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Segway's $5,299 Electric Dirt Bike Hits 60 MPH
Innovation2h ago

Segway's $5,299 Electric Dirt Bike Hits 60 MPH

Segway just launched a full-fledged electric motorcycle that proves green transportation can be seriously fun. The Xaber 300 combines dirt bike thrills with smart tech features at a price that could shake up the entire powersports market.

Electrek2 min read
Royal Enfield Launches First Electric Motorcycle at $3,000
InnovationApr 10

Royal Enfield Launches First Electric Motorcycle at $3,000

One of the world's most iconic motorcycle brands just went electric, bringing premium features to India's urban riders. The Flying Flea C6 marks a turning point for the world's largest motorcycle market.

Electrek3 min read
New Zealand Builds Electric Bikes That Make Sense
InnovationApr 8

New Zealand Builds Electric Bikes That Make Sense

A Hamilton company is hand-building electric motorcycles designed for real commuters, not just eco-dreamers. With 250 bikes delivered and fresh funding, FTN Motion proves local manufacturing can thrive.

Regional: new zealand success story (NZ)3 min read
World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Shipped
VideosApr 1

World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Shipped

An Estonian company just shipped the first electric motorcycle powered by a solid-state battery, a breakthrough that could transform how we power everything from bikes to cars. The technology promises triple the range, ten-minute charging, and safer rides.

New Atlas3 min read
LA Fire Dept Gets 30 Electric Motorcycles for Emergencies
Community HeroesApr 1

LA Fire Dept Gets 30 Electric Motorcycles for Emergencies

The Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet, creating agile two-person medical teams that can weave through traffic and disaster zones when ambulances can't get through. Donated by Google and YouTube, these aren't just bikes with lights—they're fully integrated mobile medical units designed to save lives faster.

Electrek2 min read
Self-Balancing Electric Motorcycle Enters Mass Production
VideosMar 16

Self-Balancing Electric Motorcycle Enters Mass Production

A startup just solved one of motorcycling's oldest challenges: staying upright without the rider's help. OMOWAY's OMO X uses spacecraft technology to keep balanced, making motorcycles accessible to riders who find heavy bikes intimidating.

Electrek2 min read
India's Ultraviolette Makes Electric Bikes Affordable at $1,800
InnovationMar 9

India's Ultraviolette Makes Electric Bikes Affordable at $1,800

An Indian electric motorcycle company just slashed the upfront cost of owning a high-performance e-bike by nearly half. Ultraviolette's new battery subscription model means riders can go electric for less than they'd spend on gas.

The Hindu2 min read
Africa's EV Revolution: 80K Electric Bikes Now on the Road
SolutionsFeb 26

Africa's EV Revolution: 80K Electric Bikes Now on the Road

Electric motorcycle company Spiro just secured $50 million to expand its clean transportation network across six African countries, where demand for electric bikes is surging. The company has grown from under 10,000 bikes in 2023 to 80,000 today, with 2,500 battery swapping stations making electric transport more accessible than ever.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
California Targets Fake E-Bikes Without Hurting Real Ones
SolutionsFeb 25

California Targets Fake E-Bikes Without Hurting Real Ones

California's new bill cracks down on 40+ mph electric motorcycles masquerading as e-bikes, while leaving legitimate electric bicycles untouched. Major bike advocacy groups are cheering the surgical approach.

Electrek2 min read
Kenya's Arc Ride Gets $5M to Expand Battery Swap Stations
SolutionsFeb 17

Kenya's Arc Ride Gets $5M to Expand Battery Swap Stations

A Kenyan startup is making electric motorcycles affordable by letting riders swap batteries instead of buying them, and a $5 million boost from the World Bank's investment arm could help spread this model across Africa. High upfront costs have kept most riders from going electric, but Arc Ride's pay-as-you-go approach is changing that.

TechCabal2 min read
LiveWire's New Electric Motorcycle Targets Everyday Riders
InnovationFeb 17

LiveWire's New Electric Motorcycle Targets Everyday Riders

Electric motorcycle maker LiveWire is ditching the premium playbook to launch an affordable, lightweight bike that could finally bring electric riding to the masses. The S4 Honcho represents the biggest shift yet for the Harley-Davidson spinoff, prioritizing accessibility over superbike specs.

Electrek3 min read
Manila's Electric Moto-Taxis Hit the Streets
VideosFeb 4

Manila's Electric Moto-Taxis Hit the Streets

Electric motorcycles are replacing gas-powered moto-taxis across Manila and other Philippine cities, making clean transportation affordable for drivers who carry millions of commuters daily. For the first time, this isn't a test program—it's real commercial service backed by major companies.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Honda Patents $1K Electric Motorcycle for Millions
InnovationFeb 4

Honda Patents $1K Electric Motorcycle for Millions

Honda's new patent reveals an ultra-simple electric motorcycle designed to cost less than gas bikes, targeting markets where millions rely on two wheels as their primary transportation. Sometimes the smartest tech is actually less tech.

Electrek2 min read