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

EV Central

The fact is, of course, that there are many people who love the convenience, fuel economy, ease of parking, traffic-splitting ability and mild excitement that riding a scooter provides, whether I understand, or respect them, or not. He wanted honest feedback, and I prefer to be mean in writing rather than in person. www.maeving.com.au

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Riding 1000 miles in 24 hours on electric motorcycle creates Iron Butt Terry

National Green Transportation

On Tuesday, Terry Hershner made history as the first person to ride an electric motorcycle over 1000 miles in 24 hours, following his historic win about two weeks ago in the Vetter Fuel Economy challenge. Both events shatter preconceived.'

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Pike Research projects 138M electric motorcycles and scooters to be on the road worldwide by 2017

Green Car Congress

E-motorcycles and e-scooters are already used in significant numbers in China and other parts of Asia Pacific, due in large part to urbanization trends, and people in many countries are accustomed to using two-wheel vehicles as a primary mode of transportation. Electric motorcycles and scooters have strong appeal for many consumers.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

Get Electric Vehicle

At the EICMA event, a fully electric motorcycle showing a revolutionary power train technology concept that makes use of ultracapacitors will be unveiled to the public. NAWA Racer will also emphasize customization, with a variety of methods to personalize and future-proof its eye-catching appearance. Ultracapacitors.

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Riding 1000 miles in 24 hours on electric motorcycle creates Iron Butt Terry

National Green Transportation

On Tuesday, Terry Hershner made history as the first person to ride an electric motorcycle over 1000 miles in 24 hours, following his historic win about two weeks ago in the Vetter Fuel Economy challenge. Both events shatter preconceived.'

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Honda to Show Hybrid and Battery-Electric Vehicle Concepts at Tokyo Motor Show; CR-Z Concept 2009

Green Car Congress

(for Honda Electric mobility Loop) will feature a display of electricity-based products, including products that supply electricity, vehicles that run on electricity and products with innovative electronic technologies.

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Building a Fleet of Personal EVs in Kenya

Cars That Think

Electric vehicles are gaining in popularity around the world, especially with the high cost of fuel. Founded in 2020, the company sells a variety of EVs, including e-bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and tuktuks. When we do maintenance or service on one, I test each vehicle’s performance personally,” she says.

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