Devout Moto Guzzi aficionado and part-time Jedi Master Ewan McGregor and his Padawan learner Charley Boorman have given the Harley LiveWire the proverbial ' Thumbs Up ' after giving two specially prepared examples a 13,000 mile off-road thrashing around South and Central America for their new Apple + TV series ' Long Way Up '. As additionally documented by H-D podcast ( Apple podcasts and Spotify ), the six-part series documents how " near-production " LiveWire models were modified to shred dirt road , single track and desert trail extreme off-road conditions . " Harley-Davidson stands for the timeless pursuit of adventure ," said Jochen Zeitz , Chairman , President and CEO , Harley-Davidson . This podcast series is a premier showcase for how Harley-Davidson ' s talented staff of engineers and designers go above and beyond in their mission to create motorcycles that unlock adventures wherever they may lead . These efforts can be experienced in the 2020 LiveWire - a shining example of how Harley-Davidson innovates to lead in the electrification of motorcycling . It ' s an experience that can only be truly understood after riding it ." Utilizing the same talented Harley- Davidson engineers and designers that developed the LiveWire motorcycle , a select group was assembled from the broader development team to modify nearproduction LiveWire models to complete the journey . Together , this team designed , modified and assembled a motorcycle in under thirty days . After initial testing , the team incorporated feedback to finalize ergonomic and storage systems on the bikes . In sixty days , the motorcycles were headed to the southern tip of Argentina . The modified LiveWire motorcycles used production specification RESS ( Rechargeable Energy Storage System ) hardware , chassis and Harley- Davidson Revelation powertrain components . In addition , the motorcycles were modified with prototype rotors , wheels and tires from the upcoming Harley-Davidson Pan America adventure touring motorcycle , and custom windshield ,
ALYI - Retro ReVolt Electric Motorcycle
Dallas , Texas based Alternet Systems , Inc . ( USOTC : ALYI ) has announced plans to start taking orders for its Retro ReVolt BMW R71 clone electric motorcycle starting in December . It will only be available in North America , both as a complete unit and as a kit that can be assembled on the buyer ' s own BWM R71 frame . The Retro ReVolt BMW R71 clone electric motorcycle is separate from the Rideshare ReVolt electric motorcycle . ALYI intends to start delivering in Africa next year for the growing rideshare market , gradually replacing existing combustion engine motorcycles in use within the existing taxi (" Boda- Boda ") market . In addition to the Rideshare ReVolt electric motorcycle going into production for fleet deployment next year , ALYI has recently initiated work on a new state-of-the-art , next generation electric motorcycle designed to innovate the rear shock and triple clamps made specifically for this project . Before delivery , both modified LiveWire motorcycles were evaluated at the Willie G . Davidson Product Development Center for initial testing and ridden under similar development validation conditions at Harley- Davidson ' s proving grounds facility . ' Long Way Up ' is available to stream exclusively on Apple TV +.
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Daymak Avvenire Series
Toronto , Canada based Daymak , which describes itself as an " established industry leader in Light Electric Vehicles ( LEVs )" and " known for cutting-edge e-bike design " says it is " trailblazing new territory with an exciting product launch - the Daymak Avvenire , a full line-up of six LEVs designed to invigorate the future of eco-friendly micro mobility ." Featuring conventional and reverse trike layout and associated design platforms , the Daymak Avvenire line " has been crafted to deliver the outstanding performance those familiar with the Daymak brand are used to ." Aldo Baiocchi , founder of Daymak , is quoted as saying : " At Daymak our goal is to make outstanding clean vehicles that make a positive impact on the environment for today and future generations . We build our vehicles to give freedom of movement that are also a joy to ride ." The launch release goes on to state that " known for its technological advancements within the light electric vehicle market , the company continues its growth with invigorating future prospects ." " We are excited that we will manufacture our product line here in Canada and create up to 500 new jobs in the Cleantech industry with the launch of Daymak Avvenire ," Baiocchi continues . " This will redefine what it means to travel using light electric vehicles . The technology we are designing will incorporate solar power to our fully enclosed vehicle line for an efficient , comfortable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional carbonemitting vehicles right at our doorstep ." The Daymak Avvenire series consists of six " revolutionary " electric vehicles , ranging from electric bicycles to a personal aircraft - " six individual vehicles , ranging from e-bikes and covered mobility scooters to a personal flying vehicle ." TERRA - an e-bike designed to handle both on-road and off-road conditions . Features include trickle charge solar panels and 100 km single charge capacity . FORAS - a covered recumbent bike : a single passenger electric vehicle with a range of up to 200 km , GPS , alarm and back-up camera . TECTUS - a fully electric AWD mobility e-scooter " designed for all types of weather conditions and all road types on the planet ." Features include solar trickle charging , rear storage , back-up camera , a range of up to 160 km and optional autonomous driving features . ASPERO - lightweight enclosed explorer vehicle . Adaptable to multiple terrain types and riding conditions , silent motor , no emissions . Features include solar trickle charging , rear storage , plow / trailer hitch and " superfast " 2-hour charge time . SPIRITUS - a complete two-seat coupé electric car with optional auto-pilot , WiFi connection , AC , solar trickle charging and full entertainment system ; range of up to 400 km on a single charge and acceleration from 0 to 60 in 1.8 seconds - said to be " the fastest three-wheel car on the planet ." SKYRIDER - the stuff of science fiction once , but Daymak says that " flying personal vehicles are no longer the stuff of dreams . SKYRIDER is an elegant and high-performance electric vehicle capable of flying ." Daymak is currently taking $ 100 deposits and looking for worldwide investors " to give shape to this innovative series ." www . daymakavvenire . com
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