The electric motorcycle is called Apex H2 and its main mechanical feature is the environmentally friendly fuel system. However, its fully aerodynamic, futuristic and sporty design ( MotoE style), also figure as attractive presentation cards for its commercialization.

The concept shown in the past came as a surprise. Some people thought it might be changed by Segway, but the company’s engineers decided to stick with that sketch by retaining the radical features of the two-wheeler. The hydrogen storage tank and handlebars are virtually identical to the digital version.

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The single-arm double swingarm geometry is evident on the electric bike’s design for the two suspensions. However, they cannot be fully, or deeply, appreciated, as they are located on the right side of the Apex H2, and the photographs revealed by Segway show the left profile most prominently.

The motorcycle’s specifications call for 60 kW (80 horsepower) and a top speed of 150 kilometers per hour. At the moment the autonomy is unknown, although the brand reported that the average consumption is one gram of hydrogen per kilometer traveled. Its price in China will be 69,999 yuan, which translates to 9,400 euros or 10,900 dollars approximately.

About Segway

Segway is the world leader in personal transportation. Founded in 1999 by renowned inventor Dean Kamen, Segway has always strived to provide high quality, safe and reliable products for its customers. Segway-Ninebot is a global company in the field of intelligent transportation and short-distance service robots. The company’s business is international and sells products in more than 80 countries and regions. Ninebot’s corporate valuation has exceeded $1.5 billion. With world-renowned intellectual property, Segway-Ninebot aims to lead users and the entire industry into the future.

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In Australia, soldiers are testing the use of high-powered electric bicycles for military functions, focusing on silent scouting missions.

Troops from the Queensland Mounted Infantry Light Horse Regiment are testing these high-powered vehicles, although few would consider them bicycles, considering they can reach high speeds.

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Some have functional pedals, but are capable of exceeding 80 kilometers per hour during acceleration-only operation. Those high levels are made possible by an impressive 6.2 kW motor. Electric bikes can be pedal-powered by a 9-speed gearbox built around the bottom bracket, where many would traditionally hold a mid-drive motor.

Model

The precise description of the electric bike has not been officially released by the Australian military, but features indicate that it is the B-52 range from Australian company Stealth Electric Bikes.

They weigh 51 kg, carry 2 kWh batteries and rated for ranges up to 100 km on a single charge, but at slower speeds. At a power output of 50 km / h, they produce only 65 dB of sound. That’s well below the audible signature of a gasoline-powered motocross bike. They can be more easily mounted on a truck or other military vehicle, and even pedaled backwards if the battery runs out of power.

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Thomas Ovey, a corporal with the Queensland Mounted Infantry noted that “the footprint is minimized due to less power, less noise and it’s not kicking up a lot of dust that could be seen by enemy forces. It’s much more efficient than a standard motorcycle. They’ll call us in, we’ll get the motorcycles out, head over there and get the information.”

“We cover larger territory much faster and it saves time instead of waiting for troops to come to us when they’ve found something. It’s easier to get the electric bikes out and back,” he added.

It is worth noting that the use of these vehicles by military forces is expanding, since New Zealand and Norway’s armies have already carried out tests. In addition, mainly in Europe, police forces have relied on this technology for their security work.

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Providing the same personal mobility comfort as a bicycle, electrics use an electric motor to help cycling users travel faster, farther, steep uphill with less exhaustion.

While it is true that inexpensive electric bikes on the market have sacrificed quality and longevity for affordability, FUELL has focused on creating a premium offering designed for durability.

Higher build quality and stronger components also have a significant impact on the driving experience.

FUELL put a lot of time and effort into designing an electric bike that is fun to ride and built to last. The FUELL Flluid features a combination of high-end components such as a custom mid-drive motor, a Gates carbon belt drive, and a Shimano Alfine 8 internal geared hub.

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These components help differentiate the Flluid as a premium electric bike with a high-performance drivetrain.

The addition of dual batteries (504 Wh lithium), hydraulic disc brakes, integrated LED lighting, high-end Pirelli tires and all other components that are unique to FUELL further demonstrate the dedication of the design team to building a machine so unique and high performance. Its range reaches 200 kilometers or 125 miles and its market value is almost $ 5,000.

In the following FUELL Flluid ride test video you can see the level of the electric bike in action as it is put to the test:

About FUELL

The FUELL company began with the unexpected meeting and Franco-American convergence between Erik Buell, Frédéric Vasseur and François-Xavier Terny; all with the unifying idea of ​​creating an urban mobility solution for cities.

The founders combined their experience and competencies to invent a genuinely new experience completely focused on the needs of the urban cyclist.

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It is not your typical electric moped, with its large 26 ″ diameter wheels and a more traditional bike style frame.

The Ristretto electric bike has power, offering speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour (28 mph) in Class 3 mode or 64 kilometers per hour (40 mph) when unlocked. However, that unlocked mode may not be legal on public streets, depending on the local moped laws where you are.

To get the bike up to those speeds, there’s a CYC mid-drive motor rated at up to 3,500 watts (4.7 horsepower).

Both the front and rear suspension include preload, rebound and compression adjustments.

The bright LED lighting on the Ristretto is definitely of the “see” variety, not just the typical “be seen” lights found on basic electric bikes. The company claims the headlights provide 100 yards (91 meters) of forward visibility.

Battery and autonomy

The 52V battery offers up to 88 kilometers (55 miles) of range. The maximum range was probably calculated using the bike’s pedaling assist at lower speeds.

Pedaling the 38 kilogram (84 pound) bike may seem like a difficult task, however it includes a Shimano 11-speed drivetrain that should make the task a bit easier.

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The Ristretto also includes a smartphone app that allows riders to make adjustments to riding parameters as well as an optional GPS tracking update as an add-on that would allow riders to track their bike in the app if it is stolen.

Ristretto 303 FS is now crowdfunding on IndieGoGo and it has already proven to be a success – the seed funding goal has been reached and the campaign is still 28 days more online.

The Ristretto Electric company is the result of groundbreaking breakthroughs among Atelier & tonic’s scientific and technological advances. It also focuses on design and uses innovations in electric transportation, especially in the electric bike industry.

Written by | Gabriel Sayago

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But how do they work? What benefits does it offer?

The adaptive automatic transmission uses an algorithm to understand and instantly adapt to the needs of each person, taking into consideration their driving style. The gears change smoothly, without pressing buttons or levers similar to the advantages of cars in terms of automatic gearboxes.

With this new electric assistance system, the bike adapts to the rider and not the other way around. The gears change automatically and the algorithms of the system adapt instantly to the amount of electric assistance that the rider needs from the first pedal stroke.

Valeo’s technology developed in partnership with Effigear comprises a 48V electric motor, a torque of 130 Newton per meter that can also increase the rider’s effort by eight.

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Valeo’s electric assist allows a rider with a load of 150 kilograms to climb a 14% incline (the equivalent of a parking ramp) without much effort.

The Valeo Smart e-Bike system includes an anti-theft function built directly into the pedal assembly which, when activated, blocks use of the bike. It also features a pedestrian push assist feature, which is particularly useful when hauling heavy loads, and a push feature that makes it easy to pass other cyclists and climb hills.

With this technology, the French company reaffirms itself as the main player in electric mobility.

More about Valeo

Valeo is a supplier to the automotive sector, a partner of all manufacturers in the world that offers innovative systems and equipment for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions (57% of Valeo sales are based on components for sustainable mobility) and develops technologies for more intuitive handling such as the Smart e-Bike.

Written by | Gabriel Sayago

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This is the “HPS Domestique 1-21”, an electric road bike that has a weight not seen until now.

It has been created, according to the company, without any kind of commitment to be able to reach the numbers that surround it.

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The objective of the designers was to manufacture an electric bicycle that behaved like a high-performance non-electric bicycle, and in this the extra weight that the electrical system adds. Even so, the deployment of technology has served so that the weight of the HPS Domestique is only 8.6 kilos (18,9 pounds). 

Its name, Domestique, is a tribute to the cyclists who play the supporting role within a team without any sporting aspiration, since their role is none other than serving their teammates.

Within the electric bicycle itself, the role of “domestique” is played by the electrical system itself, giving support to the cyclist at specific times when they need it.

To develop an ultralight frame, the Monegasque firm turned to a company with great experience in the field, such as “Campagnolo”.

The geometry of the Domestique is made by hand and under the requirements of HPS itself. Being a limited edition of electric bicycles, the 21 units that the company will sell are reflected in the same table.

Given that the role of the electrical system is called to be merely punctual, since the cyclist will only go to it when their strength diminishes, the firm does not announce any autonomy or battery capacity, so it must be a restrained size, also logical keeping in mind that the goal of the whole set is to be light. What they do advance is that it is capable of attending for more than three hours in a row in a continuous climb.

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The battery is not located inside the frame, as is usual in high-end electric bicycles, but is attached like a support as if it were a bottle of energy drink.

The electric motor, yields 200 W of power and avoiding to affect the performance of the cyclist, it only has 20 Nm of torque. It is located on the bottom bracket, it is tiny and very light, with a weight / power ratio of 1.33 W per kilo.

The HPS Domestique is right now the only electric bicycle that the company has in its product portfolio, and it has a cost of 12,000 euros.

The engineering behind the creation has even counted on Formula 1 experts to end up with a result that has its greatest appeal in its weight.

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