The rEVolution Will Be On Two Wheels
And Zero Motorcycles is currently leading the revolution. But perhaps not for long, considering the impending onslaught of competition coming any day now…
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Will We Ever See The Electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire?
It’s been a few years since Harley-Davidson (HD) dangled an electric motorcycle (e-motorcycle) project called LiveWire in front of our faces. Sadly, years later, there is still nothing to show for it. It’s hard to figure out how serious HD is with its electric project.
Zero Motorcycles Launches 2018 Lineup — Quicker, Longer, Harder!
Today, Zero Motorcycles released its 2018 models. While they don’t look much different from the 2017s on the outside (except the gorgeous new silver paint!), it’s what’s inside that counts. Like — 10% longer range thanks to new battery chemistry on all ZF7.2 and ZF14.4 models! Zero is also offering quick charging — 6 times faster, thanks to the 6kW charge tank accessory for S, SR, DS, and DSR models.
That torque, though…
The Electric MotoGP Is Finally Coming!
Electric single-seater with Formula E — check. Electric rally racing Paris-Dakar and Baja, California — check. Electric Hillclimb Pikes Peak — check. Isle of Man TT Zero — check. Electric sedan racing — almost check. So when are we finally going to have an electric MotoGP? By 2019!
10 Top Cleantech Christmas Gifts
CleanTechnica is largely a consumer-oriented website, so it seemed like we should do one of those “top 10 gifts” thingies. Here’s my shot at 10 top cleantech Christmas gifts (or Hanukkah gifts, Kwanzaa gifts, winter is long and cold gifts, etc.).
2017 Zero Motorcycles Lineup — Promo Videos
As I discussed in my last article on the subject, the 2017 Zero Motorcycles lineup is a big improvement over the lineup from earlier years — which is really saying something, as the company is at the top of the industry, making really high-quality but affordable electric motorcycles.
Zero Adds Power To New Lineup For More Electric Motorcycle Pleasure
The big news is that all Zero electric motorcycle models now come with a new IPM (Internal Permanent Magnet) motor. A new higher amperage motor controller permits faster acceleration times. The drive belt is now slightly wider to accommodate the extra torque of the IPM motor.
3 Races Make Clear How Fast Electrics Are Improving
In 2012 and 2013, electric vehicles saw a tipping point in terms of performance. That’s when they started winning or becoming seriously competitive in multiple different international competitions, after only 1–3 years of experience compared to decades for the gas competitors. It’s worth looking at the history of three of these … [continued]
Electric Vehicle News
As much as we obsessively cover electric vehicle news, we can’t get to everything that I think is worth sharing. Here’s a roundup of some top electric vehicles news and commentary from around the interwebs. Enjoy. Tesla News Tesla Resale Best in UK So says CAP Automotive, a heavy-hitter in … [continued]
VW Is A Symptom Of Widespread Automotive Disruption
The VW emissions scandal isn’t an outlier, but a symptom of the reality that internal combustion cars, whether gas or diesel, have reached the limits of effective compromises that will satisfy regulators and consumers. But most car companies won’t be able to adapt and many will diminish radically or fail … [continued]
