USA Today ran an article about hydrogen-powered motorcycles coming soon to a dealer near you. Actually, they're not motorcycles, but more like scooters. However, I'm sure the technology will improve to full fledged motorcycles.

A British firm showed off a hydrogen-powered motorbike to the USA Tuesday. Intelligent Energy hopes to begin selling it late next year. It could be priced at about $6,000 once mass production of about 10,000 units begins, the company says.

The motorbike is called "env Bike". This thing only generates 8 horsepower, enough to carry a single rider to a maximum of 50 miles per hour. A hydrogen fill-up would cost riders about $3.00.

The bike has its own website.

Labels: Alternative Fuels, env Bike, Hydrogen Powered

eCycle, a maker of hybrid motors, announced yesterday that it reorganized its development of a new hybrid-powered motorcycle. According to its press release:

The new platform, which is a series hybrid, features a single-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine to achieve improved highway performance, without sacrificing fuel economy. Suspension improvements include a radical single-sided swing arm for the front end that’s matched perfectly to the aluminum monocoque frame. Other notable attributes consist of a lower, more relaxed seating position, making the platform ideal for entry level riders and commuters. The rear wheel continues to be driven by a Gates Polychain, manufactured by The Gates Rubber Company.

Labels: Alternative Fuels, eCycle, Hybrid Powered