MOBILITY
MOBILITY
PROTOTYPE : WE CAN ' T WAIT EITHER !
“ Zeros are so easy to ride and virtually maintenance free ,” says Umberto Uccelli , Managing Director for Zero EMEA , as he boasts the benefits of electrifying motorcycles .
“ There are no gears to worry about , and the way in which the power is delivered can be tuned to the individual rider ’ s preferences . We ’ re also seeing a rise in small electric powered two-wheelers , which offer so much more freedom than public transport , and this should hopefully get people interested in more premium motorcycles .”
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES IN E-MOTORSPORT A big year for the motorcycle innovator , Ducati , will be 2023 . The racing bike heritage of the brand will soon fast-forward to the modern day as the company supplies MotoE . The firm struck a deal with the FIM to supply its electric bike for the series , which is currently in testing .
COMMERCIAL VIABILITY : WILL CONSUMERS BUY E-MOTORCYCLES ? There is no doubting the benefits that electrification brings to riders . Power , silence and a limited strain on their conscience . Electric motorcycles are , and will continue to be , both fun and sustainable , but , for adrenaline seekers , there is one factor that may unknowingly increase their heart rates : range anxiety — that moment of panic when the battery reaches 0 % and there is no charger in sight .
“ While for many , the sound , smell and feel of a traditional petrol engine is a part of the appeal of motorcycling , the more people who have experience of riding an electric motorcycle , the more people appreciate that an electric powertrain can deliver an exhilarating experience ,” says Steve Sargent , Chief Product Officer at Triumph Motorcycles .
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