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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

A former SONDORS employee has revealed new details regarding the Metacycle electric motorcycle sold by the now-defunct SONDORS e-bike company, describing the project as “a freight train wreck turned into a dumpster fire.” Bill joined SONDORS after spending nearly 8 years at Zero Motorcycles, where he served as Director of Prototype and Test.

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Airbus APWorks unveils 3D-printed electric motorcycle; 35kg total, 6kg bionic structure frame

Green Car Congress

APWorks, a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Group, has unveiled the first 3D-printed motorcycle. Dubbed the Light Rider, the motorcycle is made using APWorks’ Scalmalloy material, and weighs only 35 kg (77 lbs). The result is a motorcycle that looks more like an organic exoskeleton than a machine.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

Green Car Congress

Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Advanced Battery Technology.

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Honda Speaks About Near Future, EV Plans

The Truth About Cars

To that end, the company is making vague promises about working on procuring and developing batteries, as well as procuring materials for battery-making from recyclers. Honda has plans for a mid- to large-size electric vehicle to debut for sale in North America in 2025, based on a dedicated platform.

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More than 250,000 electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads; BMW Group electrified sales up 52% in April

Green Car Congress

Combined sales of BMW i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles were up 52% in April (9,831), bringing the total number of electrified BMW Group cars sold to over 250,000, said Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW. on the same period last year.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

However, battery pack and electric motors are not just limited to four-wheel vehicles – there are also many electric two-wheel rides out there. If you enjoy the outdoors, there are electric dirt bikes for sale today that can provide the ride quality you are looking for, and some more. Electric motorcycles are quiet.

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