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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Electrek

For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside. The benefit of riding electric is two-fold… more… Summer is coming in hot, and the impending heat is set to once again break the prior year’s record-breaking temperatures.

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Can Lightning’s electric motorcycle really charge as fast as a gas tank fill-up?

Electrek

Touring, a type of riding that involves long distance trips, has long been the achilles heel of electric motorcycles. At least, that was until Lightning Motorcycle debuted what it says is the fastest charging electric motorcycle yet. appeared first on Electrek.

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How Zero’s electric motorcycle tech is making Polaris’s Electric Ranger better than gas UTVs

Electrek

Polaris is gearing up to release an all-new Electric Ranger UTV this December, which they confidently claim will be the “best RANGER ever.” more… The post How Zero’s electric motorcycle tech is making Polaris’s Electric Ranger better than gas UTVs appeared first on Electrek. .”

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Electric motorcycle brand Livewire stock surges after merger

Teslarati

Harley Davidson’s electric motorcycle subsidiary Livewire saw its stock surge 24% today following news of a merger with AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. Harley Davidson ( NYSE: HOG ) started their Livewire ( NYSE: LVWR ) brand in 2014 when they unveiled a prototype electric motorcycle.

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Honda plans to introduce 10 electric motorcycles

Teslarati

Honda has announced its plans to introduce electric motorcycles to the global market. While many Americans associate Honda with their car brand, they are the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. And in many locations worldwide, Honda motorcycles outnumber cars ten to one. million electric motorcycles by 2030.

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Canadian company launches electric motorcycle that converts into a snowmobile

Electrek

Electric powersports toys aren’t cheap. E-motorcycles can cost several thousand dollars more than their gas-powered ancestors, and electric snowmobiles aren’t cheap either. The post Canadian company launches electric motorcycle that converts into a snowmobile appeared first on Electrek.

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Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle

Electrek

I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. The only problem is that they’re traditionally much more expensive than gas bikes.