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Igo Chack's 2012 Izh-1 Hybrid Motorcycle Concept.
Igor Chak is only 26 years old, but judging from this highly tecnological hybrid concept motorcycle based on the 1929 Soviet Izh–1, he’ll have an amazing future also in motorcycle design.
According Chak, the engine of his Izh-1 is a V-twin 849.40 ccm (51.83 cubic inches) that can generate 140 hp with 50% of the engine made from heat resistant and highly reinforced plastic. In addition to that, the engine has built in wiring and circuitry that reduces weight, damage to wires through corrosion and decay that will result in less faulty contacts and make diagnostics more precise.
The engine has an automatic smart fuel-regulating system to get the best mpg. In addition there is a brush less 60kw electric motor that is built in the rear rim, with a small 2 speed gearbox. The power to the electric motor comes from a Lithium Sulfide Battery (instead of Lithium ion batteries) located at the rear of the engine and the combination should give up to 80 mpg.
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Peugeot e-Vivacity hybrid in "a scooter a day" part two
The Peugeot e-Vivacity electric scooter concept was at the EICMA 2009 show, and if all goes to plan it will debut on the market in 2011. The e-Vivacity is a 50cc electric scooter using lithium ion battery technology.
It’s another example of just how far motorcycling is coming in terms of electric technology, especially in the scooter segment. The Peugeot e-Vivacity has power of about 4000W and a comfortable range of approximately 100 km.
The e-Vivacity batteries take about four hours to recharge, separated into two hours of actual recharging and another two hours to ensure the batteries will run at maximum efficiency. In what’s a first for me, because a lot of companies don’t do this, Peugeot has released figures that indicate battery life. It’s a good thing because often it isn’t concerns about range, but about battery life and cost that don’t get people on board with hybrid technology.
Continue reading: Peugeot e-Vivacity hybrid in "a scooter a day" part two
Piaggio USB hybrid concept at EICMA
Live at EICMA Piaggio has presented the hybrid USB “scooter”. USB in fact stands for Urban Sport Bike, a concept designed by Marco Lambri at Piaggio’s Pontedera Style Centre. The Piaggio USB is another step in the company’s exploration of urban motoring, and attempts to combine ecology with fun and safety in an innovative design.
Piaggio has its roots in scootering innovation, from the Vespa to the latest MP3 Hybrid and this prototype is another development on that hybrid technology. The Piaggio USB combines scooter, motorcycle and automobile technology, in an unusual design form with snug seating for the rider in an almost F1 maxi-scooter mix.
The Piaggio USB is equipped with a thermal two-stroke GDI motor and a rear wheel electric machine. It can run off either hybrid or full electric mode and has plug-in option for zero emissions riding too. Full details after the jump, and more Piaggio USB pics in the gallery.
Aspes Sirio Hybrid scooter
Italian brand Aspes relaunches in 2010 with a hybrid scooter called the Sirio Hybrid 50. The company is famous for its 125 Yuma scooter in the past, which was a sought-after ride for young ones at the end of the 70’s and into the early 80’s. The company has since been bought by Menzaghi Motors which is focusing on distributing the hybrid scooter as part of the future of motoring.
The Sirio Hybrid 50 runs off LiFePO4 electric batteries, which can be recharged while being used, and a classic combustion motor. Commands on the handlebars mean the rider can choose between full use of the engine which then recharges the batteries, or the Mix Mode of combining the motor with electric power.
The electric batteries can push the scooter to 18 km/hr, “electric + 4T” goes to 30 km/hr, and above that figure the scooter runs off the combustion engine alone. There is also a fully electric mode, taking the mode choice to three for the scooter. No further news as to production or pricing details is available, but it will be interesting to see if anything else comes of the new Aspes initiative.
Source | Ecoblog.it
Peugeot BB1 based on motorcycle
The Peugeot BB1 Concept looks more like a car than a motorcycle, but its technological inspiration in fact comes from the latter. The handle bars are pure motorcycle style, and the wheel axes are put together in such a way as to reflect the bicycle motif carried out in the video after the jump.
The roof solar panels indicate hybrid or electric technology, while the rear passenger seats surely take a leaf from the motorcycle book, too. The rear window is done in a panoramic style and on the whole, this is one very intriguing concept car from Peugeot. We’d be happy to see more cross technology in the future from the French company. The video is from the guys at Motosblog.fr.
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid pics and details
There is plenty of excitement going on at Piaggio these days, with the release of the brand new MP3 Hybrid. Those who see themselves cruising Rome on a scooter can now also do it knowing they’re respecting the environment and going easy on the pocket. While Piaggio is talking “revolution”, this is more of an evolution on the road to economical and environmental urban motoring.
Telling figures though, are a comparison of the hybrid scooter with other vehicle options. The MP3 hybrid in electric mode has no emissions whatsoever. In combined mode, CO2 emissions are a mere 40 g/km and fuel consumption is such that you can get 60 km off just one litre of petrol. A generic fuel driven scooter produces about 90 g/km of CO2 emissions, the environmental benefits are clear.
See after the jump for the full press release from Piaggio on its new pride and joy, and see the full MP3 gallery to see the style of this innovative model. There is currently no news regarding pricing and availability, but we’re keen to see this hybrid scooting around the streets of major cities in the future.
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid to be launched soon
According to the Solomoto30 magazine, Piaggio’s three wheeled hybrid scooter, the MP3 Hybrid, will soon be ready for production.
The hybrid scooter was presented at the 2008 Eicma show in Milan and is equipped with two engines: a four stroke, Leader series endothermic engine with fuel injection system, and an electric motor.
The engines work together to create greater performance and reduce consumption. Pricing could be set at about 10,000 euros but no official information on this or a launch date is currently available.
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