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Ducati Signs Deal with Vmoto to Produce Electric Scooters

Ducati has tied up with Chinese electric scooter and motorcycle manufacturer Vmoto.
The scooters will be rebranded as licensed products.
It will be a luxury version of the current Super Soco CUx scooter.

Ducati has tied up with Chinese electric scooter and motorcycle manufacturer Vmoto. The deal should see a Ducati-branded electric scooter before the launch of a fully-electric Ducati motorcycle.

The deal licenses Vmoto to build Ducati-branded Super Soco CUx electric scooters as “official products under the license of Ducati.” Soco is a sub-brand of Vmoto.

However, as expected, the scooters will not be any run-of-the-mill bikes. Instead, these will be a special luxury version of the CUx and sold at premium prices.

The deal also says that Vmoto will distribute the scooters to their distribution network. Ducati, on the other hand, will carry out the marketing duties.

If the upcoming scooter is based on the CUx, the performance figures ought to remain the same. Currently, the 2019 model uses a 3.75hp Bosch hub motor which gives it a top speed of 45 km/h. That isn’t a lot, of course, but it is applicable to the speed limit in heavily urbanized areas.

Its 1.8 kWh battery pack gives it a range of up to 75km. Other novel features include a built-in forward-facing camera for safety and sharing to social media purposes.

We are a little surprised by Ducati’s move, frankly. But the Italian manufacturer has also worked with a bicycle manufacturer and marketing the bike. Perhaps they are looking at a holistic approach, rather than just sticking to the big bike market only.

We shall see what they have in their sleeves by Intermot and EICMA this year.

Source and pictures: Electrek.co

Pengilangan Vespa Elettrica Akan Bermula Dari Bulan September 2018

Piaggio Group pada mulanya telah merancang untuk mula mengilangkan Vespa Elettrica pada hujung tahun 2017.
Kini ianya disahkan yang pengilangan akan sedia bermula pada bulan September 2018.
Piaggio akan menghasilkan dua varian berbeza: satu model elekrtik sepenuhnya dan satu lagi model hibrid.

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Vespa Elettrica Production Begins in September 2018

Piaggio Group had initially planned for the Vespa Elettrica to go into production in late 2017.
It has now been confirmed that production is set to go in September 2018.
Piaggio will produce two models: One fully electric and the other a hybrid.

Piaggio Group had originally intended to start work on their electric Vespa, appropriately called Elettrica, in “late 2017” but unspecified delays had set the date back to September this year.

Vespa @ EICMA 2016: An electrifying future ahead

The Vespa Elettrica still maintains the iconic “wasp” design, ensuring that the bike will continue for many years to come.

Vespa claims the electric motor produces 4 kW (5.36 hp) of peak and 2 kW (2.68 hp) of continuous power. The manufacturer also added that the Elettrica has the least range of 96.5 km (60 miles). There is an onboard charger hidden in the fuel filler cap so you can charge the bike where you stop, say at work.

Vespa will also be producing a hybrid “X” model alongside the fully electric variant. The hybrid will have a gas generator which recharges the batteries, extending the bike’s range to 193 km (120 miles).

Breaking it down, the smaller battery in the hybrid version has a range of 48 km (30 miles) on its own, while the extra 144.8 km (90 miles) is available with the gas generator switched on. The battery is smaller as space is needed to accommodate the generator.

Vespa also says that the Elettrica’s performance should be similar to a 50cc scooter, but there are two power modes: “power” and “eco.” Additionally, the Elettrica features a reverse mode.

Last but not least, the new bike will also include a TFT instrument display and Bluetooth connectivity in line with the latest contemporary motorcycles.

No prices have been released at this moment. Sales will start in Europe, before moving to the States and Asia. Piaggio hopes the Vespa Elettrica will be available worldwide by November 2018.

BMW Dedahkan Skuter Elektrik Concept Link

Elektrik skuter BMW Concept Link yang super futuristik telah diperkenalkan baru-baru ini ketika acara tahunan Concoro d’Eleganza Villa d’Este di Itali.
Motosikal Concept Link ini merupakan kenderaan emisi-sifar yang datang dengan prestasi hebat serta kepintaran tahap tinggi bagi membantu para
penunggang ketika perjalanan.
“BMW Motorrad Concept Link, dengan gaya yang sederhana dan tanpa batas waktu, bukanlah sekadar konsep – ianya satu simbol kepada era baru.”

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BMW Concept Link Electric Scooter Unveiled

The super futuristic BMW Concept Link electric scooter was recently introduced during the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy.

The Concept Link is a zero-emission vehicle that comes with great performance as well as high levels of intelligence to assist the rider while riding.

“The BMW Motorrad Concept Link, with its timeless and reduced style, is more than a concept – it is rather a symbol for a new era.”

BMW has unveiled its remarkable Concept Link electric scooter concept during the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. According to the German auto and bike manufacturer, the zero-emission scooter concept will change the general perception of how two-wheelers are used as a mode of transportation in and out of the cities. (more…)

Alessandro Tartarini – Designer and innovator

Get to know renowned Italian automotive designer Alessadro Tartarini and his recent creation called the Velocifero MAD.

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Bikes and bike trends that ruled EICMA 2016

Here’s our pick of bikes and bike trends that ruled last week’s EICMA 2016 show.

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Is the KTM E-Speed electric scooter being revived?

‘New drivetrain system’ development stated in annual report could suggest the revival of the KTM E-Speed electric scooter concept for production.

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Bosch motorcycle division ramps up

Bosch grants autonomy to its motorcycle division as it announces a wave of new gear including small bike ABS and e-Scooter hub motor. (more…)

Attack of the Gogoro

A new electric scooter concept was unveiled recently at the 2015 Consumer Electronic Show or CES in the US, yes we know many have been cropping up ever since electric vehicles have become mainstream only to fade off into nothing, but this scooter may actually change and revolutionise the whole landscape of the motoring world. (more…)

Report: KTM E-Speed project canned

Sources allege that the KTM E-Speed electric scooter project has been axed.

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