Eco Factor: Zero-emission chopper powered by electricity.
Choppers are known for their distinctive looks and noisy engines that make you hear they’re coming from a mile away. Not this one though, as Orange County Choppers has built an all-electric chopper which uses electronics provided by Siemens.
Siemens claims that the bike has a 60-mile range and a top speed of 100mph. The bike comes with an onboard charging unit that can be plugged into any 110-volt socket, which charges its batteries in five hours. Obviously, the recharge time can be reduced by using a high-voltage station.
The electric chopper is packed with a single-speed, clutch-less transmission that uses the power from a 27-hp electric motor. The LED lighting is provided by OSRAM. Other Siemens’ systems used in the bike include the electric motor, charging system, power management system and wind turbine blade fiberglass.
Via: Autopia
