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General Category => Electric Motorcycle News => Topic started by: Richard230 on December 26, 2010, 05:49:03 AM
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There were some interesting items in my newspaper today:
In an article titled "Electric Vehicles, more than just cars", it states that: "Despite all of the recent hype about electric cars, they make up only about half of the electric vehicle market, says IDTechEx chairman Peter Harrop. He told the audience at the recent opening session of the Future of Electric Vehicles conference in San Jose, CA, that this will likely continue, with two-wheelers such as scooters, motorcycles and "e-bikes" making up a large portion of the other half of the EV market.
Another article says that Honda has announced the 2010 Honda Fit EV concept, which will become Honda's first all-electric production model. For the EV, the motor will be derived from the H2-powered FCX Clarity and will give the Fit an estimated 100-mile range and a top speed of 90 mph. Honda says that the range could be extended by up to 17% by operating in the "Econ" mode, instead of the "Normal" or "Sport" modes.
Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store outlets in Tennessee will install EV recharging stations at 24 of its old times-themed restaurants across the state. They will receive Blink's DC Fast Charge stations, allowing diners to charge their plug-in EVs to 80% capacity within about 20 minutes, about the time it takes to order and eat a meal. Their other 12 restaurants will received Blink's EV Level 2 charging station, which gives a slower charge, affording customers quality time browsing in their retail shop. This plan was inspired by the company's founder who installed gasoline pumps in early store locations. Installation of the charging stations will be complete by next summer.
An last and no doubt least, it is reported that though the death and injury rates for motorcycle riders in Nigeria is high, compliance with that country's helmet laws is very poor. This is because many riders fear "juju", which is the presence of supernatural spirits inside head coverings. Juju captures a person's brain and takes it away. :o (You would think they could use tin foil or something to prevent the loss of their brains. ;D