![]() In 1988, Ed Rannberg, who founded Eyeball Engineering, tested his electric drag motorcycle in Bonneville. On June 17, Corbin's motorcycle completed the 8 miles (13 km) uphill course in 26 minutes. The event was created and promoted by Charles McArthur, an environmentalist. In June 1975, the first Annual Alternative Vehicle Regatta was held at Mt. This motorcycle used a battery manufactured by Yardney Electric. In 1975, Corbin built a battery-powered prototype street motorcycle called the City Bike. The motorcycle used a 24 volt electric starter motor from a Douglas A-4B fighter plane. Later in 1974, Corbin, riding a motorcycle called the Quick Silver, set the electric motorcycle speed world record at 165.387 mph (266.165 km/h). In the early 1970s, Mike Corbin built a street-legal commuter electric motorcycle called the Corbin Electric. It had a 30 mph (48 km/h) and a 50 miles (80 km) range on a full charge. In 1974, Auranthic Corp., a small manufacturer in California, produced a small motorcycle called the Charger. In the same year, a prototype electric motorcycle called the Papoose, was built by the Indian Motorcycle Company under the direction of Floyd Clymer. It was later replaced with a hydrazine fuel cell, giving it a range of 200 miles per US gallon (240 mpg ‑imp 0.012 L/km) and a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h). In 1967, Karl Kordesch, working for Union Carbide, made a fuel cell/ Nickel–cadmium battery hybrid electric motorcycle. In 1946, it led to the formation of the Marketeer Company (current-day ParCar Corp.). Due to the popularity of the vehicle, Williams started making more such vehicles in his garage. ĭuring the World War II, compelled by fuel rationing in the United States, Merle Williams of Long Beach, California, invented a two-wheeled electric motorcycle that towed a single-wheeled trailer. The electric models remained available until 1948. But after the war, they switched to conventional models. Due to fuel rationing, they found some degree of success. They continued production during the German occupation with their permission. In 1936, the Limelette brothers founded an electric motorcycle company called Socovel ( Société pour l’étude et la Construction de Véhicules Electriques or Company for research and manufacture of electric vehicles) in Brussels. Even though the vehicle was registered for road use, it never went past the trial stage. ![]() ![]() In 1919, Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies made a prototype electric motorcycle in which the batteries were fitted under the seat of the sidecar. The motorcycle had a three-speed controller, with speeds of 4 miles (6.4 km), 15 miles (24 km) and 35 miles (56 km) per hour. It claimed to have a range of 75 miles (121 km) to 100 miles (160 km) per charge. The October 1911 issue of Popular Mechanics mentioned the introduction of an electric motorcycle. This electric bicycle was mainly intended for racetrack use. Speed control was by a resistance placed across the handlebars. Powered by a bank of storage batteries, the motor was placed in front of the rear wheel. Īt the Stanley Cycle Show in 1896 in London, England, bicycle manufacturer Humber exhibited an electric tandem bicycle. ![]() On 8 November of the same year, another patent application for an "electric bicycle" was filed by Hosea W. On 19 September 1895, a patent application for an "electrical bicycle" was filed by Ogden Bolton Jr. The early history of electric motorcycles is somewhat unclear. Patent drawing for an "Electric Bicycle" (1895) Mike Corbin's motorcycle Quick Silver sets electric motorcycle speed record of 165.387 mph (266.165 km/h)įirst mass-produced electric scooter, Peugeot Scoot'Elec, releasedĬhip Yates sets Guinness record of fastest electric motorcycle with 316.899 km/h (196.912 mph) Karl Kordesch makes an hydrazine fuel cell motorcycle Marketeer company founded, based on an electric motorcycle made by Merle Williams. Norwegian motorcycle company “Tempo” produced the Tempo Electro Transportsykkel Socovel electric motorcycle company founded. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies make an electric motorcycle prototype. Popular Mechanics article introduces an electric motorcycle. Electric bicycles are similar vehicles, distinguished by retaining the ability to be propelled by the rider pedalling in addition to battery propulsion.Įlectric scooters with the rider standing are known as e-scooters.Įarliest known electric motorcycle patent. Electric scooters are distinguished from motorcycles by having a step-through frame, instead of being straddled. Power is supplied by a rechargeable battery which drives one or more electric motors. Electric scooter on the field on Bagan Plain in MyanmarĮlectric motorcycles and scooters are plug-in electric vehicles with two or three wheels.
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