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JULY 2023 (# 288 )
COMMENT - EU is Now Endorsing eFuels .................................................... 4
In a spectacular volte face with potentially huge implications for the international motorcycle industry , the European Union has now amended its permissible carbon emission-free transport regulations for 2035 and beyond new models by admitting eFuel powerplant options to the party - welcome to the multiverse . Hurrah !
PROGRESSIVE AFT - Mees Dominates the Miles in New Era ...... 24-26
Everything changes and nothing changes ? Jared Mees just scored a third consecutive Mile victory as the 2023 season reached its halfway point at Duquoin , Il . Meanwhile the AMA says that the massively diversified platform and brand landscapes in both main classes puts its rule-set changes to proof .
MIC Q1 NEW REGISTRATIONS - Leading Brand PTW sales down ........ 16
The Motorcycle Industry Council reported United States Q1 total new powersports vehicle registrations down by -5.8 % at 174,327 units . On-highway motorcycles were down by -7.4 % at 64,940 units , Dual Sports + 7.9 % at 18,703 and ATVs -16.30 % at 38,487 units .
BONNEVILLE - Your Chance to Make Yours the Fastest Brand on Two Wheels ?...................... 31-33
The history of motorsports endeavors is paved with the jeopardy of dashed hopes , but does that ever stop us from trying ? Hell no . One man ' s lifelong dedication to the art will play out again at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials at the end of August - but he needs your help !
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