Magnet Powered Motorcycle

Thursday, December 18, 2008 by Craig Zamary

We are constantly exploring new alternative fuel ideas. In the video below, you will see a working prototype of a new electric motorbike carrying a hybrid magnetic motor, which can run almost noiselessly up to 180 kilometers (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 kilometers 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. In the near future, we will see magnetic alternative fuels programs. Watch the video below:
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Comments for Magnet Powered Motorcycle

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 by Eric Winters:
Interesting that the only thing that can be found are repostings of the same video. Where is information on the company[ies], vehicles in production, costs or current and proposed vehicles, technical information on SUMO, whether power-train/assembly is available for retrofitting other vehicles, etc...?
Thursday, January 8, 2009 by jim:
This bike does show, along with the PML Flightlink motors soon to be found in the production ZAP-X, Volvo ReCharge, Lightning GT, and PML Flightlink's own Mini, that the trend in electric vehicle propulsion may turn towards hub motors. What will have to be proven before these motors have an effect on people's health and safety is that the motors can function as well or better than conventional brake technology. [Source: ITN Source}
Thursday, February 12, 2009 by brian:
i have one word Akira

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