Author Topic: Did Apple cause the demise of Mission Motorcycles?  (Read 714 times)

Richard230

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Did Apple cause the demise of Mission Motorcycles?
« on: October 20, 2015, 09:30:42 AM »
Here is a report from Mission's former CEO that says it is all Apple's fault.   ::)

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/10/19/e-bike-maker-claims-apple-employee-poaching-sunk-business/
current bikes: 2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2007 BMW R1200R, 2005 Triumph T-100 Bonneville, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.

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Re: Did Apple cause the demise of Mission Motorcycles?
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2015, 04:34:15 PM »
And here is what Ted has to say.  As usual, his comments are entertaining:   ;)

http://insideevs.com/mission-motors-plot-thickens-et-tu-apple/
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Re: Did Apple cause the demise of Mission Motorcycles?
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2015, 10:23:46 AM »
Here is an interesting article regarding Mission Motorcycles and the "poaching" claim:

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/oped/mission-motors-apple-bullshit-story/
current bikes: 2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2007 BMW R1200R, 2005 Triumph T-100 Bonneville, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.