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Harley-Davidson to spin-out LiveWire electric motorcycle division as public company via SPAC; $545M in proceeds

Green Car Congress

ABIC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have entered into a definitive business combination agreement under which ABIC will combine with LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division ( earlier post ), to create a new publicly traded company. Harley-Davidson and AEA-Bridges Impact Corp.

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Keanu Reeves’ motorcycle company ARCH floats idea of building an electric motorcycle

Electrek

ARCH Motorcycle Company, founded by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, is known for its bespoke sport cruiser motorcycle production. But while those bikes have always featured internal combustion engines, the duo behind ARCH recently floated the possibility of adding electric power to their lineup.

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Ohio-based electric motorcycle maker raises $7M to build bikes in the US

Electrek

LAND, a Cleveland-based electric motorcycle maker and battery technology company, recently wrapped up a successful Series A financing round, surpassing their fundraising goal by over US $1 million. more… The post Ohio-based electric motorcycle maker raises $7M to build bikes in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Ducati unveils another electric scooter, still claims it can build 150 mph electric motorcycles

Electrek

Ducati has unveiled yet another electric scooter, the PRO-III, but its specs are nowhere near the electric motorcycles that the company claims it can build. more… The post Ducati unveils another electric scooter, still claims it can build 150 mph electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.

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Harley-Davidson invests in Alta Motors; companies will collaborate on future electric motorcycle product development

Green Car Congress

has made an equity investment in Alta Motors , a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles; the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development. Harley-Davidson has already announced the planned launch of its first electric motorcycle, informed by Project LiveWire.

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Arcimoto and Lightning Motorcycles partner to build fastest-tilting 3-wheeled electric motorcycle

Electrek

Arcimoto knows its stuff when it comes to three-wheeled electric vehicles, and Lightning Motorcycles is no stranger to breaking speed records. Now the two companies are combining their expertise in an attempt to build the fastest-tilting electric motorcycle in the world.

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US-made fat-tire electric motorcycle Volcon Grunt begins shipping

Electrek

Volcon Powersports burst onto the scene in late 2020 with lofty goals to build a fancy, funny-looking yet reasonably priced fat tire electric motorcycle in the US. more… The post US-made fat-tire electric motorcycle Volcon Grunt begins shipping appeared first on Electrek.