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Richard230

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Buell returns with another computer-drawn EV
« on: March 04, 2019, 08:29:55 PM »
I am not getting too excited about this computer concept.  I have seen too many of them before, even if Erik Buell is involved in the project.
http://emotomag.com/erik-buell-launches-electric-bikes-line/
« Last Edit: March 04, 2019, 08:32:24 PM by Richard230 »
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Re: Buell returns with another computer-drawn EV
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2019, 10:16:04 PM »
I am not getting too excited about this computer concept.  I have seen too many of them before, even if Erik Buell is involved in the project.
http://emotomag.com/erik-buell-launches-electric-bikes-line/

Very interesting....  I have always been a fan of Erik Buell's design work....  Talk about an HD casualty !!!!  Wish him the very best....  The guy just never gives up....

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Re: Buell returns with another computer-drawn EV
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2019, 09:12:32 AM »
By mid-April Erik Buell and his partners, who are working on a concept electric bicycle and motorcycle (called the Flow) will have their website up and running so that they can take deposits on the "Flow" for deliveries sometime in 2021.  I can hardly wait.  ::)

More information here:  https://electricmotorcycles.news/erik-buell-unveils-2-lightweight-e-vehicles-with-his-new-urban-mobility-brand-fuell/

If you ask me, this looks like another bottomless business pit for Erik Buell.   :'(
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Re: Buell returns with another computer-drawn EV
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2019, 09:40:57 PM »
Maybe the vinn diagram of Buell and Businessman barely intersect.  ::)

I think he's wise to focus on urban commuting for the emoto.

I found this on the BARF:

"The Fuell Flow electric motorcycle will come in two variants: 11 kW (14.8 hp) or 35 kW (47 hp).

Despite the founders’ racing pedigrees, the Flow electric motorcycle is designed primarily for urban applications. That’s been a common theme in many new electric motorcycle unveilings lately.

A rear hub motor is mounted in a single-sided swingarm with an off-center rear monoshock.

While the hub motor may add unsprung weight that would be less than desirable for high performance racing, its advantage in a commuter is that it frees up cargo space in the bike. The Flow should feature 50 liters (1.75 cubic feet) of cargo space. That’s huge in the motorcycle world, where space for a pair gloves or sunglasses is often considered a luxury.

Charging should also take just 30 minutes on a 20 kW public charger.

The Flow appears to lack a foot brake but also has an empty left bar where a rear hand brake would otherwise rest, meaning a single right brake lever might control the hydraulic disc brake in the front and regenerative braking in the rear.

Fuell indicates that the Flow should start at $10,995."

Actually I think the ebicycle is the better design and a better deal at $3295, if his range estimate is accurate.

I'm rolling with a Specialized Turbo Como ebike these days and love it for local errands and it cost a few hundred more.
« Last Edit: March 06, 2019, 09:44:49 PM by Shinysideup »

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Re: Buell returns with another computer-drawn EV
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2019, 09:33:56 AM »
Sounds like speculation to me.  I would like to know the source behind the "facts" included in those comments.   ???
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