Good news for those green minded motorcycle enthusiasts.  Zero Motorcycles has released a full electric motorcycle for the street.  The Zero S packages a 4 kWh patent pending lithium ion array power source that is the smallest and lightest in the industry, it uses standard 110V or 220V input to charge in less than 4 hours and has a range of up to 60 miles.  At a cost of $9950 USD it is placed in the price range of the Yamaha YZF-R6(S), but at a cost to recharge of less than $.01 per km it is certainly a worthwhile alternative to the 5.9 L/100km that you will get from the YZF-R6. 

Check it out on the track

For more demonstrations and interviews visit Jay Leno’s Garage and Autoblog

Adam

 P.U.M.A.: Personal Urban Mobility & Accesibility.  This innovative experimental vehicle provides a fresh approach to personal mobility by expanding on the proven versatility of Segway’s existing transporters.  Unlike the existing PT’s in Segway’s product line, the PUMA provides seating for two.  Seating, being a key element as existing products are all operated while standing.  The PUMA is a fully electric vehicle and exhibits the same manueverability and intuitive operation as Sagway’s signature products. 

The PUMA is simply another exciting contribution to the all electric vehicle market that is currently unfolding in front of us.  In this writers opinion, this announcement shows the dedication and belief in what can be and what is in store for all of us as consumers.  We won’t all fit the mold for this type of vehicle but like concept vehicles they are painting a picture of the possibilities for the future. 

Below you can see the experimental vehicle as well as the fully enclosed concept vehicle.  Watch the video to see the PUMA in action.

Regardless of your opinion of the vehicle, you have to admit, it looks like fun!

Jason