Originally published on EV Obsession. I recently saw a headline calling the Mission RS from Mission Motorcycles the “Tesla of Electric Motorcycles.” There are actually a handful of electric motorcycle companies out there. Zero Motorcycles, Brammo, and Lito Green Motion come to mind. So, which one is the “Tesla of electric motorcycles?” … [continued]
All-electric motorcycles have been around for awhile now. But Mission Motorcycles is taking the fun, eco-friendly concept to the next level. The new Mission RS (“Race Special”) is being dubbed as the fastest all-electric production motorcycle ever made. This is not your normal all-electric motorcycle. In fact, it’s a “superbike” that boasts … [continued]
Zero Motorcycles has developed a stealth motorcycle for the US Special Forces, touting its silence, acceleration, swappable battery, minimal heat signature, and ability to operate in deep water. Here are some of the vehicle’s key features: Specialized military dash for quick and centralized mainline controls. Keyless ignition engaged with dash … [continued]
The Nissan Leaf is getting a bit of a masculinity boost with its recent inclusion into a UK police force. And dozens of Zero electric motorcycles, in no need of a masculinity boost, are also on their way to a police force… this one in Hong Kong. More details via EV … [continued]
Jo Borras of sister site Gas2 has put together a nice little list post on the top 13 (i.e. best) fuel-efficient motorcycles on the market in 2013. Actually, 10 of the 13 are from the Chicago Tribune, which didn’t do the most stellar job of researching the vehicles, according to … [continued]
Here are some more cleantech and green stories that we couldn’t cover but I think are definitely worth a read. Bikes & Feet An Elegant Guide To Walkability Win Win Winnipeg EVs & Hybrids Geneva 2013: Mitsubishi’s Hybrid Pickup Points The Way Forward Geneva 2013: Kia Provo Hybrid Is A … [continued]
Love clean transportation? Can never be too informed? I know how you feel. If our own clean transport stories weren’t enough for your reading appetite, you may also want to check out some of the following pieces: Bikes Are Exterior Airbags the Future of Bike/Ped Safety? How an Honorable Elbow … [continued]
An electric motorcycle recently traveled around the world in 80 days for only $400. It is called a Zerotracer and is powered by lithium-polymer batteries and a Brusa electric motor. Lithium-polymer batteries are a member of the lithium-ion battery family and they happen to be particularly energy dense, as well … [continued]
I may be new to the automotive world but this latest headline story has me a little confused. According to two new Pike Research reports, electric scooters and motorcycle sales are going to eclipse that of plug-in vehicles by the end of this decade. Not bloody likely! Sales of … [continued]
2012 has been a pretty notable year for electric vehicles. For one, more EVs have been sold this year than in any year in history — but that’s rather expected, isn’t it? Beyond that fact, which will likely be repeated for many years to come, let’s have a quick … [continued]
