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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... read more
2018 electric motorcycle buyers guide
The variety of electric motorcycles on the market has increased dramatically in 2018, and we've seen some significant price drops by two competitive brands. Both Alta Motors... read more March 19, 2018 by Ben Rich
Harley invests in Alta Motors, makes progress on electric motorcycle
Harley-Davidson said on Thursday that it had “made an equity investment in Alta Motors and that the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and... read more March 5, 2018 by Ben Rich
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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... read more February 11, 2018 by John Voelcker
Harley Davidson to offer electric motorcycle within 18 months, says CEO
Harley Davidson president and CEO Matt Levatitch said Tuesday an electric motorcycle “is an active project we’re preparing to bring to market in 18 months.”... read more February 1, 2018 by Ben Rich
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... read more November 30, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
Electric motorcycle news: Tacita Electric Cruiser, Energica, KTM, Alta, DigiNow fast charging
New electric motorcycles have recently come onto the market, powered by new technologies in batteries, motors, and charging that make them more capable than their... read more November 29, 2017 by Ben Rich
2018 Zero electric motorcycles: longer range, 6-kw charging, only a few price hikes
The research and development engineers at Zero Motorcycles were busy this past year, and for 2018, they've delivered electric motorcycles with exactly the improvements their... read more October 20, 2017 by Ben Rich
San Francisco to LA on one charge? Lightning Motorcycles to give it a go
Lightning Motorcycles is known for pushing the boundaries of electric motorcycles. In 2013, it set the record for the fastest production electric motorcycle, at an... read more May 17, 2017 by Ben Rich
2017 electric motorcycle buyers guide
Electric motorcycles have seen a year of growth and challenges, both reflected in the offerings for 2017. Zero continues to push for its lineup to have more power, greater... read more May 14, 2017 by Ben Rich
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... read more April 5, 2017 by Internet Brands
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... read more March 26, 2017 by Stephen Edelstein
Energica Eva: test ride of electric motorcycle with DC fast charging (video)
The evolving electric motorcycle industry continues to expand and impress, including the latest addition to the Energica lineup, the company's Eva model. The Italian company... read more February 2, 2017 by Ben Rich
Alta Motors electric motorcycle: racing victories, test ride video
Alta Motors has jumped out of the starting gate with an electric motorcycle designed for the race track. The company has been taking its bikes to the races and, even more... read more January 23, 2017 by Ben Rich
Is end of Victory Motorcycles the end of Empulse electric bike too? (updated)
The Brammo Empulse electric motorcycle has long been the “other” mainstream electric motorcycle—but its days now appear to be officially numbered. Polaris... read more January 17, 2017 by Ben Rich
2017 Zero electric motorcycles: more range, more power, better options
Autumn is here, the leaves are changing and as the riding season winds down we continue our annual tradition of discussing what’s new for the Zero Motorcycles lineup of... read more November 26, 2016 by Ben Rich
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