Hello GP-UK,
On Friday, November 28, 2008, at 3:51:10 PM, Chris wrote:
> On Thursday, November 27, 2008, at 2:55:52 PM, Mary wrote:
>> Has anyone any experience of this or anything similar?
>> http://www.firebox.com/product/2166/Ego-Electric-Street-Scoota
>> The top speed is 30mph ("limited by regulation": does that mean it could
>> go faster?) so not of interest for long distances or boy racers!
> I suspect "limited" means mechanically prevented otherwise it would be
> classed as a light motorcycle, if indeed you can have an electric
> light motorcycle.
I spoke too soon!
Guardian | 125mph electric bike ready to burn rubber.
Alok Jha, green technology correspondent
guardian.co.uk, Friday November 28 2008 00.01 GMT.
Opening Paragraphs.
It may not have the macho roar of a Harley-Davidson, but the TTX01
will ride easier on your conscience. The world's fastest all-electric
motorbike, with a top speed of 125mph, has been unveiled at an
international bike show. The TTX01, designed and built by British
engineers, was commissioned by the organisers of the world's first
emissions-free grand prix for motorbikes, which will be held on the
Isle of Man's TT circuit next June. It is the most advanced
emission-free bike close to commercial production: it is already
road-legal in the UK and its makers claim it can go from 0-60mph in
3.5 seconds. A limited number will go on sale at the end of next year,
for £20,000.
End Quote
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/nov/28/green-technology-motorbike
or
http://preview.tinyurl.com/6ajnwd
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