Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Electric Motorcycle shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Electric Motorcycle offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Electric Motorcycle at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Electric Motorcycle? Wrong! If the Electric Motorcycle is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Electric Motorcycle then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Electric Motorcycle? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Electric Motorcycle and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Electric Motorcycle wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Electric Motorcycle then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Electric Motorcycle site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Electric Motorcycle, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Electric Motorcycle, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

computer generated image of 3 wheeler concept vehicleElectric motorcycles and Scooter (motorcycle)s are vehicles with two or three wheels that use electric motors to attain locomotion.

Power source Generally, the source of power for the electric motor has been Battery (electricity), but development in fuel cell technology has created several prototypes. Some examples are: the ENV from Intelligent Energy, Honda's scooter using the Honda FC Stack, and the Yamaha FC-AQEL. Also, petroleum hybrid-electric motorcycles are under development. Some examples are the Ecycle, and Yamaha's Gen-RYU.

Advantages and disadvantages Electric motorcycles and Scooter (motorcycle)s are rising in popularity because of higher gasoline prices. Battery technology is gradually improving making this form of transportation more practical. http://www.technologyreview.com/NanoTech/17837/

Advantages of electric over gasoline power:
  • The fuel costs for electric power are approximately 10% the cost of gasoline power.
  • Nearly silent.
  • Zero direct emissions.
  • Can ride indoors.
  • No trips needed to a petrol station. Plug in and recharge at home.
  • Lower maintenance costs and fewer maintenance activities. For example, no need to change oil.


    • Disadvantages:
  • Up front costs are higher than comparative gasoline powered motorcycle or scooter.
  • Shorter range before refueling.
  • Longer "fill up" or recharge time.
  • Comparatively lower maximum speed. In other words lower speeds at similar price points.
  • Few electric power outlets are conveniently located near streets or driveways.


    • History

    Types A Scooter (motorcycle) is a type of motorcycle with a step-through frame and usually with smaller wheels designed for urban transportation.

    Various types of scooters Scooters are divided into categories as per the particular niche that they are designed to operate in and speed requirements:

    Electric motorcycle or electric bicycle 2 wheeled motorcycles are generally differentiated from motorized bicycles and mopeds (motorized pedal cycles) by speed with motorcycles having greater speeds usually greater than 30 mph (about 50 km/h). Although, this line for what constitutes a 2 wheeled motorcycle has blurred due to marketing, styling, and public opinion.

    Main categories of 3-wheeled motorcycles Due to vagueness in motor vehicle laws, any 3-wheeled vehicle that can travel over 30 mph (50 km/h) is often classified as a motorcycle. This classification does not depend whether the operator is fully enclosed by a "cage" or exposed to the elements. But for design purposes, three wheeled vehicles are divided into 2 categories:



    Some three wheeled motorcycles enclose the rider in a "cabin" or cockpit. These include the Gizmo, Twike, NmG.

    Some three wheeled motorcycles have independent suspension allowing the vehicle to tilt or lean.

    Comparison of select production vehicles {|class="wikitable"!rowspan=2|Name!rowspan=2|Top Speed!rowspan=2|Power!rowspan=2|Cost!rowspan=2|Vehicle type!colspan=3|Battery!rowspan=2|Range!rowspan=2|Comments|-!Type!!Life!!Capacity|-| Quantya FMX||60+ mph (100+ km/h)||9+ Kilowatt#Kilowatt||€ 7,000|Motorcycle||48V Lithium-Polymer batteries (Quantya® LiPo)||1000+ charge cycles|||30 - 180 min|||-|Vectrix
    provided by GP Batteries||10 years or 50,000 miles / 80,000 km||30 [Ampere-hour, 3.7 Watt-hour|68 miles @ 25 mph (110 km @ 40 km/h)|| Review|-| efun-d li-ion||50 mph (80 km/h)| 3 Kilowatt#Kilowatt ||$3,400||Scooter||li-ion Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery, 20 cells * 3 volts=60 volts ] * 60V = 2.4 Watt-hour||37 miles @ 50 mph.||Lacks long term testing|-| efun-d VRLA||50 mph (80 km/h)| 3 Kilowatt#Kilowatt ||$2,300||Scooter||VRLA, 60 volts 5×12] * 60V = 3 Watt-hour||40 miles @ 50 mph.|||-| XM-2000||42 mph (70 km/h)||2 Kilowatt#Kilowatt ||$2,000|Scooter||Silicone, 60 volts 5×12, 38 Ampere circuit||6 month warranty||38 Ampere-hour|30 mi (50 km)|| Battery discussion Motor rebuild post|-|[ZAP Xebra|| $6800 - $8000|Motorcycle||48 Volt 44 A·h pack includes 8 BB high rate 12 volt 22 A·h (SLA) in parallel series connection.||200-500 charge cycles|||40 miles (65 kilometres)||-->|}

    Comparison of select upcoming vehicles {|class="wikitable"!rowspan=2|Name!rowspan=2|Top Speed!rowspan=2|Power!rowspan=2|Cost!rowspan=2|Vehicle type!colspan=3|Battery!rowspan=2|Range!rowspan=2|Comments|-!Type!!Life!!Capacity|-| Brammo Enertia||50+ mph (80 km/h)|| ||$11,995+|Motorcycle||6 Lithium Phosphate by Valence|45+ miles (70+ kilometres)|| promo video
    MSN Autos review/test ride
    KneeSlider review
    TopGear review
    TreeHugger review
    Wired review
    Available in Q1 2008.|-|[VentureOne||$23,000|3 Wheel||Lithium-ion batteries by [A123Systems||5000+ charge cycles|||120 miles (about 200 km)|| video Available in 2009.|}

    References

    See also

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    News computer generated image of 3 wheeler concept vehicleElectric motorcycles and Scooter (motorcycle)s are vehicles with two or three wheels that use electric motors to attain locomotion.

    Power source Generally, the source of power for the electric motor has been Battery (electricity), but development in fuel cell technology has created several prototypes. Some examples are: the ENV from Intelligent Energy, Honda's scooter using the Honda FC Stack, and the Yamaha FC-AQEL. Also, petroleum hybrid-electric motorcycles are under development. Some examples are the Ecycle, and Yamaha's Gen-RYU.

    Advantages and disadvantages Electric motorcycles and Scooter (motorcycle)s are rising in popularity because of higher gasoline prices. Battery technology is gradually improving making this form of transportation more practical. http://www.technologyreview.com/NanoTech/17837/

    Advantages of electric over gasoline power:
  • The fuel costs for electric power are approximately 10% the cost of gasoline power.
  • Nearly silent.
  • Zero direct emissions.
  • Can ride indoors.
  • No trips needed to a petrol station. Plug in and recharge at home.
  • Lower maintenance costs and fewer maintenance activities. For example, no need to change oil.


    • Disadvantages:
  • Up front costs are higher than comparative gasoline powered motorcycle or scooter.
  • Shorter range before refueling.
  • Longer "fill up" or recharge time.
  • Comparatively lower maximum speed. In other words lower speeds at similar price points.
  • Few electric power outlets are conveniently located near streets or driveways.


    • History

    Types A Scooter (motorcycle) is a type of motorcycle with a step-through frame and usually with smaller wheels designed for urban transportation.

    Various types of scooters Scooters are divided into categories as per the particular niche that they are designed to operate in and speed requirements:

    Electric motorcycle or electric bicycle 2 wheeled motorcycles are generally differentiated from motorized bicycles and mopeds (motorized pedal cycles) by speed with motorcycles having greater speeds usually greater than 30 mph (about 50 km/h). Although, this line for what constitutes a 2 wheeled motorcycle has blurred due to marketing, styling, and public opinion.

    Main categories of 3-wheeled motorcycles Due to vagueness in motor vehicle laws, any 3-wheeled vehicle that can travel over 30 mph (50 km/h) is often classified as a motorcycle. This classification does not depend whether the operator is fully enclosed by a "cage" or exposed to the elements. But for design purposes, three wheeled vehicles are divided into 2 categories:



    Some three wheeled motorcycles enclose the rider in a "cabin" or cockpit. These include the Gizmo, Twike, NmG.

    Some three wheeled motorcycles have independent suspension allowing the vehicle to tilt or lean.

    Comparison of select production vehicles {|class="wikitable"!rowspan=2|Name!rowspan=2|Top Speed!rowspan=2|Power!rowspan=2|Cost!rowspan=2|Vehicle type!colspan=3|Battery!rowspan=2|Range!rowspan=2|Comments|-!Type!!Life!!Capacity|-| Quantya FMX||60+ mph (100+ km/h)||9+ Kilowatt#Kilowatt||€ 7,000|Motorcycle||48V Lithium-Polymer batteries (Quantya® LiPo)||1000+ charge cycles|||30 - 180 min|||-|Vectrix
    provided by GP Batteries||10 years or 50,000 miles / 80,000 km||30 [Ampere-hour, 3.7 Watt-hour|68 miles @ 25 mph (110 km @ 40 km/h)|| Review|-| efun-d li-ion||50 mph (80 km/h)| 3 Kilowatt#Kilowatt ||$3,400||Scooter||li-ion Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery, 20 cells * 3 volts=60 volts ] * 60V = 2.4 Watt-hour||37 miles @ 50 mph.||Lacks long term testing|-| efun-d VRLA||50 mph (80 km/h)| 3 Kilowatt#Kilowatt ||$2,300||Scooter||VRLA, 60 volts 5×12] * 60V = 3 Watt-hour||40 miles @ 50 mph.|||-| XM-2000||42 mph (70 km/h)||2 Kilowatt#Kilowatt ||$2,000|Scooter||Silicone, 60 volts 5×12, 38 Ampere circuit||6 month warranty||38 Ampere-hour|30 mi (50 km)|| Battery discussion Motor rebuild post|-|[ZAP Xebra|| $6800 - $8000|Motorcycle||48 Volt 44 A·h pack includes 8 BB high rate 12 volt 22 A·h (SLA) in parallel series connection.||200-500 charge cycles|||40 miles (65 kilometres)||-->|}

    Comparison of select upcoming vehicles {|class="wikitable"!rowspan=2|Name!rowspan=2|Top Speed!rowspan=2|Power!rowspan=2|Cost!rowspan=2|Vehicle type!colspan=3|Battery!rowspan=2|Range!rowspan=2|Comments|-!Type!!Life!!Capacity|-| Brammo Enertia||50+ mph (80 km/h)|| ||$11,995+|Motorcycle||6 Lithium Phosphate by Valence|45+ miles (70+ kilometres)|| promo video
    MSN Autos review/test ride
    KneeSlider review
    TopGear review
    TreeHugger review
    Wired review
    Available in Q1 2008.|-|[VentureOne||$23,000|3 Wheel||Lithium-ion batteries by [A123Systems||5000+ charge cycles|||120 miles (about 200 km)|| video Available in 2009.|}

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