David Herron .com

Normally (in the U.S.) one doesn't buy a motorcycle for commutes but for recreation. This is true in the U.S. but not everywhere, as there are many countries with a different value system where they buy two-wheelers for daily utility use. Now, thanks to two different companies, you can enjoy the sport of motorcycle riding while greatly reducing your overall carbon footprint. They go on to discuss Zero Motorcycles and Brammo, but there are plenty of other electric motorcycle makers.

More information has come to light about the relationship between FIM and TTXGP. Especially interesting is the extreme similarity between the TTXGP and FIM rules. It is of course too early to tell whether this is harmful or beneficial for electric motorcycle racing.

In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle
manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto
executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines. “Aptera’s
production and delivery will be tied directly to funding,” said Wilbur.
During the past 12 months, the company’s initial offering – the aerodynamic Aptera 2e,
an all-electric, three-wheeled two-seater that gets the equivalent of 200-plus mpg – has
evolved from concept to near reality.

On April 4-5, 2009, Zero Motorcycles sponsored the 24 Hours of Electricross, an endurance race featu