Electric Motorcycles & Electric Bicycles

Created by Steven Minichiello on 30 October, 2020

Electric Motorcycle or Hybrid Electric Motorcycle ?

There is a definite push and advancement for electric vehicles as well as hybrid electric vehicles wherein the combustion engine is optimized for a specific speed and torque to provide a consistent rotational speed as an electric generator for the batteries and electric motor (as the form of propulsion).

Although there is a push for all-electric, the issue of battery life (and cost) is being weighed against the hybrid technologies for an alternative to carbon emissions but with lower longer term (and possibly initial) operational costs due to battery replacement.

Therein lies the question : does it make sense to examine hybrid technologies for electric motorcycles ?

Unlike electric cars and trucks, the capability for battery swapping by the user without a machine, as well as fewer batteries, may be one of the reasons to not adopt hybrid technologies for electric motorcycles.

However, conversely by using hybrid technologies, there is less dependence on charging and range limitations due to battery capacities. A hybrid motorcycle would give longer range as well as reduce longer term battery replacement costs, even if battery packs were swap-able.

What are your feelings on whether there should be research and options for a hybrid electric motorcycle ?

2 Answer

first hybrid scooter was made by honda...
Name PCX HYBRID
Bore x Stroke (mm) 52.4×57.9
Compressions ratio ★ 11.0
Maximum output (kW[PS]/rpm) Engine 9.0[12]/8,500
Motor 1.4[1.9]/3,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-2IH6ZqAMk

Here's (10) cool facts about the Chinese Xiaomi Segway Hydrogen Apex H2 motorcycle :
https://www.hotcars.com/segway-apex-h2-motorcycle-cool-facts/