Ever since the Segway started people thinking about the self balancing scooter concept, there have been several attempts to build something similar. The Ryno, is an electric self balancing unicycle from Ryno Motors, a Portland, Oregon company started by Chris Hoffmann, a mechanical engineer who has been working on prototypes and finally has one that [...]
Electric motorcycles
Polaris is on a roll. Their own multi-line ATV, snowmobile and motorcycle business is doing very well, they’ve taken on Indian Motorcycles and now they’ve invested in Brammo. All of those Brammo customers who have been waiting for their Empulse to arrive may finally see some light at the end of the tunnel. As the [...]
Back in May we reported Brammo obtained the exclusive global license for the 6 speed integrated transmission for electric motorcycles that would be used in a couple of their upcoming models, the Engage and Encite. Based on communications to customers who have pre-ordered the Empulse, Brammo has confirmed the 6 speed shifter will be integrated [...]
Still not sure electric power is the wave of the future? Here’s a way to keep yourself squarely on the fence, batteries powered by gasoline. Set your coffee down and think about that one. When I saw this story the other day I wasn’t sure what the breakthrough was. Clarian Labs designed this small rotary [...]
