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Rumors suggest that a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid model could be headed to the next Dakar Rally . The ambitious Indian manufacturer has been in new model overdrive in recent years . An Indian media outlet recently described a prospective new , liquid-cooled 450 cc model as " the upcoming Himalayan 450 Raid ". It will expected to feature " next level tech and performance " that will take it closer to models from established Dakar competitors such as Honda , KTM , and others .
Texas based Volcon ePowersports ( of ' Grunt ' fame ) has partnered with Tropicars to expand into 20 additional international markets in the Caribbean . Tropicars is a major distributor of golf cars , utility vehicles , and other products used in the golf , resort , hospitality , and power sports industries .
Electrek reports that Miami-based electric scooter company Fluid FreeRide has paid to have 1 million trees planted . Partnering with ' Trees for the Future ', a nonprofit , the company says it has been funding the planting of 100 trees for each electric scooter sold .
Jet engine maker Rolls-Royce ( R-R ) predicts that electric air taxis are coming soon . The president of its electrical division has said that he expects a " fully-electric small aircraft in three to five years . The first commercial application of P-Volt , a battery electric system developed by R-R , will have about 600 kilowatt hours of power , which will enable flying six to eight people as far as 150 km ". The system can be used for both electric vertical take-off and landing , or so-called eVTOLs or commuter aircraft . One of R- R customers , Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd ., has already booked orders from American Airlines , Virgin Atlantic and Avalon , one of the major aircraft lease brokers . Avolon says that its VA-X4 , a zero-emission four-passenger aircraft , can fly as fast as 200 miles per hour over a range of more than 100 miles .
BRP has launched a new CSR Program and announced that it is to strengthens its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility - " raising the bar with ambitious environmental targets . We are very proud of our CSR25 program , which stretches the boundaries of our commitment to create a stronger future for our employees , our dealers , our customers and all of our stakeholders ," declared José Boisjoli , President and CEO .
2022 North American NVP Expo Madison , WI ., August 19-21 , 2022
Parts Unlimited , Drag Specialties and Parts Canada are once again teaming together this August to present their 2022 North American NVP EXPO at Madison , Wisconsin . " This Expo will unite the three companies to introduce the fall buying season . With this collaboration , exhibitors will have the best of all teams in one location to roll out new products and programs and to educate both dealers and sales reps alike ." The North American NVP kicks off Friday , August 19 exclusively for exhibitors and the Parts Unlimited , Drag Specialties and Parts Canada Sales Force . On Saturday , August 20 the Expo opens to dealers for 2 full days with a new , expanded expo floor . The expanded layout allows the space needed to introduce new vendors and increase the overall expo experience . " Dealers will have the opportunity to connect and engage with even more of the industry ' s leading brands on the expo floor , through dealer training sessions and socially at the Meet & Greet / Bike Show ." From James Danyluk , President of
Steve Fisk
Our thanks to Joe Philipson for news of the passing of industry pioneer Steve Fisk . Fisk was a major player and catalyst in the early years of the founding in the United States of what became Zodiac International , and a pivotal senior purchasing executive for many years for Custom Chrome Inc . of Morgan Hill , California . He was a larger-than-life character and was one of a handful of key buyers who played an important role in the early years of the evolution of the Harley-Davidson and wider custom motorcycle aftermarket . The contacts and experience he built up sourcing parts and accessory tooling and capacity in Asia , especially in Taiwan , where he lived for many years , did much to lay the foundation for the explosion in the custom parts industry seen from the late 1960s onwards . We here at AMD Magazine will always regard him as a friend and he will be missed .
The last Drag Specialties / Parts Unlimited NVP Expo was staged at Louisville in February 2020 . Mike Collins , LeMans Corporation CEO says : " It ' s been three years since we last gathered in Madison for our NVP . It ' s great to be back and what better way to do it than with our Parts Canada team . It ' s long overdue and needed ."
Parts Canada said : " The last time Parts Canada got together with the Parts Unlimited team was to celebrate our 20th anniversary and it was a complete success . NVP offers our
Huntington Beach , California , based Tolemar Manufacturing ( owned by New York based Private Equity investor BRS & Co .), has completed three addon acquisitions , increasing the company ' s portfolio of brands serving the UTV , ATV and motorcycle markets . These acquisitions include Todd ' s Cycle , a Hawaii based handlebar parts and accessories brand for motorcycles , Hesperia , California based 5150 Whips , a manufacturer and marketer of LED lighting and safety flags for UTVs , and Boat Whipz , a manufacturer and marketer of LED lights for off-road and watercraft vehicles . Eric Ison , CEO of Tolemar , commented : " The acquisition of these three brands expands our
dealers an opportunity to see the largest powersports distributor expo in North America and we can ’ t wait to see our customers and suppliers in person ."
Tolemar Completes Three Add-on Acquisitions
product offering for our customers and enables us to further engage with our customers as they accessorize and enhance their motorcycles , UTVs , ATVs , and watercraft ." Tolemar additionally owns and operates Trinity Racing , LA Choppers and Baron Custom Accessories . www . tolemar . com
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