electric motorcycles
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Harley-Davidson has released full specs for its Livewire electric motorcycle, with the 15.5-kwh battery pack providing a city range of 146 miles and DC fast-charging cutting charge times to an hour.
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Harley-Davidson gives Livewire owners free charging with Electrify America
Harley is following Audi, Porsche, and Lucid Motors in subsidizing Electrify America DC fast charging charging access for its buyers.
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BMW Motorrad sketches out what's next: electric motorcycles
BMW outlined its intent to add an electric motorcycle to its lineup with the Vision DC Roadster, a motorcycle that could be a rival to the Harley-Davidson Livewire.
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2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Byton M-Byte, Lightning Strike: Today's Car News
The Ford Escape Hybrid will make a comeback for 2020—with a plug-in hybrid, too. Chinese Tesla rival Byton reveals the M-byte testing in winter. The Lightning Strike electric motorcycle is out. And our latest Twitter poll asks what kind of electric-car racing matters most. All this and more...
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Lightning Strikes twice with second, affordable electric motorcycle
All-electric sportbike pushes to 150 mph or 150 city miles of range and is a little more subtle, but is positioned for affordability.
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Deal could bring more electric off-roaders: No more buzzing through the woods
One way to get more buyers interested in electric cars is to introduce electric power to other machines whose function is less critical, and where consumers can get used to the idea of driving electrically. That could be the outcome of a deal in which Bombardier Recreational Products has purchased...
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Back in 2014, Harley-Davidson made a lot of noise about its silent electric Livewire motorcycle concept. But the company's been mum ever since about whether it ever planned to build it—until now. At the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, the company finally announced official plans to build the Livewire, after years of competition from startup electric motorcycle makers such as Zero and Energica. The new bike looks a lot like the concept bikes that Harley took on tour in 2014 but adds a minimal Street-style fairing to move away from the "naked" look. DON'T MISS: 2018...
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Budget deal restores tax credits for EV charging stations, electric motorcycles, fuel-cell cars
Fears that Congress would kill the federal tax credit for purchase of a plug-in electric car were laid to rest in December when that incentive survived the $1.5 trillion tax-cut bill. Now Congress has added back a handful of other tax credits related to electric cars and greener transportation in...
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Iconic Vespa Scooter, now 70 years old, gets brand-new electric powertrain
The Vespa scooter is undeniably an icon on European streets. For 70 years, Vespas have buzzed about roadways, but the buzz will soon give way to an all-but-silent hum in the company's latest scooter. Earlier this month at the Milan Motorcycle Show, Vespa announced its first all-electric scooter...
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Why electric bikes may deserve purchase incentives too
If plug-in electric cars and trucks receive purchase incentives from national and state governments, what about electric bicycles? That's just what a recent report from the European Cyclists Federation suggests. It recommends directing purchase incentives and infrastructure subsidies towards...
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All-electric personal watercraft launch for quieter lake journeys
Not all electric vehicles have wheels. Electric boats have actually been around for quite awhile, and now a California startup is trying to expand use of electric powertrains to another type of watercraft. Free Form Factory is partnering with Zero Motorcycles to use the motorcycle company's...
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Why motorcycles may not be greener than cars: missing emission gear
When looking for green transportation, does it make sense to opt for two wheels instead of four? Motorcycles weigh significantly less than cars, and generally have smaller engines. That means they use less fuel than the typical car, and they also require fewer raw materials to make. DON'T MISS...
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Lit Motors demonstrates a prototype of its C-1 self-balancing electric motorcycle.
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Riding The Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle: News Video
Harley-Davidson may be the most traditional of motorcycle makers. But it's now taken a huge leap into a greener future with its LiveWire electric motorcycle concept. Recently, our writer Ben Rich rode it--and reported on what it's like. This is Green Car Reports' video news for the week of July 28...
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Harley Davidson Reveals LiveWire Electric Motorcycle: Video
Harley Davidson, the brand behind those often obnoxiously loud V-twin motorcycles favored by bikers, has built an electric motorcycle. No, the sky is not falling. Called LiveWire, the new electric motorcycle pairs Harley Davidson’s classic sense of style with what promises to be an impressive...
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This Electric Motorcycle Lap At TT Zero 2014 Is Insane: Video
TT Zero is a relatively new addition to the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy road race meeting that takes place each June. Despite its novelty, it's also raising more than a few eyebrows. None more so than this year, when experienced racer John McGuinness rode the lap you see above. That's because over...
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India's Mahindra To Build Electric Two-Wheeler In Michigan
A little slice of India will soon be moving into Michigan, with the announcement that Mahindra will produce an electric two-wheeler at a factory in Ann Arbor. India's Mahindra Group is investing in a 37,000 square-foot facility to produce the GenZe electric scooter. ALSO SEE: Do The BMW i3 And i8...
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Photo Contest: Most Unusual Place To Charge An Electric Car? (WINNER)
Ten weeks ago, we asked you to send us photos of the most unusual place you'd ever charged a plug-in electric car. And, wow, were there some unusual photos indeed among the several dozen entries submitted to our photo contest by readers from around the world. Now, we've finally chosen a winner--and...
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There are two types of green vehicle fans in this world: Those who wish you to know they've picked the latest green vehicle, and those that don't. Anyone who chooses Austrian firm Johammer's electric motorcycle will peg themselves firmly in the former category. It is, by quite a margin, the weirdest two-wheeler we've ever clapped eyes on. ALSO SEE: 2014 BMW i3: Polarizing Looks, Average Range--Can It Succeed? And we can't really beat Gizmag's observation that it looks like you're riding a terrified snail. From the eye-like mirror stalks to the curved, amorphous form of the body, there's more...
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Lit Motors C1 All-Electric Two-Wheeler Update: Still In Development (Video)
Human beings are curious beasts. Tell them something outlandish, even something backed by scientific method, and they'll try and prove it wrong anyway. Non-stick pans? Let's see what I can burn onto it! Unbreakable pen? Yeah, sure. ALSO SEE: Life With Tesla Model S: Is Pedal Placement A Problem?...
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Ohio State University Team Readies Electric Motorcycle For TT Zero
Electric vehicle technology is finding its way into various motorsport disciplines, but few are more exciting than the world of electric motorcycling. Not only did an electric motorcycle win the two-wheeled class at last year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, each year one race at the world's...
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2014 Zero SR Electric Motorcycle Boosts Power, Range: Video
The needs of electric motorcycles are very different from those of electric cars, and it's leading to a quite startling pace of development in the electric two-wheeler market. Nowhere is this illustrated better than in the 2014 Zero SR, the latest bike from one of the best-known electric motorcycle...
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Electric Erector-Set Motorcycle Laps Isle Of Man TT Course
Located in the Irish sea between Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man plays host to one of the racing world's most famous circuits--the Isle of Man TT course. Every year thousands of motorcyclists from across the world pile onto the island to watch events like the Tourist Trophy and Manx...
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Ride The Future Cross-Country Electric Road Trip Ends At Google HQ
After more than 3,000 miles, 44 cities and some new Guinness World Records, 12 riders have finally completed their electric Ride The Future vehicle tour across the U.S. The group pulled into Charleston Park in Mountain View, California--home of Google and the Google Campus--after completing 3,745...
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