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Royal Enfield Launches First Electric Motorcycle at $3,000
Innovation3h ago

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
Innovation1d ago

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
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
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
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