“It takes decades:” Harley-Davidson CEO promises long-term transition to all-electric
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz says the company's shift to an all electric motorbike range will not be an overnight transition.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Honda unveils three new electric bicycle models to help meet 10 million sales target
Japanese automotive giant Honda has unveiled three new electric bicycle models, part of its plans to sell 10 million of them by 2025.
An absolute hoot: Kicking ICE on an electric Livewire road trip
This all-electric ride was every single bit as fun as an ICE ride, with slightly longer breaks and spending less than $10 on electricity, instead of $150 on petrol.
Lug+Carrie introduces smart journey app to make electric cycling safer for ‘mums and dads’
Melbourne-based eBike start-up Lug+Carrie is partnering with Intelematics to improve the safety and efficiency for its riders with a smart journey app.
E-scooters achieving biggest emissions reduction in Melbourne, survey finds
Report finds shared e-mobility options, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, can help reduce overall transport emissions in cities. The results are in Melbourne.
Motorbike maker Braaap wants to crowdfund electric expansion
Australian motorcycle company Braaap launches crowdfunded capital raise to help it expand in the US.
Aussie eBike subscription provider secures $5m ahead of US launch
Melbourne-based eBike provider and subscription operator secures funding for growth across Australia and into overseas markets.
Fonz Moto returns with the very cool NKD X electric motorbike
Fonzarelli is back with a new electric motorbike, the NKD X, and a new name; Fonz Moto.
Australian e-scooter maker Vmoto boosts sales, looks at battery swap options
Perth-based Vmoto makes a big splash on the global electric scooter market and is looking at battery swap and charging options.
25 things you might not know about a Harley Livewire
It's electric, prodigiously fun, and does 99% of what you want from a motorcycle. But there is plenty left to learn about the features and behaviour of a Harley Livewire.