Daily Archives: May 26, 2010

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May 26, 2010
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First Electric Motorcycle to Conquer Pike’s Peak

A quick note of congratulations is in order for Eva Hakansson and the KillaCycle Team for taking Eva’s electric conversion, the ElectriCat, up Pike’s Peak in Colorado today.  This is the first time an electric motorbike has gone up Pike’s Peak to the 14,110 foot summit. Great job, Eva and the Gang! Here’s a couple …
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Bamboo Taxi Shown in Japan – the Meguru

This might seem stupid or just a stunt by some crazy Japanese companies looking for cheap press, but it’s actually a serious endeavor and has some merit.  It’s the Meguru, an amalgam of bamboo and steel to create a stylish, electric rickshaw-style taxi for Japanese cities. It’s been developed in a three-way venture between the …
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