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Electric bikes - the Brammo Enertia
By Tim Skilton on 09/07/2007 12:12:26
Another expensive eco-friendly two-wheeler
Brammo Enertia...will electric bikes ever really take off?ANOTHER ELECTRIC motorbike is set to go into production in the USA. The Brammo Enertia is a plug-in bike that does 0-60 MPH in under 4 seconds and can go for up to 50 miles on one charge
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Killacycle slays the quarter mile - video
By Tim Skilton on 13/11/2007 15:35:47
First electric-powered bike to run seven-second quarter
THE KILLACYCLE made drag racing history at Pomona, USA, this weekend when it became the first electric-powered vehicle to run seven seconds for the 1/4 mile. The machine was piloted by expert drag racer, Scotty Pollacheck. The machine delivers 500hp
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Battery powered R1
By Tim Skilton on 21/06/2007 10:40:20
US builder makes emission friendly sportsbike
, an electric throttle and a three-pronged plug, which pokes out from the frame and connects to a standard mains outlet.Each of the batteries charging rate is 90 amp-hours at 3.2 volts. Together, they weigh less than everything taken off the bike to make
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Milan Show: MV Jetski video
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 12:59:41
Italian 'bike' meets water - should be interesting
An Italian built bike on water, mmmm...MV AGUSTA were showing off their new jetski at the Milan Show, earlier today. Sources say the machine's powered by the same engine found in the new F4 sportsbike. Let's hope the electrics are waterproof.
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Scooting pensioner gets police escort
By Tim Skilton on 27/07/2007 09:01:04
OAP flat out on dual carriageway jaunt
What the pensioner might have looked like, yesterdayA SCOOTER-RIDING pensioner was escorted from a national speed limit dual carriageway by police after a series of near misses, sources say.The disabled OAP was spotted powering his electric scooter
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Milan Show: Husqvarna SM610IE Pics and video
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 16:33:27
One for the motard fans
ONE FOR the Motard fans: Husqvarna's new SM610IE is a six-speed, single cylinder 576cc four-stroke, with electric start and fully adjustable suspension.It weighs 142.5kg, has 17-inch wheels and a seat height of 910mm. Fuel capacity is 12.5 litres
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NEC Show: Royal Enfield to unveil new models
By Tim Skilton on 20/11/2007 14:24:12
New Electra Woodsman to appear on NEC stand
's that the company exported to the USA.With its distinctive high level exhaust system, trials style bars, the classic British single is powered by the company's modern all-alloy Electra engine, with 5-speed gearbox and electric starter
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Kawasaki unveils world's most efficient engine
By Tim Skilton on 12/12/2007 11:09:33
Built for tomorrow's environmental standards, say manufactur
KAWASAKI MOTORS U.S.A., today announced an all-new high efficiency natural gas fueled reciprocating engine, which boasts simultaneous achievement of 48.5% electrical efficiency and 0.7 g/kWh of NOx emissions"together, producing a level of efficiency
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EU proposal for health warnings in motoring advert
By Tim Skilton on 25/10/2007 08:12:51
It's only a matter of time
on ads that contain finance offers and thecompulsion to include even more statutory information wouldn't offer the customer any tangible benefit, just more waffle to wade through."The colour coding system has been a feature on electrical goods
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Virgin Media R6 Cup: Croft
By Tim Skilton on 02/08/2007 13:24:22
Visordown's Midge Smart takes second place
- Daniel Brill - Close Invoice Finance Racing8 - Alastair Fagan - Alastair-Fagan.co.uk9 - David Haire - Electrical Wholesale Express10 - Brad Howell - BH Racing11 - Dan Smith - 12 - Dean Jones - James Racing13 - Danny Harrison - DannyHarrisonRacing.co.uk14
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