Magnetic hybrid motorbike unveiled in Japan

A Japanese vehicle manufacturer unveiled the prototype of a new electric motorbike carrying a hybrid magnetic motor, which can run almost noiselessly up to 180 kilometres (112 miles) on one charge. Tokyo-based Axle Corporation says that the battery of the next-generation electric vehicle motorbike can be charged at home, in the same way as a cellular phone. It takes a little over 6 hours to fully charge the battery, and the vehicle's maximum speed is capable of reaching 150 kilometres per hour (93 miles per hour). The company says the futuristic motorbike enjoys high energy efficiency thanks to a state-of-the-art magnetic motor which is a hybrid between a electromagnet and a permanent magnet. The new motor, called SUMO, short for "super motor," is housed inside the bike's rear wheel. The manufacture says the new motor is seven-times more cost efficient than gas-powered scooters.Daisuke Ito, a professional racer who test rode the EV-X7 prototype, said it could potentially replace machines we now see in motor races. "I just feel that in the near future, we'll be seeing these kinds of electric motorbikes running all around town. And when that happens, conventional vehicles could disappear from motor racing, too, and well be competing only in electric vehicles."www.itnsource.comReuters RTV521706

Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: itnsource

Length: 02:33
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Lightcycle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Nice I like the design and style potential in that thing.. I hope they incorporate some (or) all of the lines and aesthetics into some production models.aside from the anime influence apparent in it the shape and other characteristics wouild go well with "stealth" or similar theme.And Ii like both ends of the sound spectrum.. either really quiet or really loud. (be cool to have both on a bike)

Knight121198 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"B-But.. It's so very quiet.. So... lame. Can't thay atleast make a version that makes alittle sound atleast? I want some wroom wroom, damnit!"Its thinking like this thats keeping mankind from moving on from the fosil and oil based engines as a people we will never move forward all because we want thing to make a vroom vroom noise we are so screwed.

reYKCuf (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The truth is out there.

xxdonatelloxx (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

you didn't read the description, evildodgema.its a hybrid magnetic motordifferent from hybrid vehiclesjust read the description

brokeass89 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

try popping a wheelie on that.

Razil420 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

wow....very practical and environent safe

evoltron (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

well you can allways atach a gettoblaster in the back playin a vroom vroom tape LOL omg this people get into some rlly stupid figths.

Just2Evil (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

B-But.. It's so very quiet.. So... lame. Can't thay atleast make a version that makes alittle sound atleast? I want some wroom wroom, damnit!

klopjag (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

omg thats what im trying to tell you this one is quiet coz it doesnt use petrol! not all bikes are loud...

calvinthedestroyer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

112 mils per charge is not that impressive for a bike. did they say anything about its projected retail cost? Also I think "quit" is a bad thing when it comes to bikes, They need to be load so that other drivers can hear you coming. Will it come with pedals so that you can recharge it while you ride? hehehe

Magnetic hybrid motorbike unveiled in Japan

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