The Current News: May 22
Tim Huber follows the the e-bike news from around the world, for our weekly roundup of what's happening in this new industry.
The Current News
It's like 1903 all over again, with new manufacturers popping up like weeds. Tim Huber keeps track of what's happening.
The Electric Folder
Brompton is the UK's biggest domestic bicycle producer, and has introduced an electric folding bicycle that expands the range of possibilities for commuters and tourists.
The Current: Shed One
Shed One of West Yorkshire thinks a DIY e-Bike kit, and classes on building your own, is one way to get young folks interested in motorcycles again.
The Current: Talking Tech With Energica CTO Giampiero Testoni
Can autonomous vehicle systems increase motorcycle safety? Energica has been working with Samsung on the prototype Bolid-E, and Giampiero Testoni discusses the challenges of new safety technologies on two wheels.
Savic: Australia’s First Production E-Moto
Dennis Savic displayed his cafe racer prototype, auguring the future of Australian electric motorcycle production.
The Charging Bullet
Can you future-proof a classic motorcycle? This 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet was converted to battery power, but no classics were harmed in the making of the 'Charging Bullet.'
The Current: Saroléa Melds Google AI Into MANX7
To gain mass data collection for true AI responsiveness, Belgian e-bike maker Saroléa recently added ML6’s Waizu AI-driven process controls to the electric powertrain of its MANX7
The Current: Fly Free Introduces Classic and Desert E-Bikes
Fly Free is a new California e-Bike manufacturer aiming at the ultra-hip with adaptable bodywork designs.
The Current: The Copenhagen Wheel – An Instant E-Bike
The Copenhagen Wheel will transform your bicycle with an ingeniously simple addition: instant e-Bike!
The Current: Eva Håkansson’s Quest to Break 400 mph With Green Envy
Will Eva Håkansson become the fastest woman in history an electric motorcycle, and break 400 mph?
The Current: A History of Electric Motorcycles (Part 1)
The electric motorcycle as a concept dates back to 1869, a trifecta of the development of the electric motor, the battery, and the bicycle!
The Current: BigRep 3D Prints NERA E-Moto
BigRep's 3D-printed Nera E- Moto begs the question: will the dawn of additive manufacturing jumpstart 3D-printed electric motorcycle production?
The Current: Cake Making Waves
Sweden’s Cake is sweeping design and innovation awards by inventing a new category: the Light Electric Off-Road Motorcycle