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The global electric car market grew by 40 % in 2020 ( over 2019 ) - albeit still from still very low annual volumes . In contrast though , and influenced of course by the pandemic , the global total internal combustion engine car market slumped by -16 %.
Riding a Z650 , six-time WorldSBK Champion Jonathan Rea has finally got around to gaining his motorcycle licence . The 34-year old Northern Irishman has passed his British Compulsory Basic Training ( CBT ) and motorcycle tests , both at the first attempt . A video record of Jonathan ' s training can be found on his YouTube page .
Swiss watchmaker Breitling and British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph have announced a long-term partnership - gearing up for a limited-edition watch and a customised motorcycle to be revealed in early 2022 .
In addition to the investments into synthetic gasoline production technology announced by both Bosch and Audi three years ago , Porsche has now entered into a research agreement with Siemens , and BMW is investing in Californian start-up Prometheus Fuels - a company that plans to remove carbon-dioxide ( CO2 ) from the atmosphere and convert it into pump gas ; www . prometheusfuels . com
In addition to acknowledging that they will eventually adopt commonplatform swappable batteries with rivals Honda , Kawasaki and Suzuki , Yamaha has stated that while it only expects 2.6 % of bikes to be electric by 2030 , it projects a rapid increase after that , reaching 20 % by 2035 and 90 % adoption by 2050 , with low-carbon technologies like synthetic fuel accounting for much of the remaining combustion-engined market at that stage .
Galfer to sponsor the FIM ISDE
Spanish brake specialist Galfer has ramped up its commitment to the Enduro universe for the 2021 season . After sponsoring the FIM EnduroGP World Championship , and numerous national championships already this season , Galfer has now announced a major partnership with the most exciting and prestigious international off-road motorcycling championship in the world - the historic FIM International Six Days of Enduro ( FIM ISDE ). " Galfer has always been actively involved in the world of racing ," says Sales Manager Ivo Bristot . " We have been providing sponsorship in several disciplines , ranging from MotoGP to World Superbike , Motocross ( MXGP ) and TrialGP . " We consider the partnership opportunity with such a high-level event as the FIM ISDE ( a global symbol of the pinnacle of Enduro ) as the perfect way to actively support a sport which we have been involved with for many years . It is a sport that has contributed to the development of our high- quality brake products and has helped Galfer become synonymous with power , safety and high performance in Enduro . " Galfer has worked with the top international teams and riders in the Enduro World Championship for many years and is the preferred choice of multiple world championship winners such as Steve Holcombe and Brad Freeman , both members of the Beta Factory Enduro Team , among others ." The 2021 edition of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro ( FIM ISDE ) will take place in Italy , in Piedmont and Lombardy , from 30 August to 4 September 2021 . The best Enduro riders from more than 30 countries and five continents will be
competing on challenging off-road routes over a total of approximately 1,000 km , including special stages . The Galfer presence will include a stand with a large exhibition and hospitality area where the brand ’ s professional riders will be invited for autograph sessions and interviews with the international media . Located in the " Living " Paddock / Commercial Village area , Galfer says it would be delighted to welcome any fans , riders , professionals and dealers who want to know more about the Galfer range of brake products - especially its Endurospecific discs and pads . www . fim-isde . com www . galfer . es
Steve Holcombe
ISDE Programme - Italy 2021 , August 30 - September 4 Paddock Opens - Monday August 23 , Rivanazzo Terme ( PV ) Opening Ceremony - Saturday August 28 , Pavia Motocross Final - Saturday September 4 , Tazio Nuvalori Circuit Awards Ceremony & Closing Party - Saturday September 4
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