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Ridar Systems partners with HERE Technologies to detect bicycles and motorcycles more accurately

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Motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and other forms of two-wheeled micromobility will have a means of announcing their presence using only a smartphone to much larger vehicles in order to prevent accidents between the two. Ridar: Automatically launches in background once the vehicle exceeds 10 mph.

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Segway unveils futuristic new electric bike and arguably electric motorcycle

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The first is an electric bicycle called the Xafari, while the latter is a borderline electric motorcycle known as the Xyber. With adjustable features, remarkable stability and advanced connectivity, these bikes redefine what’s possible for off-road adventures.” The top speed is likely higher, though we at least know it can hit 20 mph.

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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

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LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, is shaping itself into a force to be reckoned with in the still-evolving electric motorcycle industry. And I got to experience all of it as the proud new owner of a shiny indigo LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycle.

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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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A start-up is bringing the old Bultaco motorcycle brand back to the market with the planned launch of a line of electric two-wheelers. The new company unveiled the Rapitán and Rapitán Sport prototypes—close approximations to the Bultaco motorcycles that will be brought to market later in 2014. The Bultaco Rapitán.

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C3STROM Astro is a stylish, full-throttle electric moped

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Blurring the lines between an electric bicycle and an electric motorcycle, the C3STROM Astro sits somewhere in between. Read more: Electric bikes vs. electric scooters vs. electric mopeds vs. electric motorcycles: What’s the difference? The motor defaults to a street-legal 750W power offering a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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When the driver brakes for a stop, the engine can be switched off as soon as the car’s speed drops below 9 mph. This function is now operational at speeds between 16 – 99 mph and, on the new BMW 5 Series, it is available not just in ECO Pro mode but also COMFORT mode. 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

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LAND begins production of E Moto; user-selectable e-bicycle, e-moped, e-motorcycle modes

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The District is a two-wheeled E Moto, a transitional vehicle that performs as an e-bicycle, e-moped, and e-motorcycle through a ride mode selection interface, with a top speed of 65 mph. The District offers four modes: E Bike - Class 2 - 27 MPH Limit. Motorcycle (Range x Power). Motorcycle 65 MPH (Power).