RE: Swappable batteries - 16

This is a very interesting video regarding recycling lithium batteries:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLr0GStrnwQ

Here is the latest electric motorcycle news from Husqvarna. The E-Pilen Concept. Don't let its power rating get you too excited. ::)
https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features...ric-models.html

Finally some news from Honda. One "urban" electric motorcycle, a couple of scooters and one "fun" model. Nothing sounds too exciting. Maybe they will be competition for the Shit E- Pilen, though. And you may have to wait a few years to buy one. (A race to the bottom?): https://electrek.co/2021/04/26/honda-ann...next-few-years/

Here is more Husqvarna E-Pilen news from their lawyers:

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You shouldn't be triggering very many speed cameras while riding Husqvarna's latest electric scooter concept. Your electric mobility future has arrived:
https://electricmotorcycles.news/husqvar...ctric-mobility/

It appears that you won't be seeing the H-D LiveWire electric motorcycle in the established Big Twin dealerships as part of their Hardwire plan. H-D plans to establish their electric motorcycle models in new and dedicated dealerships with a new brand name. That should help kill them off and keep the environmentalists out of the Faithful's sight. ::) The new brand will be hitting the streets on July 8.
https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features...ycle-brand.html

Here is the latest battery development from Farasis, which is the company that makes Zero's electric motorcycle batteries: https://pushevs.com/2021/04/11/farasis-e...w-battery-cell/

Meanwhile Triumph's consultants keep plugging along: https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/...ry-breakthrough

In today's news from New Zealand, it is reported that the "Founders Edition" of the Streetdog has been sold out. Catchy name, though. And it is nice that they deigned a location to carry your dog on the bike : https://electricmotorcycles.news/first-1...in-new-zealand/

Here is a company that has announced a new electric-drive motorcycle that appears to have been designed to look a lot like an old BMW K-bike (instead of a BMW boxer). It has a decent size battery and pretty fast charging, although the motor isn't all that powerful especially considering that it is loaded with hard luggage and is designed to carry two people. But they really need to do something about that model's name if they want their customers to brag about owning one: https://electricmotorcycles.news/dayi-mo...orcycle-e-odin/

Here is a link to what Motorcycle.com has to say about the LiveWire brand that is scheduled to be introduced on July 8:
https://www.motorcycle.com/features/what...ycle-brand.html

Here is a link to a pretty decent compilation, which contains a minimum of BS, of the highway-capable electric motorcycles available in the U.S. this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDC4I2waSWk

According to the attached article, which was published in my newspaper yesterday, the U.S. EPA prefers ICE-powered vehicles and doesn't pay much attention to electric vehicles. Likely because ICE keeps them busy testing emissions and dreaming up new pollution rules, whereas EVs don't give them much to do. Not good for their employment futures, perhaps.

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Energica has developed a new drive motor that will be installed on their bikes soon. More power, better cooling and lighter weight. What is not to like? Here is a link to the article and press release: https://electricmotorcycles.news/emce-th...-motor-company/

Well since first thinking about it in 2014 ish at one of the old tesla "Stores" in chicago.... We just bought an EV, a Model Y.

Charging at home over the last month, and having a supercharger 7 miles away, I am finding ZERO reason to return to dinosaur juice. I will VERY Seriously be thinking of an electric bike as soon as someone makes a compelling and affordable one.