Harley-Davidson has acted on its plan to evolve LiveWire as a standalone brand and acted on the stinging criticism it received from dealers , riders and the media alike by launching LiveWire ONE - with a $ 21,999 MSRP - some 35 percent less expensive than the original LiveWire . It has also responded to the criticism that the original 2019 LiveWire really hadn ' t been evolved from the 2014 prototype ( falling way short of the technology expected from such a project ) by stacking the new model with tech features that will give Zero Motorcycles and others something to worry about - especially at this price point . " Built for the urban experience , with personality and soul , and the power and range to ' take you beyond ', it is immediately available to order online at LiveWire . com in addition to select LiveWire dealers - initially 12 incoming LiveWire brand dealers in California , New York and Texas ." Jochen Zeitz , Chairman , President and CEO of Harley-Davidson , is quoted as saying : " As part of the Hardwire Strategy , we made a commitment that Harley-Davidson would lead in electric . " We recognised the pioneering spirit and brand value in LiveWire for our community and took the decision to evolve the original LiveWire motorcycle into a dedicated EV brand . The new LiveWire ONE builds on the DNA of Harley-Davidson , but with the electric focus and ambition of the new

LiveWire brand . " Harley-Davidson and LiveWire will continue to rewrite the motorcycle rulebook and we are excited about this next chapter in our legacy ." LiveWire ONE is being billed as the " bike with a pulse " - a ' Haptic heartbeat ' to be exact , " adding a touch

of humanity to electricity ," as a bike that is digitally connected - " stream directions , monitor alerts , and track your recharge status " and as having " instant acceleration - smooth power from the electric motor that can produce 100 % of its rated torque instantly ."

The Fast Charging feature will deliver a claimed target recharge DC Fast Charge of 0 to 100 % in 60 minutes / 0 to 80 % in 45 minutes ; a 146 mile city cycle riding range ( based on SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure data ); custom modes that " define how LiveWire ONE performs " and can personalise the riding experience , and as having advanced rider systems and a 6-axis IMU " that tracks and anticipates change . " With evolved software and hardware , LiveWire ONE builds on the experience of the original LiveWire and reflects the new identity of the LiveWire brand . " LiveWire is the first OEM with a hybrid omni-channel model , combining the best of digital and physical , allowing the customer to interact with the brand on their own terms ." LiveWire ONE is due to debut at IMS North California ( Sonoma ) on July 18th and the plans are for LiveWire ONE to be available in international markets from 2022 .

Swedish lightweight electric bike maker CAKE has signed up with energy company Vattenfall to work on the creation of what it believes will be the world ' s first ' fossil-free ' motorcycle . Aiming for production in 2025 , the bike won ' t just be electric - like all

CAKE ' s current products - but be manufactured from the ground up , including the supply chain , without using fossil fuels . Since manufacturing makes up a substantial element of the carbon emissions of a bike in its entire lifecycle , it is a worthy goal , even if it will take time to achieve .

Annika Ramsköld , Head of Corporate Sustainability at Vattenfall , said : " This collaboration is an excellent example of how we can contribute with fossilfree know-how and supply chain expertise in a specific product that drives towards zero emissions ." CAKE ' s founder and CEO , Stefan Ytterborn , added : " This truly empowers our ability to further inspire towards clean transportation , together with the amazing force of Vattenfall , their initiatives , know-how and clear targets ." The Swedish company , which introduced its first model , the Kalk , in 2018 , has since grown to offer a range of electric bikes , with both road-legal and off-road models , including the Ösa + and Ösa Lite - a pair of utility machines - the Kalk INK and streetlegal Kalk INK SL , and the

race-oriented Kalk OR Race and Kalk INK Race . Most recently it has added the Kalk AP to the range , standing for ' antipoaching ' and due to be made in a limited run of 50 bikes . Unusually , buyers spending € 25,000 on the Kalk AP are actually paying for two machines . One is the individually numbered bike that is delivered to them , the other is sent to the Southern African Wildlife College , along with a solar charge station . CAKE has also opened a new $ 25m factory in Albyberg , Stockholm , this summer , setting a goal to produce 20,000 bikes annually . Under the company ' s expansion plans , it hopes to employ 250 people at Albyberg by 2025 and have 1,000 global employees by 2030 .