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Brammofan

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BrammoBrian's teaser
« on: December 28, 2011, 05:13:07 PM »
Brian posted "Reflecting on an awesome 2011 and getting very excited for what's in store for 2012" and then a link to this:
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Any guesses?

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Re: BrammoBrian's teaser
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2011, 06:35:43 PM »
Well, it sort of looks like either a headlight or a taillight. Whatever it is, it does look cool.   :)
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Re: BrammoBrian's teaser
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2011, 06:40:20 PM »
Looks like an ATV tire there... may have something to do with their Polaris partnership. Just a guess. Also, the shape of the headlight suggests that it is one of two.
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Re: BrammoBrian's teaser
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2011, 08:47:45 PM »
EB's right.  This is a Brammo logo on a Polaris Ranger EV.  It makes me wonder if Brammo was smart enough to buy the exclusive licensing rights in the United States for the 6-speed transmission/EV motor combo, and if Polaris might be using their Brammo partnership to get the same drivetrain for their Ranger-EV.

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/ATV-RANGER/Mid-Size-Utility-Vehicles/RANGER-EV/pages/Photos.aspx

EDIT:  To answer my own question about licensing, it looks like Brammo has exclusive world-wide rights to the IET.  So if Polaris wanted the IET 6-speed for their Ranger EV, they would have had no choice except to work with Brammo.  If the IET is a huge success, this may be a huge secondary source of income for Brammo, the same way Tesla makes money selling their battery packs and drivetrain to Mercedes and Toyota, etc.

http://www.brammo.com/blogs/general/brammo-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-s-m-r-e-and-launches-new-brammo-motorcycles-with-patented-iet-six-speed-drivetrain/
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