Electric Motorcycles-Scooters-Bikes

Electric motorcycles and electric scooters are becoming a popular mode of electric transportation. Electric motorcycles, scooters and bikes come in many designs, and are currently carving up a sizeable following in the motor industry. Governments in Asia have adopted these for leasing and public intra-city transport, due to their eco-friendliness and low maintenance.

Electric scooters are readily available and include the 100% electric Vectrix. Vectrix has signed contract with police departments in the US for the purchase of their near-inaudible line of scooters. The Vectrix VX-2 and VX 1-E, which debuted in 2009, were the first of their kind, with a Nickel Metal Hydride battery that can survive 50,000 miles.

Others electric scooters and bikes include the Go-Ped "I-Ped lightweight electric scooter, eSpark scooter, X-Treme X-600 and the eZee electric bike. There are many others most made in China.

Neat and Freakishly Fast

For the electric motorcycle niche, Zero Motorcycles leads the way in terms of range and longevity. Their 2011 Zero DS Electric Motorcycle is virtually silent and is equipped with a fully automatic battery charger. The featherweight machine holds technology that reports the battery's range and charge states, informing the driver how far and how much is left of the electric motorcycle's power. Velocities reach up to 67 mph, and prices start at $10,495 (www.zeromotorcycles.com).

Also, the Empulse electric motorcycle with its innovative Digital Drivetrain is one to watch. Their technology enables the Empulse to travel a speeds of 100 mph. They sell three models with an assortment of driving ranges with prices for most riders. The Empulse is also the world's first production electric motorcycle to feature water cooling. (http://www.brammo.com/)

Since there are no combustion engines, electric motorcycles and electric scooters costs only pennies a mile to operate. The absence of belts, ignition plugs, carburetors and other ICE parts reduces the heaviness of these vehicles, increasing their acceleration due to the negligent drag left by the rest of the body. Their light weight especially allows for tricks and stunts that no ordinary bike rider can easily perform.

Of course, these electric two-wheelers are also convenient to fill-up. Just plug their power cord to the nearest 220/110 volt outlet for around three hours, and you're good to go. Electric scooters also charge their batteries by turning into a generator when ridden downhill.

Although costlier than the equivalent motor vehicle, the welcoming party for these electric and electrifying two-wheeled marvels is predicted to increase over time. Compared to electric cars, two-wheeled electric vehicles offer more versatility and cost-efficient mileage. The value of these modes of transport was recently substantiated by the research of an intelligence company, which touted a sale of 466 million units worldwide for this market until the next five years.

With the advent of continually rising fuel prices, the future of the electric scooter and the electric motorcycle isn't too bleak.

Cars offer the affluence coveted by most people and their driving habits. As a means of transport these four-wheeled machines not only represent individual convenience, but they also supply the needed seating for a family, groceries, or a slew of friends. The protection that a car door, roof, and windshield also provide the vital security anyone on the road greatly desires.

Motorcycles, scooters and bikes on the other hand, represent affordability and ease of movement preferred in congested streets and freeways. Their lighter frame and smaller engine allows them to deliver more mileage than a car for the same gallon of gas, and I some case permits you to accelerate faster than an automobile.