New Hookie Co Dragster
Dresden-based startup Hookie Co. just dropped a sick dragster that was their reinterpretation of Cake’s Ösa electric utility bike. Dubbed the ‘Silver Ant,’ this futuristic e-Motorcycle is made for drag racing. And while the idea of a silent drag race sounds strange, that’s exactly what you’ll be witnessing when the Silver Ant goes head-to-head with other bikes at the Glemseck 101 festival’s EV-only race this fall. The otherworldly motorcycle is promised to reach speeds of 100mph and has unique sprinting capabilities, including one brake and an aerodynamic rider position.
This week, Cake unveiled three new e-Bikes specifically designed for younger riders. As part of the Cake Kids Evolution Program, the lineup includes three new two-wheelers called Ready, Steady, and Go. The company’s goal is to build confidence in kids as they’re learning how to ride a bike by gradually building skills as they graduate from one model to the next. “Being a dad, I have been disturbingly surprised by the motorized off-road kids bikes that lately have hit the market, addressing kids from toddlers and up. With the Cake line of bikes, we want to excite young riders and stress safety. You need to learn how to walk before you run, and you need to master your balance before you start playing around with a throttle,” Cake Founder and CEO, Stefan Ytterborn, said.Three New Cake Bikes Aimed at Younger Riders
Ford recently revealed its new Lincoln Star electric SUV concept in preparation for adding four new EVs to its lineup by 2026. Featuring Tesla-like aesthetics, the Lincoln Star boasts panoramic windows, a Land Rover-esque silhouette, and three “rejuvenation moods” that adjust the cabin’s sound, lighting, and even smell.Ford’s New Electric SUV Concept
California Goes Electric
The Golden State is giving up gas-powered vehicles. The California Air Resources Board’s new proposal would require 35% of new passenger cars sold in the state to be battery- and hydrogen-powered by 2026.
Man vs. Tesla: Man Wins
Earlier this week, ultramarathoner Robbie Balenger outran a Tesla Model 3 by 100 feet. Man and machine began at the same starting point about 250 miles outside Austin. The Tesla was driven at an average speed of 65mph for the duration of a full charge, which equated to 242 miles. Balenger followed the car’s exact route on foot and beat the car’s distance by 100 feet, despite soaring temperatures. Balenger completed the race in 76 hours, 54 minutes, meaning he literally ran for three straight days, only briefly stopping to sleep, eat, etc. No doubt Balenger consumed considerably less energy than the Tesla, required less infrastructural support, and did not upset the balance of international power in his requirements for rare minerals! It’s long been said that a standard bicycle is the most efficient form of transportation in terms of total energy consumption; perhaps Lance Armstrong could repeat this test and begin a discussion of lifecycle energy consumption!
OK … so here’s a consequence of the burgeoning EV industry even I didn’t foresee
According to NHK ( Japan ) and DW ( Germany ) the switch to EV’s ( of all types ) cause the loss of 3/4 … yes …. 75% of ALL automotive / M/C and automotive/ M/C related jobs . With the current ( pun intended )job loss at 30% as many suppliers are shuttering their doors … along with major manufactures closing down plants
( EV’s require less part and 90% of ALL EV parts including drivetrain are shared among manufactures )
75% !!!
And how does that effect you one might ask ..cause you probably don’t work within the industry ? … Well … try buying parts to maintain your ICE …watch as your neighbors lose their homes .. trying buying parts for you classic M/C or car …
.. and watch as the world spiraling downwards economy sinks into the abyss ..
So yeah … once again we’ve got a case of Technology racing ahead .. leaving everyone and everything behind … because … no one is counting the cost … to the environment … the people .. and the world at large …
.. because …Ethics common sense and morality have become passe’ .. in a world racing down the road to perdition
Oh … and did ya hear the one about the drone that crashed here in CO last week cause the stupid owner was trying to fly it in 40mph gusts … that when the Li cracked on impact .. self emulated … causing a major brush fire … cause thats what I’s do with they’re compromised ?
Yeah … aint EV’s just freaking brilliant … err .. no … they are not !!!!