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Zero Motorcycles, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle score highest in new Pike Research assessment of electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers

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Pike Pulse Grid for electric motorcycles and scooters. According to a new Pike Pulse report published by Pike Research, the two electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers who are best positioned to take advantage of upcoming shifts in the market are Zero Motorcycles and Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

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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 has a long history as an engineer working with electric motorcycle designs and a rider himself.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. The former Nissan plant was partially handed over to Spanish electric motorcycle company Silence, along with local engineering groups QEV and EV Motors, which planned to transform the factory into a hub for EVs.

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Honda Speaks About Near Future, EV Plans

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It's not just electric cars the company has set its sights on. Honda claims to be launching 10 electric motorcycles globally by 2025. The ultimate goal is electric motorcycle sales of 3.5 Swappable batteries aren't the only approach -- the company is researching other power sources for electric motorcycles.

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The $5000 E-Cherry Picker from Alibaba

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The interesting thing is for $5,000, you could have this Chinese electric cherry picker lifting you to heights of 10 metres (33 feet) using the same fuel source that powers your E-bike and your Tesla which is electricity! The Best Electric Lift On Alibaba. Upkeep Of The Building. Some Of The Uses Of Cherry Pickers.

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‘Big opportunity for startups lies in products in India’: Detlev Reicheneder | Autocar Professional

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For instance, Chinese startup PIX Moving is 3D printing an entire car body, as it aims to become the only company which can produce a unique product for every customer. There are electric motorcycle companies that are adopting a for-the-rider, by-the-rider approach, and are using innovative tools.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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The Chinese State Council General Office announced that it intends to raise its annual production capacity to 500,000 all-electric cars, hybrids and buses by the end of 2011. The company recently began producing electric motorcycles and related vehicles. Better World International, Ltd.,

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