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This country plans to give free electric motorcycles to all current motorcycle riders

Electrek

We’ve covered plenty of tax incentives and rebates to make electric motorcycles and other EVs more affordable. But this is the first time we’ve seen a country give out EVs for free as a way to replace internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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Hero Motocorp joins hands with Zero Motorcycles, a step to launch premium electric motorcycles

Electric Vehicles India

Hero Motocorp, one of the biggest automobile companies in India, officially declared on Monday that the firm will collaborate with the US-based electric motorcycles manufacturer, Zero Motorcycles. Hero MotoCorp is a leading Indian two-wheeler manufacturer that produces a wide range of motorcycles and scooters.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

Green Car Congress

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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These are all the low-cost electric motorcycles that Americans can buy now

Electrek

Electric motorcycles are usually quite pricey. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles, e-motorcycles usually carry a few thousand dollar premium. But if you know where to look then you’ll find a surprising number of affordable options on the market in North America. I know, I know.

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Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells

Teslarati

Canada has enacted a plan to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035 , dubbed the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and following in the footsteps of the European Union (EU) and U.S. “Each company remains committed to affordability in the EV market.” . million sales per year by 2030.

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Feature: Should You Drive a Car or a Motorcycle?

Clean Fleet Report

If you are wondering for yourself whether you should drive a car or ride a motorcycle, there are many things that you will want to bear in mind along the way. In general, most people find that motorcycles offer them improved fuel economy, but it does differ. The post Feature: Should You Drive a Car or a Motorcycle?

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

Cars That Think

There are two main types: Geared hub motors incorporate internal planetary gears for reduction, allowing the motor to operate efficiently at high rpm while the bike wheel spins at a lower speed. Hub motors are relatively affordable, low-maintenance, mass produced by the millions. That reduces a key point of weakness—the toothed gears.