electric motorcycle Archives – The Green Optimistic

Honda’s Mobile Power Pack to Power Indonesian Electric Motorcycles

Arsenij Percov — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:36:07 +0000

Honda and Panasonic have teamed up to start an experimental program for electric motorcycles in Indonesia. They will make swappable batteries available for electric motorcycles. Indonesia is one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world. Additionally, it has issues with air quality, so electrified transportation can help with resolving them. However, electric vehicles have […]

The post Honda’s Mobile Power Pack to Power Indonesian Electric Motorcycles appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Lightning Motorcycles’ Electric Bike Could Break 500 Mile Record

Nicholas Say — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:02:18 +0000

A journey of 500 miles on a motorcycle is impressive and record breaking. The current record for distance traveled on a motorcycle on a single tank of gas is around 320 miles. Richard Hatfield is going to challenge two records at the same time, and he has a good chance at succeeding. He got […]

The post Lightning Motorcycles’ Electric Bike Could Break 500 Mile Record appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Mission Motors Declares Bankruptcy, No Electric Super Bike

Mila Luleva — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:20:29 +0000

Mission Motors, the company that made the news with their powerful prototype of an electric super motorbike, went bankrupt before it could bring the bike to the market. But who is to blame? Sad news for all motorbike lovers, who were waiting for that brilliant model that will make them ditch their diesel two-wheelers, and go all […]

The post Mission Motors Declares Bankruptcy, No Electric Super Bike appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Los Angeles Police Department Testing ZERO Electric Motorcycles

Benji Jerew — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:27:29 +0000

The late 1970s TV series CHiPs would have been very different, especially if they had replaced the Kawasaki KZ-900 and KZ-1000C1 with ZERO MMX electric motorcycles. After all, what would a typical CHiPs California Highway Patrol) motorcycle chase scene be like without the loud BRRAAAAAAPPPP of the pursuit vehicle? Actually, that noise is one of […]

The post Los Angeles Police Department Testing ZERO Electric Motorcycles appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Harley-Davidson Testing the Waters for Electric Motorcycles

Benji Jerew — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 23:44:06 +0000

Given that electric vehicles seem to be inevitable, which also makes electric motorcycles inevitable. Actually, this isn’t the first electric motorcycle on the market, such as Brammo and ZERO, among others, providing some pretty impressive bikes, at least when it comes to performance. Weight, of course, has a lot to do with it, making range […]

The post Harley-Davidson Testing the Waters for Electric Motorcycles appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

World’s Most Dangerous Motorcycle Race Allows Electric Bikes

Leigh Hutchens — Mon, 26 May 2014 03:17:12 +0000

The world’s craziest motorcycle race, the International Isle of Man TT kicked off this weekend. Held since 1907, the race takes place on the tiny island between England and Ireland. It’s considered the ultimate test for motorcycle riding zealots. The race attracts grown men who dress like Power Rangers and ride what look like futuristic […]

The post World’s Most Dangerous Motorcycle Race Allows Electric Bikes appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Voxan Wattman – World’s Most Powerful Electric Motorcycle

Benji Jerew — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:54:47 +0000

Electric vehicles aren’t limited to the four-wheel type, but practically every mode of transportation imaginable, from the solar-powered electric airplane HB-SIA to the two-wheeled Voxan Wattman, the world’s most powerful electric motorcycle. The specifications are impressive for this 772lb beast, equipped with 12.8kWh of lithium-ion battery, which can cruise over 100mi per charge and recharges […]

The post Voxan Wattman – World’s Most Powerful Electric Motorcycle appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Zero Motorcycles Provide E-Bikes for Law Enforcement

Benji Jerew — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:57:58 +0000

In talking about electric vehicles, we realize they’re quiet, and that’s a nice thought, being able to pull into your driveway late at night without waking the neighbor’s dog. Usually, this is where discussion of the acoustics of an electric vehicle ends, and then we talk about more important things like range, recharging, and reliability. […]

The post Zero Motorcycles Provide E-Bikes for Law Enforcement appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Is Lit Motors’ C-1 More Than a Motorcycle?

Benji Jerew — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:56:37 +0000

The motorcycle has always been one of those symbols of rogue American freedom, and for decades were the realm of people with a distinct passion for it. Robert Pirsig said it best “You’re completely in contact with it all. You’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming.” […]

The post Is Lit Motors’ C-1 More Than a Motorcycle? appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

New Speed Record Set By Solar-Powered “Lightning” Motorcycle

Mila Luleva — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:31:33 +0000

Lightning Motorcycles has broken yet another record. With their electric motorcycle, they reached a speed of 189.086 mph for a course of 1.3 miles, running down the El mirage dry lake bed. This might come as a surprise to some, but the record is not just for electric motorcycles but for gas-powered ones too. In […]

The post New Speed Record Set By Solar-Powered “Lightning” Motorcycle appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Electric Motorcycles Get Better Range, Power, and Lose Recharging Time

Benji Jerew — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:01:13 +0000

Electric Vehicles [EV] are still working on their selling points. They have limited range, averaging less than 100 miles, unless you spring for a luxury model, like the Tesla Model X starting at $80,000. EVs are also known for long recharging times, up to nine hours on some models. Equally disturbing for some, could be […]

The post Electric Motorcycles Get Better Range, Power, and Lose Recharging Time appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

EV Bike Girl Wants to Build 400 mph "KillaJoule" Electric Motorcycle

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:03:58 +0000

Eva HÃƒÆ’€kansson, the daughter of Sven HÃƒÆ’€kansson, who in the 1960s designed and rode his own championship-winning bike, and the wife of Bill DubÃƒÆ’©, the man behind Killacycle, the world's fastest electric vehicle (bike), wants to make her own motorcycle with an aerodynamic shape that would beat all the world records.

The post EV Bike Girl Wants to Build 400 mph "KillaJoule" Electric Motorcycle appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

CRP Racing's New Electric Superbike with Built-In GPS System

Mike Sandru — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:49:53 +0000

The Italian electric super sports motorcycle dubbed the eCRP 1.2 is no longer a secret. CRP Racing has recently unveiled for the first time its new electric superbike at the Motorsports Industry Association (MIA) Green Conference in Birmingham, UK.

The post CRP Racing's New Electric Superbike with Built-In GPS System appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Toshiba's SCiB Ultra-Fast Charging Battery Selected to Be Used By Multiple Automakers

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:25:51 +0000

It looks natural for that to happen, since names like Sanyo and Panasonic had already been added as battery manufacturers on lists of Suzuki Motors and Toyota, respectively.

The post Toshiba's SCiB Ultra-Fast Charging Battery Selected to Be Used By Multiple Automakers appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

ENV electric motorcycle – fuel cell powered

Ovidiu Sandru — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:04:12 +0000

The Intelligent Energy ENV (Emissions Neutral Vehicle) is a motorcycle like no other. The ENV (pronounced “en vee”) is the envy of some of the other H2 motorcycle, scooter and wannabe manufacturers for its power, range, quietness and sleek design, though it does face some stiff competition from a few other manufacturers. The ENV H2 […]

The post ENV electric motorcycle – fuel cell powered appeared first on The Green Optimistic.