article thumbnail

Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

Clean Fleet Report

Zapp claims that the 20-horsepower (18 kilowatt/kW) motor pulls the bike from 0-31 mph in a brisk 2.35 Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides. As with battery-powered cars, a low center of gravity delivers great handling, too.

Range 99
article thumbnail

BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle.

BMW 306
article thumbnail

The Tamiya Wild One Max: Big Toys for Big Boys

The Truth About Cars

But there’s also a “DB5 VANTAGE JUNIOR” offering superior acceleration and a top speed of 45 mph for £49,000 or the £90,000 James Bond-themed variant that comes with more driving modes, 007-related gadgetry, and more battery power. kWh battery pack. But the Tamiya Wild One Max is sort of the same concept in reverse.

Kits 66
article thumbnail

Golia electric passenger transfer vehicle available in UK

Green Car Congress

A battery-powered, six-seat passenger transfer vehicle is now available in the UK. The Golia multi-passenger electric vehicle (EV) has full N1 type approval, a 30 mph (48 km/h) top speed and a quick-swap battery pack for extended hours operations. It also includes a luggage area with a payload of 200 kg. Golia e-Bus.

Available 290
article thumbnail

Electric bikes vs electric scooters vs electric mopeds vs electric motorcycles: What’s the difference?

Green Authority

If you live in the United States, regulations say ebikes must have operational pedals and motors with a maximum power of 750 watts, able to reach a maximum speed of 20 mph (32 km/h). More powerful ebikes are only allowed for off-road use. Most states also limit the speed of e-scooters to 20 mph (32 km/h). Speed of mopeds.

article thumbnail

Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

Some may find the shortcomings of battery-powered dirt bikes deal-breakers, while others will fall in love with these green machines. It has an easily removable lithium-ion battery pack that you can fully charge in 110 minutes and lets you enjoy 1.5 62 kg), including the battery. Electric dirt bikes: Pros and cons.

article thumbnail

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

Green Car Congress

The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Audi battery technology; modularity is key. The high-performance battery makes the ideal partner to the fuel cell. litre V6 TDI engine.

Audi 150