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General Category => Electric Motorcycle News => Topic started by: Richard230 on June 01, 2015, 09:33:22 PM
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Ted is getting started with funding the publishing of his future electric motorcycle book, Power in Flux, via a Kickstarter campaign. You can see his proposal here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/952491968/power-in-flux-the-history-of-electric-motorcycles (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/952491968/power-in-flux-the-history-of-electric-motorcycles)
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Done!
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THANKS GUYS! We broke $2000 in the first day, and the day ain't over yet! Here's the summary of the project:
"A book about how technology, innovation, renewable energy and the electric powertrain transformed motorsports in the 21st century.
About this project
Remember the first electric motorcycle you ever saw? I do. In 2006, the Killacycle, a battery-powered drag bike changed the way I saw electric vehicle technology forever. From that moment on, I was obsessed.
Electric vehicle technology began in the earliest days of cars - losing the battle with gas engines as far back as the early 1900s. After a short-lived rekindling of interest in the latter days of the 20th century, we saw an explosion of electric vehicle technology, with motorcycles at the forefront, starting with the dawn of the 21st century. Today, electric motorcycles compete on the same field as gas bikes - and often surpass them.
The story of electric motorcycles is the story of scientific research, technological innovation and the confluence of technologies. ...but it's another story too. It's the story of how the power delivery of a high-performance, no-compromise, pure-electric drivetrain can redefine transportation, motorsports and the perception of renewable energy. It's the story of power in flux.
Join me on a very personal journey within this small community of innovators - from industry leaders to garage mechanics - to experience how a revolution in motorsports - as well as technology and innovation - happens.
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wow... made 25% in the first 24 hours. Almost 30%.
Thanks guys. I've got to confess, I'm a little overwhelmed. :o
It's an inspiration, really - and the more I'm reminded of the work and achievements people have done, the harder I want to work on the project.
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Autoblog picked up the story: http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/03/the-complete-story-of-electric-motorcycles-gets-kickstarted/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/03/the-complete-story-of-electric-motorcycles-gets-kickstarted/)
And I picked it up via the "NewsBot" on the BMW motorcycle forum that I frequent. :)
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People can follow the progress of the kickstarter here via Kicktraq.
https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/952491968/power-in-flux-the-history-of-electric-motorcycles/#chart-daily (https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/952491968/power-in-flux-the-history-of-electric-motorcycles/#chart-daily)
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Guys, we're at SIXTY PERCENT! I'm speechless! Well, speechless for me... :D
I just put together sort of a sample spread with a partial chapter, mostly to get some design ideas out there, but also to show how I'm planning to approach the project. Check that out here: https://evmc2.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/power-in-flux-a-sample-chapter-pmdc-motors-lynch-perm-etek/
And THANKS for the support!
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I have an online interview coming up at 7:40 central here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theroadhawgs/2015/06/16/the-road-hawgs-radio-network-free-road-report (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theroadhawgs/2015/06/16/the-road-hawgs-radio-network-free-road-report)
Tune in!