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Electric Motorcycle Maker Mission Motors Runs Out Of Juice

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Mission Motors, a small company that generated a lot of excitement for its incredible electric motorcycle prototype, has just filed for bankruptcy. The company developed an electric superbike that could go up to 150 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds, but it never managed to put the bike into production.

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Ener1 enters supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles

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has entered into a supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles, the maker of the world’s fastest production electric motorcycle. —Richard Hatfield, founder of Lightning Motorcycles. Ener1, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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Honda will begin sales in Japan of the Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. The next-generation fuel cell system which is being developed jointly with General Motors will move on to the next stage that includes production and purchasing, aiming at a product launch around 2020.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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In September 2016, Kapil Shelke’s Tork Motors unveiled its first product, claiming to be India’s first electric motorcycle. The company’s first electric motorcycle, the TX6, is expected to hit the market soon. It has a production facility in Pune that can produce 20,000 units per year. #2.

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China’s largest electric two-wheel vehicle manufacturer adopts Nidec in-wheel motor

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01(Huan Dian Shou 01), an electric motorcycle released by Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. In addition, the model is equipped with functions such as a smartphone-dedicated app to check battery charge remaining and the motorcycle’s location, lock the vehicle electronically, and see its drive data. in October 2021.

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NIU’s newest electric scooters arrive at EICMA 2021

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It’s day one of the EICMA 2021 motorcycle show in Milan, and new NIU electric scooters are making their debut. Founded in 2016 and going public on NASDAQ in 2018, NIU Technologies is a Chinese smart electric scooter manufacturer and current industry leader. RQi Sport electric motorcycle.

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

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Let’s jump right into our favorite smart helmet products to show you. Motorcycle helmets. Any motorcycle rider will recognize Sena. Do keep in mind Sena products are not cheap. However, the company crashed and burned in 2016 without delivering on its promise. Sena Cavalry Helmet. Interested?