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Title: Oh boy! The electric HD is closer to becoming reality
Post by: bad00serg on March 01, 2018, 09:44:42 AM
I know everyone has been excited about getting an electric HD!

https://exhaust.racerxonline.com/2018/03/01/harley-davidson-invests-in-alta-motors



Earlier this year, amid slumping sales, Harley-Davidson announced it was bringing an electric model to market within 18 months. The announcement came four years after Harley unveiled its LiveWire project, an all-electric prototype.

Well, huge news dropped today as H-D announced that it has made an equity investment in California-based electric motorcycling manufacture Alta Motors.

"Earlier this year, as part of our 10-year strategy, we reiterated our commitment to build the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders, in part, by aggressively investing in electric vehicle (EV) technology," Harley-Davidson president and CEO Matt Levatich said. "Alta has demonstrated innovation and expertise in EV and their objectives align closely with ours. We each have strengths and capabilities that will be mutually beneficial as we work together to develop cutting-edge electric motorcycles."

It’s been a busy few months for Alta, as they announced the launch of a new model—the Redshift MXR—and a significant price reduction across all models.

For Harley, which is set to release an electric model in 2019, the move makes sense, as they’ll have access to cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology, and a partner to help them navigate the coming shift to electric. For Alta, they will get access to a worldwide dealer network and a lot more.

"Riders are just beginning to understand the combined benefits of EV today, and our technology continues to progress," Alta Motors chief product officer and co-founder Marc Fenigstein said. "We believe electric motorcycles are the future, and that American companies have an opportunity to lead that future. It's incredibly exciting that Harley-Davidson, synonymous with motorcycle leadership, shares that vision and we're thrilled to collaborate with them."

This is huge news for the two American brands. It will be interesting to see what they develop.
Title: Re: Oh boy! The electric HD is closer to becoming reality
Post by: ultrarider123 on March 01, 2018, 09:59:28 AM
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Title: Re: Oh boy! The electric HD is closer to becoming reality
Post by: charles05663 on March 01, 2018, 10:32:20 AM
Maybe bringing in outside expertise will make the bike more reliable.  Or, HD will continue the trend of cost cutting and cheeping their bike to make them more profitable.  Either way, it will be interesting.  It is their market and chance to ether standout or lose.
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Title: Re: Oh boy! The electric HD is closer to becoming reality
Post by: CHH_Badkarma on March 01, 2018, 02:55:29 PM
I would ride one back and forth to work. My commute is only 5 miles one way and my breakout does not even reach temp. I would ride the hell out of that thing going to work.
Title: Re: Oh boy! The electric HD is closer to becoming reality
Post by: muddypaws on March 01, 2018, 03:00:37 PM
I would try one..
Title: Re: Oh boy! The electric HD is closer to becoming reality
Post by: iski on March 01, 2018, 03:50:06 PM
An opportunity for power companies across the USA to sell "Screamin' Eagle" brand electricity for the higher performance SE electric bikes that will require high performance electricity.

 ;)