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Segway unveils futuristic new electric bike and arguably electric motorcycle

Baua Electric

Segway has taken to the Consumer Electronics Expo (CES) in Las Vegas to unveil a pair of new electric two-wheelers. The first is an electric bicycle called the Xafari, while the latter is a borderline electric motorcycle known as the Xyber. There’s also hidden rear suspension just above the rear swingarm.

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Texas-based Volcon unveils full-suspension Brat, a 28 mph electric moped-style bike

Electrek

Volcon Powersports, maker of off-road electric motorcycles and e-UTVs, has officially entered the electric bike market with its first street-legal EV, the Volcon Brat. The post Texas-based Volcon unveils full-suspension Brat, a 28 mph electric moped-style bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Ener1 enters supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles

Green Car Congress

has entered into a supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles, the maker of the world’s fastest production electric motorcycle. —Richard Hatfield, founder of Lightning Motorcycles. —Richard Hatfield, founder of Lightning Motorcycles. Ener1, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Navigant’s 10 predictions of significant trends shaping the PEV market in 2014 are: Click to enlarge.

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Electric bikes vs electric scooters vs electric mopeds vs electric motorcycles: What’s the difference?

Green Authority

Electric bikes, electric scooters, electric mopeds, and electric motorcycles are accessible and efficient personal electric vehicles. Don’t miss: 10 best electric bicycles you can get. The best electric kick-scooters you can buy right now. The best electric motorcycles you can buy.

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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. The electric dirt bike weighs about 137 lbs. (62