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Though still far from being a readily available technology , it is being claimed that new Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology being developed by Toyota could " change the EV game and save ICE in the process ". Taking a lead from the swappable battery concept , they are working on swappable fuel cells that will make hydrogen power more accessible . Ride Apart in USA reports that " the project was originally part of Toyota ' s mobility tech subsidiary known as Woven , and a working prototype was even developed back in 2022 . But this time around , it seems that the automaker is taking the idea much more seriously . A swappable hydrogen fuel cell network is much easier to set up than dozens of hydrogen refuelling stations . While this has the potential to make a big impact on the electric car market , it could also work just as well , or perhaps even better , in the electric motorcycle market . We ' ve seen tons upon tons of hydrogen-focused initiatives in the motorcycle industry . From projects by the brilliant minds of MIT students to literally the Japanese Big Four collaborating with Toyota in developing hydrogen fuel cellpowered two-wheelers , it ' s clear that hydrogen has a future in the twowheeled world , but its just a question of finding out how ".

German carmaker Volkswagen raised its investment in Rivian , an American electric-vehicle start-up , to $ 5.8bn , up by $ 800m from an initial investment announced in June . The companies have launched a joint venture that will integrate Rivian ' s technology into Volkswagen ' s cars . Previously , VW said it would shut three plants in Germany amid dwindling sales and the looming onslaught of cheap Chinese EVs .

Brembo revenues for the first 9- months of 2024 totalled € 2,927.8m which was + 0.3 % on the same period of 2023 (+ 0.8 % on a like-forlike exchange rate basis ). EBITDA was € 501.1m ( 17.01 % margin ); EBIT was € 302.0m ( 10.3 % margin ); net profit was € 197.2m ; net investments € 268.7m ; net financial debt € 637.0m . Brembo added Ohlins Racing of Sweden in Q3 - described as its largest ever acquisition with SBS Friction ( Denmark ) and J . Juan ( Spain ) added in 2021 . Founded in 1961 in Italy , Brembo cites over 600 motorsport championship title wins in its history , presently employing 16,000 people across 15 countries , 32 production and business sites and 9 R & D centres . Turnover was € 3,849m in 2023 . The two-wheeler business is said to be worth approximately 13 % of total Brembo revenues ; www . brembo . com

<<< Continued from page 48 will supply certain Dunlop branded tires to SRI in Europe for a five-year period - subject to a minimum of 4.5 million tires per year being purchased for the five-year term , on a take-or-pay basis . The collateral details and fine print surrounding this complex deal between Goodyear and SRI appears to suggest a degree of distrust that likely is still a legacy of the collapse in relations between the two seen in 2015 . In 1997 , SRI and Goodyear joint ventured manufacturing tires for each other ' s markets , including Dunlop branded tires . As part of the agreement , Goodyear acquired 75 % interests in Dunlop Tyres , the UK company which Sumitomo had formed , and in Dunlop Tire Corporation . Goodyear and SRI also

The Boise , Idaho based HardDrive V- twin parts and accessory distribution brand from WPS ( Western Power Sports ) has announced its new 2025 catalog . " In a dynamic and ever-evolving industry , HardDrive remains driven to provide innovative brands and products to their global dealer network . The 2025 HardDrive catalog is in full swing with over 700 + new items that span across all product categories and can be viewed online or in print . " HardDrive strives to bring its dealer network top quality service items , while holding a competitive market value and this year its expanded into carburetion , rear drive belts and mechanic service covers . The portfolio will continue to expand its vast variety of products and applications ." Krys Brown , Segment Director for V- Twin and Street at WPS said : " We are

made investments in each other . On 14 February 2014 , Goodyear announced its intention to dissolve its

proud to announce our new exclusive partnership with Cerwin- Vega / Daimond Audio and excited to offer our dealer network an elite brand with decades of deep seeded roots within the audio industry . They ’ ve come to the market with a top-tier level of innovation that will be hard to compete with . " New to the family of brands this year are industry leaders such as Cobra USA and Wild- Ass Seat Cushions . Cobra brings years of experience with their classic designs and quality level that is second to none . Our 2025 catalog pages are filled with exhaust systems , slip-on mufflers , sissy bars , luggage racks and freeway bars . " The team over at Wild-Ass have taken the inflatable , medical grade seat cushion selection to a whole new level . They are passionate about bringing

partnership with SRI due to alleged " anticompetitive conduct ". The JV ended in 2015 with the Dunlop brand being shared between the two companies ever since . Goodyear will license back the Dunlop trademarks from SRI for commercial ( truck ) tires in Europe on a long-term basis , subject to a royalty on sales . Dunlop consumer tire sales totaled $ 532m in 2023 . Dunlop commercial tire sales totaled $ 201m in the same period . Other specialty Dunlop tire sales ( excluding motorcycle ) totaled $ 22m . Goodyear will retain its rights to the Dunlop trademarks for its motorcycle tire businesses in Europe and Oceania . SRI will hold rights to the Dunlop brand for new motorcycles ( and cars ) made by Japanese manufacturers . Other SRI tire brands include Falken and Ohtsu . www . goodyear . com

pure comfort to riders and if you hit a rally this year , please stop by and see them out there having fun and educating the masses ." www . hdtwin . com