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Richard230

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Tough times at Polaris
« on: November 06, 2016, 06:21:09 PM »
It looks like Polaris is getting hammered financially due to a vehicle recall.  This could have an impact on their ability to move forward with updating their electric motorcycle platform.  ???

http://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/polaris-struggling-after-q3-sales-dip-nearly-20
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Re: Tough times at Polaris
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2016, 03:20:16 PM »
They recently shut down their electric bike division also

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Re: Tough times at Polaris
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2016, 06:12:43 PM »
They recently shut down their electric bike division also

Well, that is not good news.  :( But unfortunately, I am not surprised after reading that article. 
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Re: Tough times at Polaris
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2016, 07:30:47 PM »
Any article stating they shutdown their electric bike division?

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Re: Tough times at Polaris
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2016, 08:53:22 PM »
Any article stating they shutdown their electric bike division?

An article stating that Polaris was having financial problems.  When big companies loose money, new projects that are not generating money get put on hold and people tend to get laid off until profits go back up.   :(

I have no idea where Jazz999 obtained his information.   ???  Perhaps he can enlighten us. 
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Re: Tough times at Polaris
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2016, 05:18:15 PM »
Sorry I think I was misunderstood.  To clarify, Polaris shut down their Electric Bicycle division last month.  Sorry for the confusion.