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Magnetic hybrid motorbike unveiled in Japan

A Japanese vehicle manufacturer unveiled the prototype of a new electric motorbike carrying a hybrid magnetic motor, which can run almost noiselessly up to 180 kilometres (112 miles) on one charge. Tokyo-based Axle Corporation says that the battery of the next-generation electric vehicle motorbike can be charged at home, in the same way as a cellular phone. It takes a little over 6 hours to fully charge the battery, and the vehicle's maximum speed is capable of reaching 150 kilometres per hour (93 miles per hour). The company says the futuristic motorbike enjoys high energy efficiency thanks to a state-of-the-art magnetic motor which is a hybrid between a electromagnet and a permanent magnet. The new motor, called SUMO, short for "super motor," is housed inside the bike's rear wheel. The manufacture says the new motor is seven-times more cost efficient than gas-powered scooters.Daisuke Ito, a professional racer who test rode the EV-X7 prototype, said it could potentially replace machines we now see in motor races. "I just feel that in the near future, we'll be seeing these kinds of electric motorbikes running all around town. And when that happens, conventional vehicles could disappear from motor racing, too, and well be competing only in electric vehicles."www.itnsource.comReuters RTV521706

Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: itnsource

Length: 02:33
Rating: 4.78
Views: 1182278

Tags: cool design hybrid innovation invention itnsource magnetic vehicle

Video Comments

Sean6655 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

But what they don't tell us is how Long the battery lasts on a single charge lol

ProjectEater (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Cool cars.

ironman31881 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i love it, it looks like a power ranger car

DrewCameron (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They did. They also told me to eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day.People don't always do what they're told.Object capable of travelling at 50mph+ that makes no sound = dangerous, anyway you look at it.There are few design advantages and a whole bunch of safety issues friend. Also, I have a joke for you to do with this noisless vehicle and safety.Knock knock?Who's there?Blind people.

holychristmas (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

horns r goooooooooood

paudjinnn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

what? didn't your parents ever tell you to "look both ways before crossing"? Besides, if a vehicle is fast enough you barely have the time to look and realize a car is coming before your life comes to a screeching halt...

Catlicker101 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The anime is totally worth watching. As for the noise, that is what mirrors, and horns are for. Besides, in the overall future, it will all be automated..ala- minority report, total recall and I,robot. Automated driving. They are already working on it and have a few working models. But they have a LONG way to go.

samarasayshi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

wow...ohmygosh, I want one!

samarasayshi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

hahaha! yeah...that movie's so long, i never finished it.

DrewCameron (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Its not a good idea to have it noisless. More accidents; people rely on hearing cars coming sometimes.