models on display today at the show are the new MQi GT EVO, RQi Sport, NQi GTS, YQi, BQi KQi.

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Bangkok’s noisy scooter-filled streets may quiet down with new electric motorcycle trial

Electrek

The Thai government is starting a new trial in Bangkok that will see electric scooters replace their gas counterparts for motorcycle taxis in the city. more… The post Bangkok’s noisy scooter-filled streets may quiet down with new electric motorcycle trial appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle

Electrek

I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. The only problem is that they’re traditionally much more expensive than gas bikes.