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• Suzuki Forms Joint Venture for Developing Fuel Cell Technology Suzuki announced it is partnering with U.K.-based Intelligent Energy Holdings to form a joint venture for developing fuel cell systems. The new joint venture, SMILE FC System Corporation, will work on developing fuel cell systems for both motorcycles and automobiles. Intelligent Energy, with its fuel cell expertise and Suzuki, with its mass production capabilities, will [...] more
• TTXGP to Support ALMS New International Electric Vehicle Racing Series Electric motorcycle race organization TTXGP is supporting a new international electric vehicle racing series being organized by the American Le Mans Series, the International Motor Sport Association and sustainability project group Quimera. The new series will feature several different racing categories, including TTXGP motorcycle racing. The project, a joint venture between the ALMS, the IMSA [...] more
• Hero Moto Unveils Leap Hybrid Scooter Concept, Claims 235 MPG Indian manufacturer and former Honda partner Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new hybrid scooter prototype at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Hero Leap runs on a series hybrid powertrain with the battery-powered electric motor providing most of the power and the gasoline engine acting as a range extender, charging the battery and [...] more
• US Highland Forms Electric Motorcycle Subsidiary Oklahoma-based US Highland announced the creation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary which will produce electric vehicles. US Highland says it is in preliminary discussions with an American OEM with proven experience in electric motor technology. The new subsidiary, US Highland Electric, will tap into an expected growth in demand for electric vehicles. US Highland cites [...] more
• Can-Am Spyder Hybrid Roadster Development Update [Video] It’s been about a year since Bombardier Recreational Products announced it was developing a hybrid version of the Can-Am Spyder Roadster. Developed in partnership with the Advanced Technology Center at Sherbrooke University in Quebec and with funding from the Government of Canada, the hybrid Spyder is an ambitious project for BRP. We met up with [...] more
• Boxx Corp Suitcase-Sized Electric Scooter Oregon-based Boxx Corp. is introducing a new box-shaped two-wheel drive electric scooter, measuring just a meter in length (39 inches). Production is set to begin in 2012 with a starting price of $3,995. The Boxx scooter measures just 39 inches long, is 8 inches wide and stands 36 inches tall, making it about the size [...] more
• Honda Motor Compo: For Those Too Lazy to Walk From the Car to the Front Door Honda introduced a new electric suitcase-styled scooter concept designed to be small enough to fit in the passenger compartment of a car. (Updated with more high-resolution photos). The Motor Compo concept was unveiled alongside Honda’s futuristic-looking Micro Commuter Concept electric car at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The Motor Compo’s handlebars fold down, allowing the [...] more
• Yamaha Teams with Toyota on Vehicle Communication Technology Yamaha and Toyota are collaborating on new communication-linked vehicle technology. The two Japanese manufacturers will showcase their work in a joint exhibition at the Tokyo Motor Show Nov. 30 – Dec. 11. The display will feature the Yamaha’s PAS WITH electric bicycle and the EC-Miu electric scooter concept pictured above. The joint project has three [...] more
• Tron Light Cycle From New Electric Motorcycle Company; Evolve Escaping our EICMA coverage until now is this iridescent stunner, a running model of the Light Cycles seen in the movie, Tron. Constructed of fiberglass, rolling on 32-inch hubless wheels and powered by a 60ah lithium ion battery system and 40,000w motor, Evolve claims the standard Xenon has a top speed of 70mph, a range [...] more
• Brammo Empulse Named to PopSci Best Of Whats New Awards “Popular Science” magazine has named the Brammo Empulse to its annual “Best of What’s New” awards. The Empulse is one of 100 winners chosen and one of 11 (and the only motorcycle) named in the automotive category. The Brammo Empulse 10.0  (MSRP $13,995) was commended for its 100 mph top speed and 100 mile range [...] more