turnone Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 http://wallstcheatsheet.com/automobiles/6-electric-motorcycles-ready-to-battle-any-gas-bike.html/?a=viewall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Interesting. They seem to be making some progress. I'll have to wait until they get something with a 600 mile range (or really fast recharge) that is price competitive with fossil fuel bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 How many gas motorcycles have a 600 mile range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 How many gas motorcycles have a 600 mile range?Almost none. How many electric bikes can you recharge in a few minutes & be on your way again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I am curious how the infrastructure for recharging electric cars and motorcycles is going to evolve...or if it will. Electric seems like it would work for short commuting. Logistically, how would you take a long trip in an electric, non-hybrid, vehicle? Rechrging seems impractical due to time. You would almost need a 'battery swap' station to get new electrons and be quickly back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I dream of a standard battery pack and have service stations swap out battery packs. You pay by the pack. Small cars might take one. Large SUV may take 6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I dream of a standard battery pack and have service stations swap out battery packs. You pay by the pack. Small cars might take one. Large SUV may take 6. Agree. It would almost have to be a standard battery pack to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 in conjunction with this: Sounds feasible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 in conjunction with this:Sounds feasible....That's pretty cool! Not sure I'd want to ride a motorcycle on that glass surface, but it's a great concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 The mission R and brammo both have been on jay lenos garage. If you wanna check out a video of either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) I want a Zero MX : Edited May 21, 2014 by smccrory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 That's pretty cool!Not sure I'd want to ride a motorcycle on that glass surface, but it's a great concept.I checked into their website, and if what they are saying is true, then the DOT has checked their surface for friction testing, and told them to ease up on their friction surface. This would indicate to me that the surface is just as good at gripping tires as asphalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 It's the fact that it's not a smooth surface. Those raised up "pop bottle caps" are what spooks me. It's apparently early in its development and I hope it works out. Great concept IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Weren't those already invented 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Night feva, night feva! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 That article has an electric cruiser. I guess I never thought about it before, but I can't see a silent motorcycle catching on with cruiser crowd. The battery would also need to power amps and speakers to make exhaust sounds, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Seeing how the range for some of these is enough for most people to ride to work for at least a few days to a whole week, they would be great for getting to and from work which is where most of my miles come from, regardless of vehicle.Charging stations are popping up all over the western US, hopefully there will be more elsewhere.They aren't for everyone, but I must say I would certainly consider one for running around town and to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskeyes Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 The mission R and brammo both have been on jay lenos garage. If you wanna check out a video of either. The Mission R is a beast. Awesome, awesome bike by either electric or ICE standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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