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Can electric motorcycles make scooters cool and is it time to get on your bike?

EV Central

There are too many problems with mopeds, scooters and whatever else you want to call those pseudo motorcycles ridden by people who lack the coordination to change gears to list here. He wanted honest feedback, and I prefer to be mean in writing rather than in person. But that didn’t mean I wasn’t going to hate it.

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

Baua Electric

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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BMW Motorrad presents BMW iFace; anti-theft face and eye recognition system

Green Car Congress

The system offers facial recognition of the rider’s face on the one hand and also an iris-cornea comparison of the eyes for definite identification on the other. If the calibration is positive, the ignition, steering lock and other locking functions are released and the rider can start the motorcycle.

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Revolutionizing rider safety: The protective jacket every e-biker should consider

Baua Electric

If there’s an electric motorcycle, e-bike, scooter, or anything else remotely rideable out there, I’ve probably thrown a leg over it at least once. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to learn how each type of vehicle comes with its own unique personality and enjoyment, but also its own risk profile. Anyway, I digress.

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Tesla Van, revised Cybertruck, Tesla Boat — Here’s what could be coming

Teslarati

.” In early 2021, Musk reiterated this point while speaking on the Q4 and Full Year 2020 Earnings Call, stating, “I think Tesla is definitely going to make an electric van at some point.” A ‘More Traditional’ Pickup This one is a bit of a long shot, but it could definitely still happen.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

Green Car Congress

BMW ConnectedDrive is the BMW Group’s definition of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS); the BMW stand at the Congress presents App- and vehicle-based routing functions, safety systems and solutions for mobility on two wheels. BMW Motorrad became established at an early stage as a trendsetter in the area of motorcycle safety.

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

Baua Electric

The full-suspension design includes dual rear coil-over shocks, adding to the motorcycle vibe. PEDALSENSE® offers riders the freedom to personalize their ride like never before. If there’s one company that will hold your hand through every stage of an e-bike purchase, including after-sales support, it’s definitely Pedego.

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