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In addition to a slew of key hires , Austin , Tx . based Volcon Inc . ( NASDAQ : VLCN ), " the first all-electric , off-road powersports company ," ( of ' Grunt ', ' Runt ' and ' Stag ' EPTW fame ) says it has received over 250 dealership applications ( as at early December ) and had officially signed another six , totaling 25 secured tier-one brick-andmortar stores in USA since launching its Dealer Program in November . Volcon ' s Liberty Hill factory location will be situated on 70 acres in Northwest Austin , Texas , consisting of a vast trail network through a dense mix of cedar and oak trees that will soon become the company ' s proving grounds . " Along with a dry creek bed and running river , the property will serve as the perfect location to continually test and refine Volcon ' s two and fourwheeled vehicles ." www . volcon . com
Canadian electric sports bike manufacturer Damon Motors ( Vancouver , Bc .) was named as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree . The company was recognized in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation category for its proprietary HyperDrive , " the world ' s first monocoque-constructed , 100 percent electric , multi-variant powertrain ," says founder & CEO Jay Giraud . " Damon was selected for a CES Innovation Award from a record high number of over 1,800 submissions . In an elite class of its own , the HyperDrive boasts some incredible numbers - 200 hp , 200 mph , 200 mile range , 0-60 in three seconds , with virtually no maintenance ." This followed receiving a 2021 ' Good Design ' Award from the Galena , Illinois based and internationally respected Chicago Athenaeum Museum of architecture and design . www . damon . com
Canadian " off-road vehicle manufacturer " Taiga Motors ( TSX : TAIG ) has announced that it has completed production of its first customer-ready electric snowmobiles at its 130,000 sq . ft . Montreal , Qc . based facility and is " working with governing agencies on final approvals to begin first deliveries to pre-order customers in early 2022 ," according to CEO Sam Bruneau . " With the sleds soon ready for the snow , we are excited by the idea of our customers being able to ride on these cutting-edge machines that embody winter exploration without compromise ." www . taigamotors . ca
Ducati Tests ' V21L ' MotoE Prototype Race Bike
As if any proof were needed that the decision for Ducati to replace Energica as the ' Spec-Bike ' provider of choice for the Ducati MotoE bike that takes to the track for the FIM Enel MotoE WorldCup from 2023 had been ' in-play ' long before the October 2021 announcement , Ducati press released news that the prototype was already being tested on the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli track before the year was out . Code-named ' V21L ', the electric motorcycle prototype is the result of the joint work of the Ducati Corse team and the Ducati R & D engineers , led by Roberto Canè , Ducati eMobility Director . " It was taken out on track by Michele Pirro , professional rider and Ducati test rider since 2013 , who evaluated the technical characteristics and potential of Ducati ’ s first electric motorcycle ." Roberto Canè is quoted as saying : " We are experiencing a truly extraordinary moment . I find it hard to believe it is reality and still not a dream ! The first electric Ducati on the track is exceptional not only for its uniqueness but also for the type of undertaking : challenging both for its performance objectives and for its extremely short timescales , and we are certainly not
When BMW failed to upgrade the K1600 ' s unique six-cylinder engine to meet Euro 5 emissions rules ( in time for 1st January 2021 implementation ) there were fears that the bikes could be phased out - but BMW has launched an emissions-friendly K1600 range for 2022 . While the line-up is unaltered , with the K1600 GT , K1600 GTL , K1600 B and K1600 Grand America in the range , all the models have been improved for next year . It turns out that getting the 1,649 cc inline six to pass Euro 5 limits wasn ' t too hard . An additional set of lambda sensors in the exhausts , allied to a pair of knock sensors and some reprogrammed electronic controls were all it took , resulting in no loss of peak power . In fact , the 160 hp maximum - modest for the engine ' s size and six-cylinder layout - now arrives 1,000 rpm lower than before at a mere 6,750 rpm , with peak torque rising from 129 lb-ft to nearly 133 lbft and arriving at 5,250 rpm . The engine updates also include the finished yet , but in the meantime , we have laid an important first ' brick '." Pirro stated : " Testing the MotoE prototype on the circuit was a great thrill , because it marks the beginning of an important chapter in Ducati history . The bike is light and already has a good balance , and the throttle connection in the first opening phase and the ergonomics are very similar to those of a MotoGP bike . " If it weren ' t for the silence and for the fact that in this test , we decided to limit the power output to just 70 % of performance , I could easily have imagined that I was riding my bike ." Canè went on to say that " the most important challenges in the development of an electric racing
2022 BMW K1600 updated
addition of adjustable engine brake control , helping to prevent rear wheel lock-up on downshifts , and the ability to run on lower-octane fuel than the recommended 95 RON when necessary . Chassis-wise , the electronic suspension is improved for 2022 with a six-axis sensor that helps automatically adjust the front and rear damping , but from a rider ' s perspective the biggest updates are the on-board motorcycle remain related to the size , weight and range of the batteries . Ducati ' s goal is to make electric motorcycles that are characterized by their lightness and high-performance available to all FIM Enel MotoE World Cup participants . " Additionally , the focus of the project is on the consistency of power delivery during the race and the development of a cooling system that is suitable for the objective . Our experience in the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup will be a fundamental support for product R & D . " As soon as the technology allows it , the goal is to create a Ducati electric vehicle for road use that is sporty , light , exciting and able to satisfy all enthusiasts ."
technology - comprehensively updated , including the addition of a new TFT screen - measuring 10.25 " corner-to-corner - with a split-screen function to allow instruments and navigation to share the same space . Programmable buttons in the fairing side can be assigned to a variety of functions , and since the display has phone connectivity , BMW has even incorporated a phone cubby above the dash .
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