electric motorcycles
-
Honda also said it will equip future electric motorcycles with solid-state batteries, utilizing technology the company is also eyeing for cars.
-
Swappable battery system set by companies representing half of global motorcycle market
Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha have agreed on a standard that might be a boon to electric motorcycle adoption and usability.
Stephen Edelstein -
Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle range, performance specs revealed
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.
Eric C. Evarts -
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.
Eric C. Evarts -
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.
Eric C. Evarts -
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...
Eric C. Evarts -
All-electric sportbike pushes to 150 mph or 150 city miles of range and is a little more subtle, but is positioned for affordability.
-
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...
Eric C. Evarts -
Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle to go into production
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...
Eric C. Evarts -
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...
John Voelcker -
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...
Sean Szymkowski -
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...
Green Car Reports -
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 electric-powertrain components in a "stand-up personal watercraft"—commonly known as a jet ski. DON'T MISS: Now You Can Ride An All-Electric Raft Down The Colorado River (Jan 2016) Called the Gratis X1, it should at least be less disruptive to the tranquility of waterways than traditional...
-
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...
Stephen Edelstein -
Lit Motors C-1: Video Shows Self-Balancing Motorcycle On The Road
Lit Motors demonstrates a prototype of its C-1 self-balancing electric motorcycle.
Stephen Edelstein -
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...
John Voelcker -
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...
Nelson Ireson -
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...
Antony Ingram -
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 Electric Cars Pose A Threat To Tesla? A small step-through scooter with a large storage box above the rear wheel, GenZe is designed as a light-weight, affordable way of getting around the city. Its battery unit is removable, allowing riders to lift it off the bike and charge at any outlet. When...
-
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...
John Voelcker -
Johammer Electric Motorcycle: World's Weirdest Way To Go Green
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...
Antony Ingram -
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?...
Antony Ingram -
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...
Antony Ingram -
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...
Antony Ingram