Development of small motorized scooters and electric bikes BMW deals in anticipation of the Olympic Games in London in 2012.

This little machine can reach speeds of only using the electric motor at 29 km / h. And if you want to accelerate faster, you can try to help you pedal.

As the boss of BMW’s marketing, Ian Robertson, the scooter is in the near future will go into mass production. At the Olympics is supposed to use about two hundred of these machines, but it is not limited to – go apparatus is available for sale.

Weight – is one of the biggest problems with motorcycles on electricity because so much weight battery. So, it seems the problem is solved.

This opportunity – to get a normal bike, the weight is comparable to gasoline-powered counterparts, provides a prototype called Amarok P1.

The device, designed to participate in a series of TTX GP, weighs only 147 kg. He developed Michael Uhlarik, which is best known as author of the unit Yamaha MT-03.

Motor – Agni 95R. Chassis – aluminum monochrome. The author is not going to stop at P1, and will soon produce already thinks and second machine – P2, which, according to his plans, will weigh just 125 kg. The bike, he plans to present before the end of the year.

It looks somewhat futuristic, though now such a design no longer seems to be something fantastic.

For the first time this bike was on display at MCN London Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle is positioned as a new generation of urban two-wheeled machinery with a sporty bent. Motorcycles will be offered in two versions – S and R – with the engine DC Agni Air-cooled.

S – Basic version weighing 182 kg. Power – 135 hp Run without recharging – 80 km. Price – 16090 USD. R – version with extended power and run – has 169 hp and 160 miles without recharging. But the price is a bit more – $22,540.

Both versions will be available in April this year.

Apparatus specially designed for travel at low speeds, ie in limited areas. Maximum speed – 50 km / h. Accelerates to maximum speed of this scooter for 6 seconds. Driving range between charges depends on the speed and weight of rider and cargo, ranging from 65 to 90 km.

Is a system of charging the batteries when braking. The charger is inserted into a standard 110V outlet (the scooter is designed for the U.S.). Full battery charging is achieved in less than five hours. Approximate battery life – three years.

Six color options – blue, red, yellow, green, white and black (True Blue, Real Red, Mellow Yellow, Clean Green, Bright White and Slick Black). Price has not yet announced.

In the company-manufacturer notes that the new machine Vectrix VX-2 is ideal for traveling on a limited range, for example, is well suited to university campuses and small towns. The device is called a full equivalent of 50-cubic gasoline scooter, only on electricity.

True, that does not correspond to the usual half a ruble, it’s weight – weighs Vectrix VX-2 much as 195 kg. Wheelbase – 1384mm. Seat height – 760mm.

Engine power, equivalent to 140 horsepower and a top speed of 160 miles per hour (257 km / h). As noted in the company, that they managed this time to do – is “the most advanced in the world of racing bike on electricity”.

Transmission – Single-speed. Front suspension – shocks Ohlins FGR-000 TTX25. Rear suspension – too Ohlins, only TTX36. Wheels – forged magnesium 10-spoke Marchesini.

Front brakes – two 320mm disc Brembo, rear brake – a 245mm disc.

This is a real surprise of this exhibition, previously no appearance of this machine is not announced in public. True, in a global sense, certainly not any surprise – the car put up for different views is not the first year. Steadily improving, apparently.

The motorcycle boasts a full-fledged electronic instrument panel (though it now nobody will be surprised), but no further details about the latest incarnation of its electric concept, which was first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show back in 2007, Suzuki did not provide.

According to unofficial data, the motorcycle on a lithium-ion batteries has a cruising range on a single charge of 200 km.

True, it’s not quite electric bike. Instead of the traditional internal combustion engine equipped with a Suzuki Crosscage power plant consisting of a fuel cell developed by the specialists of British company Intelligent Energy, and the battery that performs the role of backup power supply, as well as store energy during regenerative braking. Fuel cells run on hydrogen, which is stored under high pressure in a special container located under the seat.

Produced by the current system feeds the electric motor is located directly on the hub of the rear wheel. This power plant provides Suzuki Crosscage dynamics, it is comparable to conventional motorcycle equipped with, for example, 125 cc engine.

Original decision – console swingarm and as a console front suspension, in addition to a shock absorber.

His name must Crosscage unusual frame, which represents the spatial structure of intersecting bearing tubular elements. Just inside the cage of the pipe and housed hydrogen power plant with an additional battery.

In design, there are sporting events. The motorcycle was designed specifically for the European market. His official presentation is expected in December this year.

Bike differs sharp lines of the body, and the choice of colors at once reminiscent of the favorite colors of Japanese Kawasaki.

From the technical details known only to the electric heart of the motorcycle together with the battery allows it to pass without charging a distance of 70 km, which is in an urban setting, in principle, be sufficient.

The bike will be available in two versions – smaller and bigger. Motor power from the fact that smaller, would be equivalent to 15 hp, while the fact that more – 30 hp Charging is possible from any wall outlet 220.

Recall that it was impossible to drive a lot of battery life – the main drawback of electric motorcycles and electric scooters from the user point of view. And it is precisely this problem creators and designers try to solve the electric in the first place.

Lithium-ion batteries, the rate of more than a hundred miles an hour and the distance that the device can travel without recharging – no less than 130 km (!) – Very impressive for electric bikes.

Motorcycles are invited to the annual factory warranty. And it can be recharged from almost any source of electricity. The company has already collected preliminary bids for the purchase of these bikes. First deliveries are scheduled at the same time in 2011.

Car Mini brand plans to present to the concept of a small scooter to electric traction.

It is assumed that the first time this device will be unveiled to the public at the Paris Motor Show 2010, which will be held in the French capital from 2 to 17 October.

Tentative model name – Mini E. According to available figures of the new system, his back will be done in the style of classic Italian scooter brand Vespa, and the mirrors are expected to be in the style of mirrors from the car Mini. Turn signals at the same time these should resemble a hybrid concept of a retro-style BMW Isetta.

According to critics, until it does not look very attractive, but may be much higher than expectations, which will be presented already in the metal.

But more interesting than the purely external aesthetic of the stuffing seems this machine, its, so to speak, “mechanics”. According to preliminary data, the engines will be inserted in the wheel, and once in both – and in the front and back. Functions will be implemented charging during braking. No other details about the new product is still unknown.

Italian Paolo De Giusti last work he called SE Naked Big Battery. All previous bikes designer painted in the style naked, so the concept continues electricycle chosen motif.

The concept, conceived by Paolo, equipped with two motors (one at each wheel), transmission and brakes with electronic control. The whole installation must ensure that the motorcycle power 80kW electric motor and a characteristic huge torque of 240 Nm, and a clever braking system can recharge the batteries during braking.

The main problem of electric motorcycles, quite reasonably observes Italian, is a long charge. He therefore suggested that the system quick-change battery, as shown in the photo. Just one stroke at some specially equipped gas station burnt-out fuel cell motorcycle can be replaced with a fully charged and to go further. Brilliant, is not it?

Dry specifications SE Naked Big Battery, came to the mind of the designer we maybe interesting, but for completeness they should bring:

Frame: Monochrome type
Strength: multiplate, aluminum
Brakes: front – 420mm disc with 8-piston caliper, 300mm rear disc and 4-piston caliper
Base: 1,6 m
Weight: 210 kg
Maximum speed: 390 km / h (!)