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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. will provide Lightning Motorcycles with the Remy HVH250 electric propulsion motor ( earlier post ) for use in Lightning Motorcycles’ commercial electric motorcycles and its professional racing Lightning Superbikes.

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Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle to be contract manufacturer for KLD Energy Technologies

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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. Texas-based KLD Energy Technologies Inc.,

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

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Hub motors integrate a motor directly in the wheel center (either front or rear wheel), in an enclosed system that's independent from the bike chain and pedal drive. Gearless hub motors directly link the motor's stator to the bike axle. Hub motors are relatively affordable, low-maintenance, mass produced by the millions.

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NHTSA Launches Investigation Into Amazon’s Self-Driving Zoox Division

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The vehicles in question were effectively faulted with brake checking motorcycles. As someone who has a lot of seat time on motorcycles, your author knows that the braking advantage between automobiles and motorcycles can vary wildly. The autonomous cabs reportedly stopped abruptly and were rear-ended by the bikes.

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Mitsubishi Motors running two new MiEV Evolution III electric racers in Pikes Peak Climb

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will enter two MiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars in the 2014 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (23-29 June). Downforce has been increased with a new carbon cowl design and with wind-tunnel optimization of the spoiler and other detail shapes. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Top 14 Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India: Driving Sustainable Mobility

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One crucial component of an electric vehicle is its motor, which propels the vehicle using electrical energy. In this article, we will explore the electric vehicle motor manufacturers in India and the details of the industry that is spearheading the transition to sustainable mobility.

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Oxford YASA Motors expanding to meet growing demand

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Less than two years after spinning out of Oxford University, Oxford YASA Motors ( earlier post ) is expanding, moving from Abingdon in Oxfordshire to a new facility at Milton Park. YASA motor. The YASA motor powers leading-edge high performance vehicles including the Delta E-4 all-electric coupé from Delta Motorsport.

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