ElMoto.net - the electric motorcycle forum 2.0 - The Latest Electric Motorcycle News http://www.elmoto.net/ en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:33:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.elmoto.net/cpstyles/darkvision/misc/rss.png ElMoto.net - the electric motorcycle forum 2.0 - The Latest Electric Motorcycle News http://www.elmoto.net/ Is Gas-Powered Racing Innovation Dead? http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?198-Is-Gas-Powered-Racing-Innovation-Dead&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:43:32 GMT Written by Susanna Schick Published on September 6th, 2010 on gas2.0 (http://gas2.org/2010/09/06/is-gas-powered-racing-innovation-dead/) The... Written by Susanna Schick
Published on September 6th, 2010 on gas2.0

The Symptoms:

* Event attendance at NASCAR, MotoGP and other series has plummeted during the recession.
* Formula One and MotoGP fans and racers alike complain that excessive use of electronics has ruined the sport by making it less competitive.
* The new Moto2 spec engine class is by far the most competitive and exciting, yet comparatively low-tech.
* Electric motorcycle racing series TTXGP has spawned more innovation halfway through its first season than quite possibly the entire ICE motorcycle industry has over the past decade.

Read more HERE ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?198-Is-Gas-Powered-Racing-Innovation-Dead Empa study environmental impact of electric cars http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?169-Empa-study-environmental-impact-of-electric-cars&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:14:18 GMT ---Quote--- Because they produce no exhaust gases in operation electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as the eco-friendly alternative to conventional...
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Because they produce no exhaust gases in operation electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as the eco-friendly alternative to conventional gas-fueled cars. While zero-local emissions is clearly a big plus, other factors contributing to the overall environmental impact of EVs are often overlooked – namely the manufacture, usage and disposal of the batteries used to store the electrical energy and the sources of power used to charge them. Now, for the first time, a team of scientists from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (or EMPA) have made a detailed life cycle assessment or ecobalance of the type of lithium-ion batteries most frequently used in EVs, to see if they really are as environmentally friendly as their manufacturers would have us believe....


The EMPA team concluded that a petrol-engined car must consume between three and four liters per 100km (or about 70mpg) in order to be as environmentally friendly as the electric car studied, powered with Li-ion batteries and charged with a typical European electricity mix.
http://www.gizmag.com/empa-study-env...ric-car/16181/

Edit: Seems a pasted the URL for the title - but can't edit it :-( ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News billmi http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?169-Empa-study-environmental-impact-of-electric-cars He plans to recharge it with juice from home-built solar generator http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?166-He-plans-to-recharge-it-with-juice-from-home-built-solar-generator&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:32:30 GMT Attachment 255
By David Wichner
Published on Arizona Daily Star on August 31, 2010

Jim Dudley is gradually shifting to renewable energy at his rural Vail home, with largely home-built solar electric and water-heating systems, windmills - and even a pedal-powered TV.

Now he's tying his passion for motorcycles and renewables together, with his recent purchase of a high-end electric motorcycle that he plans to run with power harvested from the sun.

Read more HERE
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]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?166-He-plans-to-recharge-it-with-juice-from-home-built-solar-generator Motorcyclist killed near Coddingtown, Steele Lane reopened http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?164-Motorcyclist-killed-near-Coddingtown-Steele-Lane-reopened&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:23:26 GMT Attachment 250Photo by CHRISTOPHER CHUNG/THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa Police Department crime scene investigators Scott Serena and Kathy Esch take measurements at the scene of a fatal crash at the intersection of Range Avenue and Steele Lane on Monday.

By JULIE JOHNSON on August 30, 2010
Published on THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Authorities identified the man killed in a vehicle collision Monday at a major intersection near Coddingtown Mall as a local electric motorcycle entrepreneur.

Matthew Dieckmann, 29, of Santa Rosa died in the 10:40 a.m. crash, Santa Rosa Police Sgt. Doug Schlief said.

Gilbert Dorame, 71, of Santa Rosa was identified as the driver of a silver Toyota Prius that collided with Dieckmann, Schlief said.

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]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?164-Motorcyclist-killed-near-Coddingtown-Steele-Lane-reopened Forest Hills Central grad who works for Tesla Motors returns to 28th Street http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?145-Forest-Hills-Central-grad-who-works-for-Tesla-Motors-returns-to-28th-Street&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:16:24 GMT Forest Hills Central grad who works for Tesla Motors returns to 28th Street Metro Cruise to show off invention
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By Julia Bauer on August 28, 2010
Published on mlive.com

GRAND RAPIDS -- The mystique of electric-powered vehicles is a lot less mysterious for 23-year-old Tony Helmholdt.

Today, Helmholdt will be in town to showcase his battery-powered Suzuki motorcycle, part of the electric vehicle exhibition at 2728 28th St. SW on the Metro Cruise. The auto-centric event runs from Cascade Township to Grandville, with events peppered along the cruise route from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?145-Forest-Hills-Central-grad-who-works-for-Tesla-Motors-returns-to-28th-Street Buckeye Bullet 2.5 claims battery electric vehicle world land speed record of 307.7mp http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?134-Buckeye-Bullet-2.5-claims-battery-electric-vehicle-world-land-speed-record-of-307.7mp&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:18:56 GMT ---Quote--- The Bullet Buckeye team from Ohio State University has set a world record average two-way speed of 307.7mph (495km/h) with its battery...
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The Bullet Buckeye team from Ohio State University has set a world record average two-way speed of 307.7mph (495km/h) with its battery electric Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2.5. The lithium ion battery powered car eclipsed the previous 245mph (394km/h) world land speed record for battery electric vehicles set in 1999 by White Lightning. The new record was set by the Bullet at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah this week, is pending certification by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the worldwide motor sports governing body.
http://www.gizmag.com/buckeye-bullet...-record/16140/ ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News billmi http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?134-Buckeye-Bullet-2.5-claims-battery-electric-vehicle-world-land-speed-record-of-307.7mp Remy and MotoCzysz to Start Production of a Revolutionary Electric Drive System http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?121-Remy-and-MotoCzysz-to-Start-Production-of-a-Revolutionary-Electric-Drive-System&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:43:48 GMT Remy and MotoCzysz to Start Production of a Revolutionary Electric Drive System- The D1g1tal Dr1ve via press release PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 24... Remy and MotoCzysz to Start Production of a Revolutionary Electric Drive System- The D1g1tal Dr1ve

via press release

PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 24 -- Remy International, Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Remy Electric Motors, LLC, has entered into an agreement with MotoCzysz LLC to bring a revolutionary, new generation electric drive system to market. The unique drive system leverages Remy's patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor technology and patent-pending cooling and integration technology from MotoCzysz. The resulting breakthrough is a "complete electric drive system" optimized to elicit and manage the full performance benefit of the powerful Remy motor. The new integrated D1g1tal Dr1ve is the first of its kind of a new classification of complete electric drive solutions. Its compact size, originating from motorcycle racing and winning performance, are expected to provide a remarkable efficiency advantage to automobile and other vehicle manufacturers.

MotoCzysz is an internationally recognized design and engineering firm and considered the leading innovator in the American motorcycle industry. Today, the company focuses primarily on electric drive systems and electric vehicles. "I believe electric drives are the purest and best solution to propel the majority of automobiles around the world. The D1g1tal Dr1ve was designed specifically with that vision in mind. Our partnership with Remy Electric Motors will allow us to deliver a modern, simpler, evolved replacement for the 100 year-old gas engine. Remy is a powerhouse in electric motor design and manufacturing and our first choice for a partner in this emerging sector," says Michael Czysz, Founder and CEO of MotoCzysz. Czysz concludes, "Our mutual goal is for the D1g1tal Dr1ve to deliver the highest performance, greatest efficiency and most integrated packaging solution available for companies needing electric drive solutions."

Remy, a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems, also manufactures electric motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. With over a billion miles of proven reliability, Remy motors are an industry leader. Remy CEO John Weber says, "MotoCzysz proved their ability to optimize a Remy motor with their astounding test results and win in the TT Zero electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man this year. Integrating that same groundbreaking engineering with the patented Remy HVH motor is a win for our electric automotive and light duty commercial customers. Remy and MotoCzysz have the experience and technology to make this remarkable propulsion system the new industry standard for electric automobiles."

The new D1g1tal Dr1ve combines high performance and efficiency in the smallest, most integrated solution available. The system was originally designed to fit a motorcycle frame. When applied to automobiles, this weight and size advantage, coupled with disproportionately high performance, will leapfrog other systems and provide OEMs, integrators and converters unheard of efficiencies. In typical electric vehicles, various components from a variety of vendors are assembled and then connected together via wires. The D1g1tal Dr1ve system optimizes and matches all high-voltage components in a single housing. The highly integrated system is packaged as a "super axle" located between the two drive wheels, delivering torque with unprecedented efficiency and compactness. Additionally the D1g1tal Dr1ve's nearly wireless solution provides additional overall safety for the vehicle.

The first D1g1tal Dr1ve utilizing a liquid-cooled Remy internal permanent magnet (IPM) motor will create class-leading torque (250ft/lbs) and 100kW (135hp) of power at 93% efficiency, measured at the rotor. Future models will extend the D1g1tal Dr1ve range to include an even more powerful drive as well as a smaller, more compact option. Remy and MotoCzysz will make the game-changing D1g1tal Dr1ve unit available in the second quarter of 2011.

About Remy International, Inc.

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems. Remy International also manufactures and distributes electric propulsion motors designed with leading edge technology and backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability. In business for over 100 years, today Remy International is actively collaborating with companies throughout the world to develop innovations that are transforming the vehicle industry. Recently, Remy International was recognized by the United States Department of Energy for its leadership role in the hybrid technologies space and awarded a $60 million grant under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

To learn more, visit the Remy brand website at www.remyinc.com

About MotoCzysz, LLC.

MotoCzysz is a design and engineering firm that has been awarded numerous patents and now focuses primarily on electric drive systems and electric vehicles. MotoCzysz recently utilized the D1g1tal Dr1ve in the MotoCzysz E1pc experimental electric motorcycle and won the two largest and most important electric races in 2010; Isle of Man TT zero, IOM and the e-Power Red Bull MotoGP, Laguna Seca. MotoCzysz is also working with Indian Automotive and Motorcycle giant Bajaj on a bold solution for a next generation electric car.

To learn more, visit the MotoCzysz website at www.motoczysz.com

This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Number DE-EE0002023. This release was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof."

SOURCE Remy International, Inc.

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http://www.remyinc.com ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?121-Remy-and-MotoCzysz-to-Start-Production-of-a-Revolutionary-Electric-Drive-System TTXGP Italia cancelled?? http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?91-TTXGP-Italia-cancelled&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:18:56 GMT
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"The Federmoto officially announced the cancellation of the Italian league TTXGP due to lack of members and renewing for 2011 in conjunction with FIM."
The following is in Italian, but google translates it ok (ish)
http://motoelettriche.wordpress.com/...sa-comunicato/

The gist seems to be lack of rewards for the teams, clashed dates with FIM ePower and CRP (manufacturer) under fire for using the series to promote their own business, but as CRP point out, they are not the organiser or promoter of the TTXGP and are merely a 'go between'.


Anyone anything concrete?

Rob ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News magicsmoke http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?91-TTXGP-Italia-cancelled Motorcycle safety http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?57-Motorcycle-safety&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:35:48 GMT Great video, must see till end: http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=21816 Great video, must see till end:

http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=21816 ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News electrician http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?57-Motorcycle-safety Stalled motorbike market looks to eco-models for kick start http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?46-Stalled-motorbike-market-looks-to-eco-models-for-kick-start&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:40:14 GMT By Makoto Fukumori on Aug 17, 2010 Published on Yomiuri (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/T100817003960.htm) With the domestic motorcycle... By Makoto Fukumori on Aug 17, 2010
Published on Yomiuri

With the domestic motorcycle market languishing at about 10 percent of its peak, due mainly to declining interest among young people, the industry is betting that eco-friendly innovations will rejuvenate sales.

The so-called Big Four domestic motorbike manufacturers--Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki--are introducing electric motorcycles in an effort to reinvigorate the market.

Motorcycle sales overseas have been increasing due to growing demand in Asian and other emerging economies.

Read more HERE ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?46-Stalled-motorbike-market-looks-to-eco-models-for-kick-start Grille shutters... http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?40-Grille-shutters...&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:27:05 GMT Interesting - although talking about a car, just a simple change of how air is routed to or around a radiator grille has a measurable impact on... Interesting - although talking about a car, just a simple change of how air is routed to or around a radiator grille has a measurable impact on performance:

http://www.gizmag.com/chevrolet-cruz...-system/16048/ ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News billmi http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?40-Grille-shutters... <![CDATA[Solar Ivy & MotoCzysz in Pop Sci]]> http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?34-Solar-Ivy-amp-MotoCzysz-in-Pop-Sci&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:54:36 GMT In the September issue of Popular Science are two full-page photo/articles in their “What’s New” section (pages 21 and 28) that may be of interest to... In the September issue of Popular Science are two full-page photo/articles in their “What’s New” section (pages 21 and 28) that may be of interest to the members of this forum.

The SMIT Solar Ivy is a (big) leaf-sized, 4 oz, 8”X10” solar cell that is designed to cover vertical building walls. Each “leaf” produces 0.5 to 2 watts, which cost between $10-$15 per leaf, depending upon the size of the project. Thousands of these leafs can be screwed into place on a steel-mesh wall covering. The location is determined by a pre-installation analysis by SMIT’s custom software, which calculates the best mounting angle for each leaf that will gather the most light. The example given is for NYC, where the leaves would be tilted 49 degrees and rotated south in a pattern that would prevent the leaves from shading each other. SMIT says that 4,000 leaves will cover two three-story walls and generate 10 kWh per day. SMIT is taking preorders for the next year and is in talks to launch a pilot this month on the even more angularly complex geodesic surface of the Montreal Biosphere. To me, using building walls to hang photo cells makes a lot of sense - if it works as advertised. More information is available at: s-m-i-t.com

The "Electro-Moto" article on page 28 of Popular Science describes the MotoCzysz E1pc, which won the Isle of Man TT Zero race this year at an average speed of 96 mph. Built by Portland, Oregon-based designer and engineer Michael Czysz, the E1pc has 10 times the battery capacity of a Toyota Prius and 2.5 times the torque of a Ducati 1198, according to the article. Top speed at the IOM was 141 mph at only 40% throttle. The bike uses regenerative braking, an oil-cooled motor and swappable batteries. Mr. Czysz is said to be in discussions with several companies about licensing or co-developing his technology ideas and he is working on a joint-development project with the Indian auto giant Bajaj. While none of this may be new to EV enthusiasts, it is still great to see the MotoCzysz motorcycle discussed in a magazine like Popular Science. The more EV articles in the general press the better. It will take some time for the public to become accustomed to electric vehicles and every new discussion helps.

I might add that one of my motorcycle-riding neighbors yesterday asked me if I had a new electric motorcycle. I told him that I had been riding an electric motorcycle for the past year. Even though he lives just two doors up the street, he seemed surprised. He said that the only way he noticed my EV was because he saw me riding it and didn't notice any noise. That was the only thing that caught his attention. The lack of noise may be one of the most important attributes of electric vehicles for the general public in the near future. ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News Richard230 http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?34-Solar-Ivy-amp-MotoCzysz-in-Pop-Sci TTXGP / TIE Boston report- Electric Chronicles http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?29-TTXGP-TIE-Boston-report-Electric-Chronicles&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:30:49 GMT

Move over boys. The girls are here to kick some ass, and they're not wearing bathing suits.

http://evmc2.wordpress.com/2010/08/1...and-the-ttxgp/ ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News teddillard http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?29-TTXGP-TIE-Boston-report-Electric-Chronicles Top Ten Bad Ass Motorcycles http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?17-Top-Ten-Bad-Ass-Motorcycles&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:14:18 GMT By Mark Leevan on Aug 10 2010 Published on IndyPosted.com (http://indyposted.com/36927/top-ten-bad-ass-motorcycles/) Bad ass is being redefined.... By Mark Leevan on Aug 10 2010
Published on IndyPosted.com

Bad ass is being redefined.

Motorcycle designers have been pushing the envelope since Napoleon crossed the Alps. If you can’t find a motorcycle in this gallery that causes you to stop and stare, check your pulse, something is seriously wrong.

With the interest in electric and hybrids, motorcycle designers are allowed new freedom with structural components and power transfer systems and redefining bad ass. Motorcycle design may be the last frontier of truly innovative

Read more HERE ]]> The Latest Electric Motorcycle News elmotomaster http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?17-Top-Ten-Bad-Ass-Motorcycles Electric Cars Will Be Sold and Serviced Like Appliances, Thankfully http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?8-Electric-Cars-Will-Be-Sold-and-Serviced-Like-Appliances-Thankfully&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:17:07 GMT Attachment 40

By Brad Berman on August 16, 2010
Published on Plugincars.com

Hardcore gearheads use the term “appliance” to put down electric cars. But those EV haters don’t realize that gas-powered racers have nothing on electric cars—loaded with low-end torque—when it comes to pure driving pleasure. Like it or not, in a world where computerized devices dominate our lives, it’s inevitable that cars will morph into high-tech mobility appliances.

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