Zero Motorcycles Helps Deliver Tax Credits For Electric Motorcycles

Press Release: Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced that the company's complete 2016 model line of electric motorcycles will again be eligible for a 10 percent federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles. The tax credit was included in the "last minute" tax extenders bill approved by Congress on Friday and signed into law by President Obama that afternoon.

Delta-Q Technologies Introduces New IC Series Industrial Battery Chargers

Press Release: Charging solutions provide superior reliability and charge quality for electric motorcycles and scooters

Delta-Q Technologies today announced the introduction of two new IC Series battery charging solutions for use in electric power sports products, including motorcycles, scooters and other categories of personal transportation. The new IC900 and IC1200 Industrial Battery Chargers join the company’s IC650 Charger to form a common charging platform for use across manufacturer’s product lines.
        IC Series chargers are designed for high reliability in order to withstand operating and environmental conditions faced by electric motorcycles and scooters. Delta-Q chargers provide the flexibility to charge either lithium-ion or lead acid (wet/flooded, sealed AGM or gel) batteries. The three models in the IC Series provide 650, 900 and 1200 watts of DC output power, respectively, and all are available in 24-, 36- and 48-volt models.
        Delta-Q is now accepting IC900 and IC1200 sample requests for delivery in December 2015, with full commercial production beginning in March 2016. Specifications for the chargers are available on Delta-Q.com.

Yamaha Experimental Electric Motorcycles Showcased At Tokyo Show

PES2

At the Tokyo Show Yamaha showed off two of it's new experimental electric motorcycle concepts, the PES2, a street model, and the PED2, a dual sport motorcycle. From the press release: "The PES2 on-road sport model has an additional electric motor built into the hub of the front wheel to make it a 2WD motorcycle, and it is designed to pioneer new boundaries of performance never experienced before.

Apple May Have Poached Electric Motorcycle Company To Death

The tech giant has recruited dozens of auto experts from Mission Motors and other companies.
Apple Inc's aggressive recruitment of auto experts as it explores building a car has left a promising, if financially troubled, electric motorcycle startup in the dust.
       Mission Motors, whose sleek electric bikes drew comparisons to Tesla's cars, ceased operations in May after losing some of its top engineering talent to Apple, according to sources close to Mission.
       Although it has never openly acknowledged it is looking into building an electric car, Apple has recruited dozens of auto experts, many from car makers like Ford or Mercedes-Benz, which shrugged off the departures.

Zero Motorcycles Launches Expanded 2016 Line Of Electric Motorcycles

2016 Zero-S

Press Release: Innovation Drives New Models, Higher Performance, Faster Charging, Longer Range and Greater Value
Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today unveiled their complete line of 2016 motorcycles. Following a record year in 2015, the California-based manufacturer promises to inspire an even broader range of riders with two new models, an innovative new motor design, faster charging and advanced lithium-ion cell chemistry powering the highest battery capacity and efficiency to date. Zero delivers even greater value by lowering the price on two base models while adding more features and performance throughout.

DigiNow Super Charger For Zero Motorcycles

Press Release:  The Super Charger is the result of the collaboration between DigiNow and eMotorWerks, an experienced and effective team of power electronics engineers. The innovative design leveraged open collaborative input from some of the best experts around the world. We have been able to produce a Super Charger which can drop perfectly into a Zero’s Tank area and charge a Zero in most use cases in under an hour. Hollywood Electrics has also played a significant role in making this charger a reality. Their support and excellence in everything electric motorcycle related has been extremely valuable since the first DigiNow charge tank iterations in 2013.

Student Team Presents First Electric Touring Motorcycle

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) student team, STORM Eindhoven, today presented its electric touring motorcycle. ‘STORM Pulse’ is the world’s first long-distance electric motorcycle, up to 380 kilometers on a single charge. The team will be riding this motorcycle around the world in 80 days in 2016 during its ‘STORM World Tour’ to demonstrate the potential of sustainable transport. Television presenter Rick Nieman has already signed up to the project as its ambassador.
       The mission of the student team STORM Eindhoven is to improve the global image of sustainable transport. Its electric touring motorcycle, called ‘STORM Pulse’, is the perfect model of what the students believe electric transport has to be: quiet, efficient and with a range of 380 kilometers, an unprecedented sense of freedom. And all that with the rugged look you would expect of a motorcycle.

Zero Motorcycles Set To Launch 2016 Electric Motorcycles

Innovations in Technology and Expanded Model Range to Be Announced at AIMExpo
Zero Motorcycles today revealed that the company’s 2016 line of motorcycles and accessories will be unveiled October 15-18th at the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, Florida. An exclusive media presentation will be given on Thursday, October 15th, at 2:30pm EDT in the AIMExpo Media Hub.
        “In addition to great features, we have some new things in store that are the direct result of customer feedback,” said Scot Harden, Zero Motorcycles VP of Global Marketing. “After a record year in 2015, there is no doubt that we will bring many new riders on board in 2016.”
        Zero invites motorcycle dealers, media and enthusiasts to visit at AIMExpo booth #1249. Demo rides will be available at AIMExpo Outdoors! on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18.

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Electric Motorcycles and Three Wheel Electric Vehicles 2015-2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This unique new report analyses three closely related new electric vehicle markets due for takeoff in 2015. They are electric motorcycles, e-maxi scooters and electric three wheelers from e-rickshaws to disruptive new forms of car and car-like vehicle. This creation of major new EV markets is occurring partly because big brands Yamaha and BMW are entering the field, Yamaha with on and off road e-motorcycles and BMW with an e- maxi scooter initially all in 2015. Harley Davidson is getting user response to a first test design of e-motorcycle in 2014. In 2014, Toyota has garnered huge interest with an enclosed three wheel, tilting electric motorcycle, the iRoad. In addition, Chinese companies are newly offering impressive e maxi scooters and three wheel cars and car-like vehicles and at one third of the price. Leaders in sales such as Zero Motorcycles and Brammo are achieving increased sales and going global and there is now a steady stream of new companies offering all these vehicles and most of them have production coming on-stream in 2015-16.

World's fastest female motorcyclist Eva Håkansson: 'I'm on a quest for 300mph'

Eva Håkansson is the world’s fastest female motorcycle rider, but the 34-year-old Swede isn’t resting on her laurels. “My goal is always to be faster,” she tells The Independent. “I’m on the quest for 300mph, but many things can go wrong.”
       Håkansson earned her current title on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats in September last year, when KillaJoule – an electric cycle she designed and built herself – reached 241.9mph in the official race on the densely packed salt pan.

Zero Motorcycles Is Sponsoring Official Rings For AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015

California-based Zero Motorcycles, the world's leading manufacturer of electric motorcycles, returns for the fifth straight year as the official ring sponsor for the 2015 Yamaha AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Harley-Davidson, on Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. 
       "The official Hall of Fame ring is the physical representation of not only an inductee's place in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame but also their place in the history of motorcycling," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "Once again, we're pleased that Zero Motorcycles has stepped up to provide the financial backing to make these important artifacts a reality for our motorcycling heroes." 

End of the Road for Mission Motorcycles, E-Bike Maker Files for Bankruptcy

From Autoevolution: Mark Seeger, CEO of San Francisco-based Mission Motorcycles, Inc. intends to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as the company has no more money and can't continue operations. According to newspapers, Seeger has even sent a letter to the court explaining that the company has so little money that they can't even afford hiring an attorney.
       Even though the demise of Mission Motorcycles might not come as a shock for the ones who have been rather skeptical about the future of the company and its projects, those who made a deposit for one of the two bikes that were supposed to be built will not be too happy.
       In case the bankruptcy claim is admitted by the court, it means that the would-be customers will simply lose their deposit. All the assets of Mission Motorcycles would then be liquidated to repay creditors, and it's hard to believe that the money will be enough.

Read More: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/end-of-the-road-for-mission-motorcycles-e-bike-maker-files-for-bankruptcy-99874.html

Zero Motorcycles Welcomes Bob Burnquist

Bob Burnquist (left) at home with his Zero FX

Press Release: Legendary Skateboarder Rides Electric 
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (Aug. 12, 2015) – Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced today that Bob Burnquist has joined the extended family of Zero riders and is now an ambassador for the brand. Burnquist is the most winning X Games athlete in the contest’s history and a globally recognized action sports icon.
       “I’ve always been fascinated by motorcycles, so I’m stoked to get rolling with Zero,” said Burnquist. “What they stand for is completely in line with my love of adrenaline and passion for innovation and clean technology.”
       Burnquist chose two distinct Zero motorcycles: the extremely versatile Zero DS dual sport and the wickedly playful Zero FX Stealthfighter. “I’m fortunate to have both bikes available, as I enjoy all kinds of riding,” he said.
       “Bob’s a personal hero to many at Zero. Working with an athlete of his caliber is a huge honor,” said Scot Harden, VP of Global Marketing at Zero. 

Follow Bob Burnquist on Facebook and Instagram to see where and how he rides his Zero motorcycles.

Victory Motorcycles Reveals Its First All-Electric Motorcycle: The Empulse

Press Release: Building on the innovative design and engineering that produced the fastest U.S. electric motorcycle at the 2015 Isle of Man TT Zero race, Victory Motorcycles has introduced the 2016 Empulse TT, the first all-electric addition to the Victory lineup. The Victory Empulse TT is a fully electric street-legal sport bike that is as capable of carving tight lines on twisting roads as it is powering the daily commute. Building on Victory Motorcycle’s focus on performance, the Empulse TT features a sport bike-style aluminum beam-frame, an adjustable suspension, and aggressive brakes. With a combination of advanced technology and stylish, modern design, this unique new motorcycle delivers outstanding overall performance, zero-emission output, and a torquey motor.

2016 Victory Empulse TT

Empulse TT. Race-Proven Electric Performance
Built on the same platform that set an American lap-speed record at the Isle of Man, it accelerates up to 100+ MPH and the battery fully charges in 3.9 hours. Where it matters most, the Empulse® TT is fast. It is 10,400 watt-hours of proof that Victory doesn't just prove performance, we advance technology.

US MSRP Starting At $19,999

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The Emotional Electric Low-Ride Motorcycle “zec00

Press Release: Made With The Finest Japanese Craftsmanship

zec00 is a handmade motorcycle, assembled by highly-skilled craftsmen for each customer. Many of the parts are machined from solid aluminum alloy block, and it is made with meticulous attention to detail, even to the individual screws. The characteristic front and rear swing arms are welding the aluminum alloy board deliberately, polished and finished up.

Wind Powered Motorcycle

James Dyson Award Entry, Strangeworld, An ‘energy in and energy out’ wind powered motorcycle, designed for what the designer, Alistair McInniess imagines the 2050 Australian climate will require. 

Says the inventor, "The main task is a development of 'future transport' that can address the prerequisites in a 2050 predicted environment, fuelling a vehicle and it’s user with all the actors necessary for a comfortable and relaxing journey. I have been drawn towards the development of a post fossil fuel motorcycle. The design for a ‘renewable energy’ motorcycle has to address two major problems surrounding tourism travel in Australia; the vast environment Australia has to be traversed, and how to supply the means. The chameleon-like manoeuvrability of a motorcycle in today’s society, lends itself to the environments of 2050, and the hostilities that may arrive in this new age. 

Saietta Pure Power Film Promo

Following the merger of Agility Global and Agni Motors, newly-formed Saietta Group set out its vision to be a leader in the transformation of vehicles away from internal combustion engines to highly efficient electric drivetrains. Saietta intends to shake up sectors including cars, scooters, motorcycles and tuk tuks, with electric drivetrains that surpass what can be achieved with internal combustion engines.

LITO SORA, Electric Motorcycle - Short Documentary

The Sora is a 100% electric motorcycle developed by Lito Green Motion.

All New Sora Luxury Electric Superbike

Sora Canadian Made electric motorcycle seeks to be the Tesla of motorcycles. 

Demo a High Performance Electric Motorcycle

Zero Motorcycles will be offering demo rides at Thunder Valley Rally Demo Days 

Sep 18, 2015-Sep 19, 2015 (9:00am - 5:00pm) 
Location: Thunder Valley Rally 
Main Street, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326 USA
928-632-4009
Thunder Valley Rally: Click Here

Demo a 2015 Zero motorcycle with Grand Canyon Cycles at the Thunder Valley Rally Demo Days. A free two day event, with entertainment, "George Thorogood & the Destroyers", "Whiskey Rodeo", "Candlebox" and our local favorite "Mogollon".

Slots are limited and will fill up prior to the event. To ensure your demo ride we recommend making a reservation online or by phone. 

To schedule a demo ride at Thunder Valley Rally Demo Days  give us a call: (888) RUN-ZERO / (888) 786-9376

Milwaukee Rally With Project Livewire Experience & Test Rides At H-D Museum

Harley-Davidson will be presenting the Livewire Experience at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during Milwaukee Bike Week

Dates: September 3-6

Place: H-D Museum
400 West Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Telephone: 414-287-2789
Website: www.h-dmuseum.com

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Project Livewire Experience & Test Rides at Chicago Tech Week

Project Livewire Experience & Test Rides at Chicago Tech Week

The Experience Tour Details:
June 24-26

THE MERCHANDISE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
Website: www.eventsandspaces.com

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Flat Track Badass Dale Lineaweaver Joins Team Alta

Alta Motors is excited to announce the latest addition to the team, the legendary Bay Area flat track tuner, developer, and builder, Dale Lineaweaver. For the uninitiated, Dale’s accomplishments span over 38 years of professional motorcycle racing, tuning and building insane racers like this, this, this, this, and a whole lot more. He also participated in OEM development programs for Husaberg, Suzuki, and BMW in ISDE Enduro, flat track, and drag racing. That includes a Formula USA Grand National championship for a Husaberg team Lineaweaver ran, and on a race bike he personally developed and built. When it comes to developing fast motorcycles for the track, just about any track, this guy is serious horsepower.

Alta Motors

Pro Racer Kevin Butler rails on the RedShift MX on 1,200 acres of the MCMA's members only ridges, trails, and singletrack.

Shinden Yon Sets New Records At Isle Of Man TT

For the second consecutive year Team Mugen, with the latest iteration of the Shinden electric motorcycle, Shinden Yon, set new benchmarks in the Isle of Man TT Zero class.
Arriving at the same time as a Force 9 gale hit the island disrupting the practice week schedule and forcing the cancellation of the planned Saturday practice for TT Zero, which along with a mechanical failure in the Friday free-practice for the #5 machine of Bruce Anstey, meant Team Mugen had only 1 lap of current data available to them at this stage instead of the planned 4 laps (equivalent to 4 x race distance) and the team were forced to amend their strategy for the remainder of the event.

Victory Motorcycles Earns A Podium In First Ever Isle Of Man Entry

Lee Johnston

Third place for Victory Racing in its first ever TT Zero race

• Lee Johnston rides a 111.62mph lap to his second TT podium
• Fourth for Guy Martin on a 109.717mph lap, just shy of the 110mph mark
• “It’s a proper fast bike, the Victory boys were spot on,” says Guy.

Isle of Man: Victory Racing is celebrating its first ever TT podium after Lee Johnston rode a 111.620mph lap in the SES TT Zero race to take third place.

Victory Motorcycles Only Second Brand To Lap Over 110 Mph Average At Isle Of Man

Lee Johnston rides a 110.97mph average lap on the Victory electric prototype

• Victory Racing is now the second electric team to ride a 110mph TT lap
• Lee rides a 110.97mph lap in the final practice for the SES TT Zero race
• Guy Martin rides a 108.67mph lap on only his second ride of the bike

Isle of Man: The third and final practice for the SES TT Zero race has boosted Victory Racing’s confidence ahead of the race on Wednesday.

Injury Forces Rider Change On Victory TT Team - But Improvements None The Less

Victory Racing charges through second practice and Guy Martin rides his first TT lap ever on an electric motorcycle

• William Dunlop unable to ride due to a crash in morning practice in another class
• Teammate Guy Martin (Tyco BMW) steps in and has his first TT Zero experience
• Lee Johnston screams through Sulby at 157.9mph greatly increasing top speed

Isle of Man: Victory Racing has charged forward in its second practice with Guy Martin replacing injured William Dunlop to ride his first ever lap of the TT course on an electric motorcycle.
       William fell from his Tyco BMW S1000RR at Laurel Bank in the morning’s Superstock practice lap and was taken to Nobles hospital. He had a broken rib and bruising, ruling him out of any more racing this week. After consultations with both teams and both riders, William’s Tyco BMW teammate will ride the electric motorcycle in Wednesday’s TT Zero race.

Victory Racing Breaks The 100nph Average Lap Speed Barrier On Its First TT Zero Practice Session

Victory Racing has successfully run its two electric bikes in the first practice session ahead of the TT Zero race. Six racers set out on the practice, but only three crossed the line with two of those being the Victory machines. Getting both bikes back across the line and breaking past 100mph laps on Victory's first ever attempt at the TT is a promising start.

Zero Motorcycles Lowers 2015 Motorcycle MSRP In North America

Company Announces Lower Prices on 2015 Models Due to Lower Battery Cost/Increases in Energy Density 
Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced today that it is lowering prices by $1,350 across its 2015 model line. Seeing its battery costs fall and energy density increase faster than anticipated as it develops successive model years of high performance electric motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles has decided to deliver this increased value immediately to consumers in North America.

Behind the Scenes: Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire in Marvel’s "Avengers: Age of Ultron"

Behind The Scenes look at the Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire Motorcycle in Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron

Team Mugen Unveils 2015 TT Zero Challenger – Shinden Yon

On March 27, 2015, MUGEN unveiled a new machine named “SHINDEN YON” for participation at the 2015 Isle of Man TT event.
       The new machine has been developed with improvements over last year’s race winner, ”SHINDEN SAN”. The energy management system has been further optimised to control battery temperatures through highly efficient cooling performance, allowing maximum power output to be increased by 10 kW (15 PS). In addition, top speed and handling have been improved by reducing air resistance and the weight of certain key components.
For 2015 riders John McGuinness and Bruce Anstey have been retained in an attempt to secure a second consecutive victory with “SHINDEN YON”.

Harley-Davidson Project Livewire Experience Tour Expands To International Destinations

Ray Stubblebine

H-D Invites Riders around the World to Help Shape its First Electric Motorcycle
Riders around the world will have the chance to add their voices to help shape the future of Project LiveWire™, Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, as the company’s Project LiveWire™ Experience tour expands globally in 2015.
       Building on the excitement of Project LiveWire’s debut last year, select consumers in Asia, Europe, Canada, and the United States will have an opportunity to ride and provide feedback on the bike, helping to guide the development of the new motorcycle, beginning this week with events at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit.
       “Project LiveWire has reset expectations about what a Harley-Davidson motorcycle can be,” said Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer. “The first phase of the Project LiveWire Experience tour provided valuable feedback about the features and experience riders expect from an electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle. This year we’re expanding that experience to a global audience to gain even deeper insights from riders to help us shape the future direction of this exciting technology.”

Victory Trademarks "Victory Charger"

Polaris Industries, maker of Victory Motorcycles has trademarked the name "Victory Charger" for it's new line of electric motorcycles. Polaris acquired Brammo a few days ago. Details are sketchy, but below is the Trademark application:

Word Mark VICTORY CHARGER
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019 021 023 031 035 044. G & S: Electric motorcycles and structural parts therefor
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 86515128
Filing Date January 27, 2015
Current Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Polaris Industries Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 2100 Highway 55 Medina MINNESOTA 55340
Attorney of Record Andrew S. Ehard
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

Polaris Acquires Electric Motorcycle Business From Brammo

Acquisition Includes Certain Assets, Technology, and Trademarks
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. In addition, Polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle powertrains.