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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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blasted through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30 mph to be crowned the first electric bike to exceed 200 mph. In addition to its commercial bikes now sold in North America, Asia and Europe, Lightning is already manufacturing their Superbikes with a Remy HVH250 motor for sale.

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Zero Motorcycles signs first eastern Asia distributor, delivers 59 units to Hong Kong government

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Electric motorcycle company Zero Motorcycles signed its first eastern Asia distributor, Yuen Ho Trading Company, Ltd. The Zero S has an approximate range of 89 miles (143 km) on a single charge with a top speed of 88 mph (142 km/h). YHT), based in Hong Kong. All 59 motorcycles were purchased by the Hong Kong government through YHT.

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Audi showcasing R8 e-tron piloted driving EV at CES Asia; piloted driving Audi A7 Sportback

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At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. The brand’s appearance at CES Asia represents the initial results of the company’s collaboration in China. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3

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Forecast: Electric Two-Wheelers Poised for Strong Global Growth; 9% CAGR Worldwide

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Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. between 2009 and 2016 will contribute to Asia-Pacific’s sales of 78.6 China, however, does not require e-bikes to have pedals, but limits them to 20 km/h (12 mph). Click to enlarge. between 2009 and 2016.

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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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In the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines NEVs as low-speed vehicles (LSVs) that are limited to 25 mph (40 km/h) and to roads with a speed limit of 35 mph. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph). The fleet market makes up about 70% of the global NEV marketplace, Pike says. Market forecasts.

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Tesla launches first six Supercharger locations; 100 kW charging, with 120 kW in future

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This can replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour, which is the convenience inflection point for travelers at a highway rest stop, according to Tesla. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013. Most people who begin a road trip at 9:00 a.m.

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Sevcon to supply Gen 4 controllers to Zhejiang Xinyang for electric vehicles

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The new electric range of UTVs is being developed for sale in Europe, USA and Southeast Asia and is powered by a 48V, 5kW motor, which will be controlled by a Sevcon Gen4 size 4 motor controller. an established manufacturer of UTVs, ATVs, Jeeps, Go Karts and amphibious vehicles.

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