CleanTechnica » Motorcycles + Scooters http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 Tesla Leaves Lamborghini In The Dust (+ Other EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/28/tesla-leaves-lamborghini-dust-ev-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/28/tesla-leaves-lamborghini-dust-ev-news/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2014 13:58:58 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76868 In the video above, you can see the Lamborghini Aventador beats the Tesla Model S P85D to 60 miles per hour, but the P85D actually has the lead up to 50 miles per hour, with its insane torque. Enjoy the video and share with any gearhead friends of yours! Tesla A Peek into Tesla’s Battery

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/28/tesla-leaves-lamborghini-dust-ev-news/feed/ 8 Zero Motorcycles Ramping-Up Production, Readying For Release Of 2015 Models http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/21/zero-motorcycles-ramping-production-readying-release-2015-models/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/21/zero-motorcycles-ramping-production-readying-release-2015-models/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2014 11:02:18 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76640 The Scotts-Valley-based electric-motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has been steadily ramping up production, hiring more workers, and improving its manufacturing processes over the past few months in anticipation of an expected increase in demand, according to recent reports. The increase in demand is expected to coincide with the release of the company’s 2015 models — which

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/21/zero-motorcycles-ramping-production-readying-release-2015-models/feed/ 2 Nissan & Kia Get Serious About EV Advertising (+ Other EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/nissan-kia-ev-advertising-ev-news-4/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/nissan-kia-ev-advertising-ev-news-4/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:28:02 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76425 Here’s another massive link drop of cool EV stories that we haven’t covered on CleanTechnica. From EV advertising leadership to Tesla, Tesla, Tesla…. Enjoy! (Be sure to check out all of our EV stories too!) Non-Tesla EVs Nissan & Kia Up Spending On EV Advertising SunSwift Crowdfunding Campaign Raises $30,000 In 10 Days Acura NSX

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/nissan-kia-ev-advertising-ev-news-4/feed/ 1 Elio Motors: Another Solution For Greener Transport http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/15/elio-motors-another-solution-greener-transport/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/15/elio-motors-another-solution-greener-transport/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:40:37 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75959 Gas prices are falling. As of this writing, the average price of gas in the United States is below $3 per gallon. That’s likely good news for most people’s bank accounts. But, what might it mean for the environment? After all, when fuel price goes down, SUV, pickup truck, and minivan sales go up. Consider some

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/15/elio-motors-another-solution-greener-transport/feed/ 36 Best Fuel-Efficient Motorcycles In 2015 (Top 11) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/best-fuel-efficient-motorcycles-2015-top-11/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/best-fuel-efficient-motorcycles-2015-top-11/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:00:40 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75657 Motorcycles probably don’t get enough attention here on CleanTechnica. They have the potentially to be extremely fuel-efficient, especially if they are electric! It’s fairly easy to share a list of the most fuel-efficient motorcycles out there, but where’s the quality evaluation there? What about the best fuel-efficient motorcycles? That said, one of the key reasons we

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/best-fuel-efficient-motorcycles-2015-top-11/feed/ 1 Fido Electric Scooter — Purity In The Basic Essentials http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/27/fido-electric-scooter-purity-basic-essentials/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/27/fido-electric-scooter-purity-basic-essentials/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:25:16 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75493 The new Fido, just back from travels to Milan, Italy, is positively capable, energetic, and simple. Fido beauty comes from its focus on the basic essentials of an electric scooter. This version of a sweet urban-friendly scooter is easily maintained. Its wheels are held in place by three bolts. Only five more split the rim so one

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/24/tesla-owner-problems-saleen-tesla-via-motors-erev-van-ev-news-views/feed/ 0 Top EV Battery Manufacturers, (+ Other EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/10/ev-news-3/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/10/ev-news-3/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:30:12 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74035 Looking for some more EV news? Here you go. From the top EV battery manufacturers, to the reason for the Tesla Model S’s restrained styling, there are several interesting EV news stories out there that we haven’t covered. Tesla News Tesla Model S Vs. TVR Tuscan Tesla Will Leave The Mall (PART II) Why The Model S Has Restrained

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/10/ev-news-3/feed/ 1 The EV Revolution (+ Other EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/ev-revolution-ev-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/ev-revolution-ev-news/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:53:30 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74457 If you’re a Tesla fanatic or an overall EV fanatic, below is a lot of fun and interesting EV news and commentary. Don’t forget to check out our EV stories, too. Top Pick: The EV Revolution Tesla For Some Tesla Owners, The AWD Upgrade Costs Too Much Will Hong Kong be the Next Norway for Tesla

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/ev-revolution-ev-news/feed/ 4 Hilarious Press Release Regarding Name Change http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/24/hilarious-press-release-regarding-name-change/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/24/hilarious-press-release-regarding-name-change/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:04:43 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73936 Editor’s Note: Just as a quick intro, my job would be so much more fun (granted, it’s already a lot of fun) if more PR people would write press releases like this one referenced below. Seriously, please write more press releases like this one! Granted, this was about a simple name change, but still, this is

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/24/hilarious-press-release-regarding-name-change/feed/ 0 Tesla CTO Presentation (+ Other EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/24/tesla-cto-presentation-ev-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/24/tesla-cto-presentation-ev-news/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:04:26 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73922 Aside from our extensive electric vehicle (EV) coverage, here are some more EV stories from around the interwebs that I wouldn’t want you to miss. Just commenting on the first story, I’d note that most of you (especially Tesla fanatics) probably know most of what is presented there, but it’s still a fun presentation to check

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/24/tesla-cto-presentation-ev-news/feed/ 1 Free EV Parking In Germany, Free Home Tesla Charging… (EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/04/free-ev-parking-germany-free-home-tesla-charging-ev-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/04/free-ev-parking-germany-free-home-tesla-charging-ev-news/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:34:29 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=72905 Some top EV news from around to keep you busy this weekend: EV Policy Germany may soon offer free EV parking and EV access to “bus-only” lanes. (EV Obsession) Leading Senator Harry Reid is pushing for more EV incentives in the US. (EV Obsession) Here’s a monologue on how big societal change comes about and the

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/04/free-ev-parking-germany-free-home-tesla-charging-ev-news/feed/ 0 Ride A Bike, Save $100 Trillion: The Global High Shift Report http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/18/ride-bike-save-100-trillion-global-high-shift-report/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/18/ride-bike-save-100-trillion-global-high-shift-report/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:28:14 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=72104 Intuitively, people concerned about the environment have reasoned that riding a bike or taking public transit offer more ecological benefits than driving a car, especially when they’re traveling alone. Now the University of California and the New York-based international nonprofit Institute for Transportation and Development Policy have provided some heady numbers in their Global High

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/18/ride-bike-save-100-trillion-global-high-shift-report/feed/ 1 Leilani Münter Video, Asia Tesla Supercharger Maps Updated, Venucia e30 Launched… (EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/15/leilani-munter-video/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/15/leilani-munter-video/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2014 21:38:25 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71967 EV enthusiasts, here’s another EV news roundup. Enjoy! Tesla’s Asia Supercharger maps have been updated. Japan is about to get a mighty good helping of the electric Superchargers. (EV Obsession) Also, FYI, rapid recharging of lithium-ion batteries isn’t so bad after all. (EV Obsession) Donfeng Nissan has launched the Venucia e30, a fully electric car that might remind

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/15/leilani-munter-video/feed/ 0 Luminescent Tesla, 250,000 Electric Cars on US Roads, Tesla & Toyota May Reunite… (EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/10/luminescent-tesla-electric-cars-us-toyota-tesla/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/10/luminescent-tesla-electric-cars-us-toyota-tesla/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:45:22 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71760 EV news buffet below. Eat it up. Lumilor is showing off a luminescent Tesla Model S in order to advertise its electroluminescent coating system. (EV Obsession | GAS2) There are now 250,000 electric cars on US road. Any guesses how long until we hit half a million? (EV Obsession) Yamaha has filed a patent for a three-wheeled electric

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/10/luminescent-tesla-electric-cars-us-toyota-tesla/feed/ 2 Tesla Model S vs. Brammo Empulse At Laguna Seca http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/09/tesla-model-s-vs-brammo-empulse-laguna-seca/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/09/tesla-model-s-vs-brammo-empulse-laguna-seca/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:50:41 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71724 Which electric vehicle is faster around the famous Laguna Seca raceway, the Tesla Model S or the Brammo Empulse motorcycle

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/09/tesla-model-s-vs-brammo-empulse-laguna-seca/feed/ 4 Sweet Electric Scooter Has Portable Battery, BMW i3 Sales Jump… (EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/06/electric-scooter-portable-battery-bmw-i3-sales/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/06/electric-scooter-portable-battery-bmw-i3-sales/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2014 13:45:01 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71633 More EV news for you EV lovers: This sweet electric scooter has a vintage look and a portable battery. (EV Obsession) WiTriCity’s inductive wireless charging tech may be gaining momentum. Or maybe not… (EV Obsession) BMW i3 sales have jumped considerably in the vehicle’s 4th month on the US market, approximately tripling its monthly sales in

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/06/electric-scooter-portable-battery-bmw-i3-sales/feed/ 2 Brammo Slashes Electric Motorcycle Prices http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/05/brammo-slashes-electric-motorcycle-prices/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/05/brammo-slashes-electric-motorcycle-prices/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:50:45 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71573 Brammo has slashed the cost of their 2013 and 2014 model year motorcycles by as much as $7,000 to pump up sales and reduce inventory

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/05/brammo-slashes-electric-motorcycle-prices/feed/ 7 Metallic Grey Tesla Model S, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles… (EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/03/ev-news-2/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/03/ev-news-2/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:00:22 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71415 Here’s some more electric vehicle news from around the interwebs: Jo drives some neighborhood electric vehicles and then tells us what he thinks of them. (GAS2) The Tesla Model S has a new color option, metallic grey. There are only a few Teslas with this color so far. A redditor recently snapped a bunch of pictures

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/03/ev-news-2/feed/ 4 55 Million Electric Motorcycles & Scooters By 2023 http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/31/55-million-electric-motorcycles-scooters-2023/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/31/55-million-electric-motorcycles-scooters-2023/#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2014 10:35:25 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71321 Cumulative worldwide sales of electric motorcycles and electric scooters during the years of 2014 through 2023 will top 55 million units, according to a new report from Navigant Research. The report — Electric Motorcycles and Scooters — provides an overview of expected trends in the e-motorcycles, e-scooters, and related battery technology markets. While the majority of

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