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Yamaha files patents for hybrid motorcycle based on Gen-Ryu, LUXAIR concepts
2005 Yamaha Gen-Ryu patent filing - Click above for high-res image gallery Yamaha is reportedly developing a hybrid motorcycle based on the Gen-Ryu concept that first debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show way back in 2005 and the LUXAIR followup two years later. That first concept machine mated up the 600cc inline-four engine from Yamaha's R6 sportbike to an electric motor and generator that sent power to the rear wheel. Although its unlikely that exact powertrain would ever hit the showroom floor, Gizmag reports that we should expect to see a ... Read more →
Dean Kamen working on hybrid scooter with Stirling engine Jeremy Korzeniewski
Dean Kamen's Stirling-powered hybrid scooter patents - Click above for image gallery We've known about Dean Kamen's work on the Stirling engine for hybrid vehicle use since the inventor introduced ...
T3 Motion introduces three-wheeled CT3 personal commuter, plans to enter Auto X Prize Jeremy Korzeniewski
T3 Motion CT3 - Click above to enlarge T3 Motion, creators of the Segway-esque non-balancing T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle for police and security use, has just issued a press release ...
Carver Europe files for bankruptcy, technology may live on Jeremy Korzeniewski
Carver One - Click above for high-res image gallery We've been following the story of the Carver One leaning three-wheeler for the last few years, and we've often thought the vehicle was a great ...
It's Friday: Oddball sidecar outfits redefine the word 'hybrid' Jeremy Korzeniewski
Vespa-based sidecar - Click above for high-res image gallery There's more than one way to attach a sidecar to a motorcycle. Proving that point are the three oddball machines you see here. We're a ...
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KTM electric dirtbike - Click above for high-res image gallery Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM isn't ready to give up on the two-stroke powerplant just yet, despite the difficulties in achieving acceptable emissions levels with such engines. Speaking at a recent dealer meeting, KTM CEO ...
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