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

Baua Electric

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… The cold hard truth: electric motorbikes are the future First, and I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but electric motorcycles are clearly the future.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

million barrels of oil. Another two-wheeled option for a different type of travel: zero-emission motorcycles. Just like traditional four-wheeled electric vehicles, electric motorcycles are quieter, smoother and more comfortable. Electric motorcycles of today offer riders the choice to ride electric in style.

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Driving electric in an oil capital

Electric Auto Association

The outreach efforts of the Houston Electric Auto Association (HEAA), founded 34 years ago in the heart of American oil country, have not always been met with a positive response. “We We have a lot of Tesla drivers in Houston because the oil execs see them as a status symbol with cool technology.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

Green Car Congress

. $505,381 to San Francisco-based Mission Motor Company to help it bring its prototype electric vehicle components to commercial production. In 2007 the company developed Mission One, a high performance electric motorcycle. Natural gas-powered vehicle fueling. Natural gas will displace 1.5 Earlier post.)

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides). Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides) book gives the latest technical information and explains in detail how o build a two-wheeled electric vehicle from a scooter to a full-sized motorcycle.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

While electric dirt bikes can go fast, they could run out of juice while you’re on the road. Battery technology is improving all the time though, and some of these green motorcycles can go as far as 240 miles on a single charge. Electric motorcycles are quiet. Electric dirt bikes can save you money vs. Initial cost.