
There's a trend afoot with electric motorcycles, where we've seen hybrid motorcycle concepts by Machineart, and vehicles such as the NmG that are actually three-wheeled electric motorcycles masquerading as cars. Now this Genesis EV-X7 is a little commuter scooter that claims higher efficiency for a comparatively little amount of money.
While some reports are claiming this bike can go 90 mph, that might be an exaggeration. Others say the bike can go 15 mph up a 6-degree grade, showing that its designers are making progress against the main drawback of most electric motorcycles: Not enough torque. At whatever speed, the concept is truly efficient, able to travel 112 miles on a six-hour battery charge.
It achieves that efficiency with a new kind of electric motor dubbed "Sumo." It's electric all the way, using a hybrid approach combining a permanent magnet with electromagnetic technology. The price for all this high tech if it's ever released? It'll be around $2,000, a bit steep for a scooter, but you'll save lots on gas. No one's saying when we can expect this future techno-cycle to hit the road, but it won't be a moment too soon.
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By Isotek at 10:12 PM ON 03/19/07
Wow! Kinda like Kaneda's bike from "Akira" only....WHITE!
By pepperonislice at 11:37 PM ON 05/28/07
Electric motors and low torque?
Are you kidding?
Electric motors are all torque, 90% efficent, and powerfull.
Battery recharge time is the problem.
I need to go 60 miles to visit friends without sleeping overnight on the couch to get home.
By spartandude at 3:53 PM ON 03/12/08
Drat, why is it that all my good ideas become reality in two years. I should get investors on my next one. Looks awesome I will by one if it becomes available.
By NEO at 10:13 AM ON 06/03/08
KANEDA'S MOTORCYCLE CONCEPT WEBSITE:
http://www.negatendo.net/kmc/
By tscrp30 at 9:08 PM ON 08/09/08
great concept practical innovative and energy efficient just waonder what you could do with solar power and this bike as a way to increase effiency with enrgy but power from built up inertia returning power it system but have solar paenls built imto the bike. or a hydrogen protype or hybrid.