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Smart eScooter

The German automaker Daimler has announced the production of new Smart eScooter that scheduled to arrive in the market in 2014. The production electric scooter will be marketed under Daimler’s smart brand, which was first unveiled in prototype form at the 2010 Paris Motor Show alongside a electric bicycle (the Smart eBike) and the electric version of the Smart ForTwo car. The Smart eScooter rides on 13-inch tires and has interchangeable plastic body panels painted … Read entire article »

BMW Motorrad C Evolution e-Scooter

The German BMW motorcycle division has unveiled the C evolution, a near-production prototype e-scooter, which is powered by an electric motor that generates 15 hp (11 kW), with a peak output of 47 hp (35 kW) and has an electronically limited top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). The BMW C Evolution is equipped with an 8 kWh battery, can provide enough juice for up to 62 miles (100 km). The BMW Motorrad C Evolution … Read entire article »

Brammo Empulse Electric Motorcycle

Brammo has revealed pricing and release details of new Brammo Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles, which both models are capable of a top speed of 160km/h (100mph) and has a maximum range of 160km (100miles) from its big 10.2 kWh battery pack. The Brammo Empulse come with price at US$16,995 while the Brammo Empulse R is priced at $18,995. Brammo has stated that production for the Empulse R will take place first with “limited … Read entire article »

Honda Mugen Shinden Electric Race Bike

Honda-associated Mugen Motorsports has unveiled new Honda Mugen Shinden electric race bike which will enter the 2012 TT Zero on the Isle of Man. The rider is the 17 times Isle of Man TT winner, “King of the Mountain” John McGuinness. The Honda Mugen Shinden “God of Electricity” Bike is powered by a 370V lithium-ion battery and uses a three-phase brushless DC motor that produces 120 hp and 162 ft-lb. of torque. Specifications Details of Honda … Read entire article »

Evolve Electric Motorcycle Models

Evolve Electric Motorcycle Company has unveiled two-wheeled 100% electric vehicle models, which the company founded by Benjamin Plum, Mazdack Rassi and Lex Kendall, saw the need for a stylish, sustainable and affordable solution to urban transportation. The Evolve Electric Motorcycle Models are Lithium concept sportbike, xenon light bike and three electric scooter models: titanium, neon and helium. The Evolve Electric Motorcycle Company has also announced price plan with MSRPs ranging from $2900 to $5400 not … Read entire article »

Repsol Honda EV Neo

At Cataluna Grand Prix 2011, Honda has introduced new Repsol edition of EV Neo and will be used in the paddocks of the European Moto GP races. The Honda Electric Scooter features Repsol Honda MotoGP graphic color. The Repsol Honda EV Neo uses Lithium-ion battery with 72V voltage-12.6Ah. These batteries can be recharged fully in just 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees. The Repsol Honda EV Neo Special electric scooter is used for … Read entire article »

Motoczysz E1pc Electric Superbike

American motorcycle maker has introduced Motoczysz E1pc Electric Superbike for the TTXGP Zero-emission eGrand Prix Motorcycle Race at the Isle of man and latest version of Michael Czysz’s electric superbike has less weight and more power than and Michael Rutter takes his first ride on the 2011 MotoCysz E1pc at Juby Airfield on the Isle of Man on Saturday, which features the MotoCzysz D1-11 VDR D1g1tal Dr1ve. The Motoczysz E1pc Electric Superbike uses chassis technology and … Read entire article »

Brammo Engage Electric Bike with IET

Brammo has launched new electric motorcycle models that partnered with the S.M.R.E. for the use of the patented Integrated Electric Transmission (IET) in its new Engage and Encite models which is come with a 6-speed transmission. The IET system provides the best of both worlds and is the perfect complement to Brammo’s industry-leading Brammo Power battery and vehicle control technology to maintain our position as the world’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturer The Brammo Engage Electric Bike … Read entire article »

Volkswagen E-Scooter Electric Bike

German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled new electric bikes at Auto Shanghai 2011 that called “E-Scooter”. The E-Scooter follows the trend of German rival Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes, which also recently unveiled prototypes of electric scooters in their respective Mini and Smart. The Volkswagen E-Scooter is powered by a 350-watt electric motor with a nickel-metal hydride battery. The 2011 volkswagen E-Scooter claims a range of 40 km (25 miles) on a single charge and the bike to … Read entire article »

Volta EV-1 Electric Bike

Spanish company Volta Motorbikes has introduced first product electric motorcycle and is called “EV-1″. The Volta EC-1 electric bike is a small two-wheeler designed for environmental city riding and features an agressive design and uses one electric engine. The Volta EV-1 Electric comes with two engine version,the 15CH engine (equivalent to 125 cc) offers a range of 70km and a top speed of 110 kmph, while the more powerful 38CH engine (still in the works) is … Read entire article »