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Soriano Motori Now Accepts Cryptocurrency

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It’s no secret that cryptocurrency has been on the up and up for the past few years. Well, you can now use it to purchase yourself a Soriano Motori motorcycle. Soriano Motori, an Italian motorcycle manufacturer is the first global manufacturer to accept cryptocurrency as payment. 

Soriano Motori will accept a range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCash, BTC Cash, or LiteCoin (LTC), all of which can be used to purchase any of the brand’s latest motorcycles.

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The founder of the unique brand, Marco Soriano, happens to be an experienced investor in cryptocurrencies. Per Visordown.com, when M. Soriano spoke about the news he said:

“All our clients will be able to benefit from the great advantages that cryptocurrencies offer. Thanks to digital currencies such as Bitcoin, we can carry out international transactions without commissions or without attending to exchange rate fluctuations, among others,”.

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Soriano Motori is not the first to accept cryptocurrencies for vehicles, the company will be joining automotive giants like Tesla and BMW. Following such established companies can reassure this is a step in the right direction. Soriano Motori’s website and eCommerce store have the Coinbase trading platform integrated in addition to an advanced blockchain system to ensure the security of purchases. 

Soriano Motor’s three electric motorcycle models’ prices range from about $30,000 to $40,000 each. This means, for a little over 1 Bitcoin (in today’s exchange rate), you can purchase yourself a brand new EV motorcycle. Not a bad deal if you were able to pick up a few Bitcoin 2 years ago for around $4000 each.

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Your chance to go WYLD on an electric chopper

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Brisbane riders have the chance to go wild on a locally designed WYLD mini electric chopper at the “Launch, Show & Ride EV Expo” at University of Southern Queensland’s Springfield Campus next week.

The WYLD is produced by Brisbane-based electric light vehicle company EMoS, formerly known as e-Motion Concepts.

The e-Moped will cost from $A2999 to $A5599 depending on battery size.

EMoS will launch the bike at the event in the USQ’s Springfield campus car park of Block B at University Drive, on 12 December 2020, 9am to noon. 

And you can get a chance to have a test ride.

In fact, because it is governed at 50m/h top speed it’s classed as a moped, so you don’t even need a motorcycle licence. (Mopeds can be ridden on a car licence in  Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.)

Extending the special moped licence to all states is one of the key points of a Two Wheel Action Group petition to state and federal ministers. Click here to read more and sign the petition.

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While you’re at the Expo, you can see and ride the future of electric vehicles with a display of EMoS light electric vehicles (LEVs) to transport people and goods.

Ride Sports will also display their range of e-bikes and the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) will have information about electric vehicles and some electric cars on show.

As part of the Australian launch of the EMoS WYLD, the company will give away one of their iLARK three-wheeled personal e-scooters to one lucky attendant.

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EMOS WYLD Electric Chopper
iLARK three-wheeled personal e-scooter

EMoS co-founder Harry Proskefalas visitors will be able to learn more about the coming electric vehicle revolution.

“The venue at USQ Springfield campus is very fitting, with USQ’s own commitment to sustainability, such as the 2 megawatt solar project and green transport initiatives,” he says. 

The WYLD features a removable battery and you buy a backup 20Ah battery with 80km of range for $600 or a 30Ah battery with 90km range for $850.

It has fat 12-inch tyres, a solo saddle, mini ape-hanger bars, digital instruments and Harley-esque styling in red or blue.

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CAKE and Northvolt Batteries Partner for Future E-Bikes

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EV and Squeaky Clean

CAKE has a very minimalist approach when it comes to electric bikes and EV transportation. Their products are stripped down, and more-or-less composed of a seat, wheels, battery, handlebars, and fork. It’s about as minimal as you can get, and the aesthetic is both refreshing and welcomed.

Just because your vehicle runs on electric batteries, doesn’t mean it’s the cleanest option available. Battery production is its own can of worms with its own drawbacks and flaws. Northvolt seeks to manufacture the greenest battery cells possible with their factories relying and running on fully renewable energy sources. Lithium plants are ugly and can cause a black eye on the industry depending on what angle you’re looking from, so Northvolt ensures their batteries materials are sourced from areas free of conflict, child labor among other human rights issues.

CAKE aims to team up with Northvolt to take their moral approach to EV tech to get them closer to their overall goal of being a completely zero-emission manufacturing process.

Stefan Ytterborn, CEO of CAKE said, “What Northvolt is doing here truly supports our mission toward zero-emissions…” “The Northvolt concept of fossil-fuel-free manufacturing of battery cells and their commitment to recycling means that we will take a giant leap forward in our mission…”

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CFMoto Adds Electric Police Bike

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China has the most electric vehicles on the road in the world so it is no wonder their police force is about to start riding CFMoto electric motorcycles.

The purpose-built 300GT-E police bike will be rolled out across police departments in many of China’s biggest cities.

It is also expected to be the basis of an electric motorcycle for the civilian masses.

CFMoto Australia importer Michael Poynton of Mojo Motorcycles says there is not much further information available for this model or the Chinese manufacturer’s “soon-to-be-launched electric sub-brand.

However he believes Australia is ready for electric commuter models, including scooters.

“We will see more models rolled out across this segment in 2021,” he says.

The 300GT-E has a top speed of 120km/h and 150km of range with fast-charging capability.

However, Michael did not know any further details about whether the range was in the city which is usually longer or on the highway.

He also doesn’t know the charging times on 240V mains power nor fast charging.

But it appears CFMoto is serious about going electric with a quarter of their 2600 workforce assigned to research and development of the new electric sub brand.

“Given the rapid rate of pace for the brand – and its recent R&D boost thanks to KTM – it makes sense that CFMOTO invests heavily in a future of sustainable, electric vehicles,” Michael says.

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“Beyond its police lights and sirens, the 300GT-E represents the beginning of a standalone electric sub-brand for CFMOTO in the not-too-distant future.”

The 300GT-E is powered by a water-cooled motor with a toothed belt drive and high-density lithium battery cell mid-mounted for a low centre of gravity.

Power output is just 18kW, but like most electric motors we expect it will have substantial and immediate maximum torque.

It also features onboard connectivity for police communications, cloud-based vehicle status and live location updates, built-in satellite navigation via a 7.0-inch TFT screen and keyless ignition.

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Like most electric motorcycles there are three riding modes, presumably a low-powered mode for conserving charge, a commuter mode and probably a go-fast mode for police pursuits, although only up to 120km/h.

Other features include Bosch ABS, upside-down forks and monoshock, height-adjustable windscreen, 17-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting.

CFMoto also recently launched their biggest bike yet, the 1250J police and state guest escort motorcycle, which is expected to also become the basis for a civilian model.

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Electric Bike Manufacturer Delfast Reaches $2M in Sales in 2020

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Electric Bikes for the Future

Based in Ukraine, Delfast has some of the most impressive e-bikes out there. These electric bikes are just short of being motorcycles and the company seems to be doing pretty well with them, having reached $2 million in sales in 2020.

Delfast recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Fundable with the goal of $3 million. The Fundable campaign’s plan is to help the company build a new research and development center that will help Delfast reach the increasing demand for high-quality e-bikes.

Delfast saw massive jumps in sales since the pandemic. There was a 405 percent increase in sales in Q2 when compared to Q1 and a 222 percent increase in sales over the last three months. In 2019, the company did $552,000 in sales, which is a pretty far cry from the $2 million it has done in 2020.

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This company came to be after a successful Kickstarter campaign that managed to raise $165,000 with the help of 75 backers. The company was founded in 2014 by Daniel Tonkopiy and Serhii Denysenko as an eco delivery service. Now Delfast has been registered by the Guinness World Records as the company that holds the greatest distance traveled on an electric bicycle—367 km on a single charge. 

Delfast is working to deliver bikes worldwide. Currently, there are riders in over 40 countries. If you’re interested in learning more about Delfast or its bikes, click here.

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Radical Electric Motor for All Vehicles

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British electric motor company Saietta Group has won a major grant to expand production of its radical Axial Flux Traction (AFT) motors for all vehicles from scooters to buses.

Saietta means thunderbolt in Italian and their AFT-powered vehicles have set records on the water and in the air while their electric superbike was the first to win the Isle of Man TT Zero race.

They claim their motor is “optimised for mid-power motorbikes and final-mile delivery vehicles” at a realistic price for the mass market.

The grant provided through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) will allow Saietta to hire up to 250 skilled staff and produce 150,000 motors a year.

Saietta will work with UK-based manufacturing specialists Brandauer and AEV to refine component production and motor assembly.

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CEO Wicher Kist says there is a “commercial opportunity” for the motor.

“Based on the conversations we’ve had, and the projects we’re already involved with, we know that the mass production of our technology will allow us to power a new generation of electric vehicles, in markets around the world, bringing a new era of mobility,” Wicher says.

They say their AFT140 motor is being taken up by other automotive companies, but declined to say which ones, although its use could be widespread and include marine and wind turbines.

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The British company began in 2014 with the Saietta R superbike for $A35,000.

Back then the Saietta R had a range of almost 200km in the city and about 120km on the highway, 127Nm of torque, recharging time of 3.5 hours, and a top speed of 170km/h.

The company no longer makes electric vehicles but concentrates on its AFT140 motor for use in other vehicles from buses to boats and, of course, bikes.

The Oxfordshire company plans to sell its technology under license in Asia and the rest of the world.

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Voxan Motors Wattman Is the Fastest Electric Motorcycle In the World

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A Wild Machine

Rider Max Biaggi and Voxan Motors managed to make history for the Venturi Group’s 20th anniversary. The team set 11 new world speed records at the Châteauroux airfield in France. Yes, 11 records. 

Perhaps the most impressive is achievement is the outright top speed, which was 408 km/h or 254 mph. 

The team’s most exciting new record includes beating the “partially streamlined electric motorcycle over 300 kilos” record. They did so by achieving a speed of 366.94 km/h or 228.05 mph. This run beats out Ryuji Tsuruta and Mobitec EV-02A who help the record previously.

In accordance with FIM rules, the Voxan Wattman’s speed was measured from a flying start over 1 mile in opposite directions. The final speed for the record books was the average speed of the two runs. In the future, the team will target an average speed during these two runs of 400 km/h or 249 mph.

The team also beat the record for a non-streamlined version of the bike. They managed to remove the fairing and do 349.38 km/h or 217.14 mph.

Here are the other records that the Wattaman set according to Voxan:

  •  ¼ mile, flying start, partially streamlined: 394.45 km/h (245.10 mph) – no previous record
  •  ¼ mile, flying start, non-streamlined: 357.19 km/h (221.95 mph) – no previous record
  •  1 km, flying start, partially streamlined: 386.35 km/h (240.07 mph – previous
    record: 329.31 km/h (204.62 mph)
  •  ¼ mile, standing start, non-streamlined: 126.20 km/h (78.42 mph) – no previous record
  •  ¼ mile, standing start, partially streamlined: 127.30 km/h (79.10 mph) – previous
    record: 87.16 km/h (54.16 mph)
  •  1 km, standing start, non-streamlined: 185.56 km/h (115.30 mph) – no previous record
  •  1 km, standing start, partially streamlined: 191.84 km/h (119.20 mph) – previous
    record: 122.48 km/h (76.11 mph)
  •  1 mile, standing start, non-streamlined: 222.82 km/h (138.45 mph) – no previous record
  •  1 mile, standing start, partially streamlined: 225.01 km/h (139.81 mph) – no previous record

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Are Electric Vehicles a Green Disaster?

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As LA start-up X Mobility Motors is set to release a range of electric-powered mobility devices including motorcycles, an international report has thrown doubt on the environmental credibility of EVs.

X Mobility Motors has revealed the brat-styled T1 e-motorcycle and T2 scrambler in teaser photographs but no other details such as technology or pricing are yet released.

Company spokeswoman Gabriela Wiggers says the motorcycles, along with a scooter, skateboard and e-bike are now available for “pre-order” with launch to follow in November.

This comes as international electric products researcher IDTechEx reveals that the magnetic materials used in electric vehicles are causing both a dependency on China and a potential environmental disaster.

It claims in its report “Materials for Electric Vehicles 2020-2030” that 80% of the world’s EVs have kilograms of magnetic materials typically made with rare-earth materials such as neodymium and dysprosium which are mostly mined in China, allowing the country to set prices and control the market.

IDTechEx also points out that the ores that rare-earths are extracted from are often laced with radioactive materials such as thorium.

“Separating the materials requires huge amounts of carcinogenic compounds like sulphate, ammonia and hydrochloric acid,” IDTechEx says in its report.

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“Processing one tonne of rare-earths can produce up to 2000 tonnes of toxic waste.”

Many manufacturers are now replacing magnetic motors with copper windings or other technologies.

However, companies such as Tesla, the worldwide leading producer of EVs, are moving from copper windings to permanent magnet-based motors that have a better range.

The Harley-Davidson LiveWire also uses a permanent-magnet motor and other motorcycle manufacturers such as BMW and Yamaha are working on similarly powered electric bikes.

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IDTechEx’s report says even though these motors have less magnetic material, there has been an increased shift towards these motors which also increases the mining of rare earth materials.

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It’s not the only environmental concern with EVs.

While many extol the virtues of EVs which have zero emissions when in use, there is also the issue of how the power is generated to charge them.

For example, China is the largest user of electric vehicles and still has a heavy dependence on coal-fired power plants as in Australia.

And then there are the issues of battery disposal …

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KipleX to Bring Smart Electrics to Southeast Asia

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From Green Packet

The company Green Packet wants to change the way people get around in Southeast Asia with its new venture studio KipleX. The company has a new partnership with Singapore-based electric motorcycle company Ion Mobility.

The initiative is focused on bringing the communities into the modern age with electrified transportation. This would be a sustainable transportation option for the people who live in this area of the world.

The initial investment for KipleX is $3.3 million USD, so it’s quite well-funded, but there’s a lot of work to be done. The company needs to do more research and development as well as increase manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

According to The Star, the motorcycle industry in the region is expected to grow to the $8 billion USD mark. That means there’s a viable market here for continued growth and demand for good personal mobility.

It will be interesting to see where this goes. I would expect that we will see far more electric scooters and electric motorcycles in the region in future years. Of course, the infrastructure will have to be built up further to help support the additional bikes out there on the road and charging up.

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Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2021 Models for Insufficient DC Converters

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It’s Only Some Models

Zero Motorcycles has issued a recall of several 2021 models. The reason is a DC converter that could have an insufficient power output margin. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling motorcycles that have been affected.

The converter issue could be bad. If it is overloaded it could shut off without warning the rider. The ABS and lights could experience issues as well and result in a crash.

This recall pertains to certain 2021 Zero SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS motorcycles. The VIN ranges are not included in the notice and Zero will be mailing notices to the owners. If you have additional questions, you should contact your local Zero Motorcycles dealership.

The company said that it should take dealers about 30 minutes to install the fix to the system. However, this could be different depending on the dealer and the service department. The service will not cost owners anything.

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You can call Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085 regarding recall SV-ZMC-021-019 to find out about your particular bike.

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