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If there was ever an Xbox 360 Motorcycle here it is.  On show at Japan’s Tokyo Motor Show, the Yamaha EC-f is an electric motorcycle/scooter that sports a lightweight aluminum frame, a lithium-ion battery and a 0.6 kWh electric motor.  Best of all the EC-f uses a standard plug that works with any AC outlet.  …Continue reading: Yamaha’s EC-f All Electric Scooter Looks So Xbox 360

Just watch the video.  This thing is crazy looking.  Obviously taking some tech cues from Segway I would love to see a fat person riding one of these.

The Honda U3-X Electric Unicycle Concept uses internal balance control to ensure that the device stays upright and tops out at a speed of 3.7 Mph.  I really want to try one.  According to Honda president Takanobu It the concept has been designed with the elderly in mind to help them get around easier without all the bulk of present day scooters and such.

No word if this product will see production but I’m hoping it never sees action in a Mall Cop movie sequel.  Wait, or do I?  Last time I noticed Kevin James was fat right? …Continue reading: WTF?: Honda’s U3-X Electric Unicycle Concept (video)

Maybe it’s just pure coincidence, but Zero Motorcycles’ newest all electric bike has the same model name as Tesla’s newest all electric vehicle, the S.   The company also makes an all electric dirt bike and it’s probably fair to say that the S is a street legal, polished version of its brethren.  Top speed of the Zero S is 60mph with a total range of 60 miles on a 4 hour charge.  The company is currently taking orders for the bike, which will be delivered in May of this year and will cost just under $1,500 including shipping.

Which would you rather have the Zero S or the PUMA?

Video and more pics after the ‘leap’ …Continue reading: Zero Motorcycles Intros ‘S’ All Electric Road Bike: 60 Mile Range, 60 Cent Gas Tank (video)

Tesla will officially show off their Model S all electric sedan in about 1 hour.  Until then these leaked pics will have to suffice.  And after seeing them I can hardly contain myself.  Finally, an affordable electric vehicle ($50k) that doesn’t look like an electric vehicle.  Anyone else floored by the all touchscreen center console?

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Remember the Aptera Vehicle we showed you last month?  Well, two of  the all electric vehicles were spotted at the TED conference the day before they’re official unveiling (which is today).  Ya, that’s all I got.

Official product page here

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Tesla’s CEO clued us into some more info regarding the previously leaked S Saloon. Although no pictures or concepts were presented, Musk did confirm that the price tag of the Saloon would be about $60k.  For this price you’ll get an all electric vehicle with a 150 mile range.  Throw down a few more duckets and you’ll be able to buy a 300-mile range version.  Also, to quell the ‘long charge problem’, Tesla is working on a ‘quick swap’ battery pack and a quick charger that will top off the vehicle in about 45 minutes.  For those who buy into the short range vehicle, but find themselves going to Grandmas for the holidays, will have the option of renting a long range battery, although this idea is only being considered.

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I don’t know if you guys remember, but the Killacycle (an all electric motorcycle) broke on the scene last year when it’s owner crashed it outside of the Wired Nextfest here in LA (you can see it after the ‘leap’).  In the end of it all, as stupid as the owner looked, and as entertaining as it was to watch, they reaped some good awareness out of it.  Today, they’re back and this time there’s no follies, just records.  The Killacycle was the first electric vehicle to achieve an under 8 second quarter mile, and today they upped the anty with a 7.89 second run.  Additionally, they reached a new top speed of 174.05 mph.

Watching the video of its driver taking off just looks sick!  I wonder if his brain smashes into the back of his head?

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Telsa, which recently laid off a large number of its employees due to a financial debacle, has finally unveiled their Model S sedan. According to Tesla, the 4 door Lithium-ion powered ‘S’ will get about a 240 mile range, hit 0-60 in 6 seconds and start at just $60,000, which is $40,000 less than its 2-door roadster.

Question is, will they be around long enough to produce the car, despite taking 1,000 orders for their $100k Roadster.

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Remember that rumored electric Porsche from RUF I wrote about a few weeks ago?  Well, it’s here and RUF has released some detail goodiness.  Unfortunately, there’s no mention of price since it’s still very much a concept vehicle.  But you’ll be glad to know the RUF electric Porsche, which is based on the 911, can achieve a 180 mile range and a 7-second 0-60mph and a top speed of 160MPH. Its power is derived from a 204-HP  three-phase electric motor powered by Lithium-Ion, iron-phosphate based batteries.

More pics and specs after the ‘leap’ …Continue reading: Electric Porsche From RUF Revealed