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Zero's New Electric Motorcycle Rockets

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  FXE: Like a Rocket Driving on 2 Wheels                                                                      Source:  Zero Motorcycles Targeted at City Commuting Zero Motorcycles has unveiled a new electric motorcycle, the FXE, that drives like a rocket on two wheels.  Specifically designed for city commuting, it can hit speeds up to 85 mph and has a range of 100 city miles on a single charge.  It is priced at $11,750. Tech Specs FXE is driven by what's called a "brushless" motor that produces 46 horsepower and 78 pound-feet of torque.  The motor is connected to a 7.2 kHw lithium ion battery.  There is a 5 inch color screen that displays vitals like the charge amount left in the EV.  There are LED lights in the front and back of the bike.  It also contains the capability to connect to Zero's mobile app.  The app enables the owner to reconfigure the bike and the drive mode to their liking.  California based Zero is a big contender in the electric motorcycle market and

Harley-Davidson Goes Electric

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New LiveWire Electric Bikes to Debut in 2019 Source:  Harley-Davidson - LiveWire LiveWire Harley-Davidson is unleashing a slew of new products, with advanced technology, over the next 3 years to pull in a new generation of riders and $1 billion in additional revenues by 2022.  The most notable new entry is their electric motorcycle LiveWire. LiveWires for Young, Urban Commuters Who Prefer Electric Vehicles Harley is targeting young, urban commuters who care about the environment and like electric vehicles that save them money.  LiveWire is a no-clutch, "twist and go" electric powered bike. It's coming to market in 2019. Biking and Transportation Go Electric Electric vehicles are reshaping the transportation industry globally from cars to planes.  Electric motorcycles are cheaper to operate than gas-powered ones.  They're quieter and some don't have gears.  There are smaller electric motorcycle brands now on the market, including Zero Motorcycles.  Th