Motorbikes & Bicycles

Beijing’s Evoke Motorcycles adopts Classic stylings with its latest EV model, aimed largely at the export market Earlier this year, Chinese EV maker Evoke Motorcycles announced its intention to expand into the US and Europe with the help of Chinese tech conglomerate Foxconn. With plans now well underway, the company …

20 Yamaha models on show, including AI-assisted electric motorcycle and a range of new e-bikes The Tokyo Motor Show officially begins at the end of next week, and Japan’s automakers are already lining up the technologies for display. As with many of its compatriots, Japan’s Yamaha Motor has been slow …

Italian company Tacita has launched an electric motorcycle cruiser with a range of up to 168 miles At the American International Motorcycle Expo earlier this year, Italy’s Tacita launched its newest all-electric motorcycle: the T- Cruise. Although Tacita has been building electric motorcycles since 2011, this is its first attempt …

The trial will use seven Suzuki Burgman scooters retrofitted with fuel cell stacks made by Intelligent Energy London’s Metropolitan Police Service is launching a trial to test hydrogen powered scooters. From September 4 the force will use seven Suzuki ‘Burgman Fuel Cell’, hydrogen scooters. These retrofitted Suzuki Burgman 125s feature …

Automotive supplier Continental will now offer 48V drive units for e-bikes, featuring a fully integrated transmission Continental has been something of a standout in developing enabling technologies for EVs. Earlier this summer it unveiled a modified electric powertrain which would allow both DC and AC charging, at power ratings of …

The BMW C Evolution electric maxi scooter is finally set to cross the Atlantic to US showrooms The C Evolution electric scooter by BMW’s motorcycle unit BMW Motorrad has been sold in Europe since 2014, where it has seen mixed success (957 were sold in 2015). Now, its latest incarnation …

The world’s first folding electric bicycle to be released by UK manufacturer Brompton Having produced folding bikes since 1975, UK manufacturer Brompton has released its latest model, carrying the iconic design into the 21st century. The Brompton Electric is the world’s first of its kind- and reservations are now open. …

Honda and Yamaha come together to test electric motorcycle project for E-KIZUNA. The city of Saitama, Japan, Honda Motor, and Yamaha Motor revealed that this agreement marks the first joint initiative between a government body and motorcycle manufacturers. The partnership has come about as a result of the E-KIZUNA project, …

New bill provides rebates of up to US$2,500 for new EVs sold in Oregon under US$50,000 Having already gotten behind charging infrastructure, and been a long-time member of the West Coast Electric Highway network, Oregon has now approved consumer rebates for EVs. The Oregon House and Senate have voted to …

Honda’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy for its EVs and automated vehicles point to clearer strategic direction Honda has often been criticised for being behind the curve in developing its electric transport offering and has remained somewhat quiet about its timeline for green development. Its most recent announcement was in April …