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Feature: Are You Ready to Own a Motorcycle?

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Owning a motorcycle can be a huge responsibility, and it’s one that many new motorcycle owners aren’t quite ready for. And yet, owning a motorcycle can be quite tricky. So, here’s what you should keep in mind before actually making that motorcycle purchase. Dealing with the Maintenance. Riding Can Be Risky.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility pilot program to deliver improved access to healthcare in The Gambia; motorcycles with sensors

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Ford has equipped 50 motorcycles serving Riders for Health with sensor technology so the medical services group can collect a variety of data, including mapping coordinates, to improve the delivery of medical services and supplies—particularly in remote areas of the West African country.

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Feature: The 3 Types of Mechanics

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The Motorcycle Mechanic. Motorcycle mechanics work on motorcycles, repair and maintain motorcycles, doing oil changes, changing fluids, replacing parts and minor maintenance. The majority of motorcycle technicians work at dealerships and repair shops. A mechanic’s training is hands-on.

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University of South Carolina Genesis 2015 Plan To Cut Fleet CO2 Emissions by 90%

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Under its newly-unveiled Genesis 2015 plan, the University of South Carolina will reduce CO 2 emissions from its fleet of vehicles by 90% within five years. The university has about 400 vehicles that are used for business, maintenance and transportation of students, said Derrick Huggins, associate vice president for transportation.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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The stylish scooter is set to arrive next year to do battle in the market segment between e-bikes and Vespa clones on one side and traditional motorcycles on the other. That puts it neatly in its target zone between lightweight e-bikes and full-blown motorcycles. The i300 stands just under four feet tall, stretches 6.4

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