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| Manufacturer | Brammo |
|---|---|
| Class | Electric motorcycle |
| Engine | Permanent magnet AC Synchronous motor |
| Top speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Power | 10 kW, 13.4 h.p.@4500 r.p.m. |
| Torque | 30 foot/pounds |
| Transmission | Single speed direct chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic 45 mm fork, 5 in (127 mm) travel Rear: Single Fox "Float" airshock, 5 in (127 mm) travel |
| Brakes | Front and rear Brembo disc |
| Wheelbase | 56 in (1,422 mm) |
| Dimensions | L: 80 in (2,032 mm) W: 12.5" (body), 19.5" (peg to peg) |
| Seat height | 33 in (838 mm) |
| Weight | 285 pounds (129 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.1 kWh |
| Range | 40 miles (64 km) |
The Enertia is an electric motorcycle designed and sold by Brammo, Inc. It uses lithium-ion phosphate batteries, and is intended as a commuter vehicle. It has selectable power settings that let the user trade off performance for range. Brammo is a premier specialty vehicle manufacturer located in Ashland, Oregon, United States. The company was founded in 2002 and is privately held. The CEO and founder of Brammo is Craig Bramscher.
The Enertia's permanent magnet AC Synchronous motor is powered by 6 Valence lithium iron phosphate battery modules, which can provide a top speed of over 55 mph.[1] The vehicle's batteries can be recharged via the onboard charger within 3 hours by plugging into a standard 110 volt electrical outlet. [2]
With 12 to 25 horsepower (19 kW), and 17 to 34 ft⋅lbf (46 N⋅m) of torque in the 'performance' mode, it is comparable to a conventionally powered Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle.[3] It has no gears or clutch so shifting is not required.
The body uses monocoque construction and early prototypes used carbon fiber as the principle material. Brammo later decided to produce the monocoque body out of aluminum. Some of the Enertia powerbike’s components are made entirely of materials that began life as pop bottles and carpets, while the body panels are created from a mixed percentage of recycled and new materials.[4]
Enertia motorcycles first went on sale at a single Best Buy store in Portland, Oregon in late July 2009. The retail price of the base model of the Enertia Powercycle was $11,995. The vehicle is eligible for a ten percent federal tax credit and may be eligible for additional state level tax credits for alternative energy vehicles. [5] In time, Bramscher envisions the $12,000 Enertia, as well as Brammo’s upcoming lighter-duty and heavier two-seater models, being sold across Best Buy’s chain of 1,200 U.S. stores, as well as some of its 1,500 or so stores in Europe and its 270 stores in China.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ McDermon, Daniel (June 11, 2009). "A Short Ride on the Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ Hall-Geisler, Kristen (June 4, 2009). "An Electric Glide, at a Price". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ Paul Seredynski. "Enertia: The Electric Motorcycle". MSN Autos. Retrieved 2007-11-28.
- ^ New York Times
- ^ "SOUTHERN OREGON MANUFACTURER BRINGS ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE TO THE MASS MARKET" (PDF). Oregon Economic Development Association. June 2, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ "Best Buy to Sell Brammo Electric Motorcycles". ElectricRides. March 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
External links
[edit]- Enertia Bike Website
- Promo video
- Review, KneeSlider
- Review, TopGear
- Review, TreeHugger
- Review, Wired
- Craig Bramscher, Transportation 2.0 June 30, 2009.
- An Electric Glide, at a Price June 4, 2009; New York Times.
- A Short Ride on the Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle June 11, 2009; by Daniel McDermon; New York Times.
- Bidding $17,655 On eBay, Brammo Wins An Ad Campaign June 2, 2009; by Ty McMahon; The Wall Street Journal.
- Brammo electric motorcycles coming to Best Buy By Jim Travers, Consumer Reports, June 12, 2009, accessdate 2009-07-04.
- Best Buy to Sell Green Vehicles July 6, 2009; by Miguel Bustillo and Nick Wingfield; The Wall Street Journal.
- Best Buy shifts into electric vehicles sales July 6, 2009; by Martin LaMonica; Cnet.com, Green Tech blog.
- How I built my dream job October 16, 2008; By Craig Bramscher as told to Josh Dean; Best Life Magazine; access date July 10, 2009.
[[Category:Alternative propulsion]]
[[Category:Production electric vehicles]]
[[Category:Electric motorcycles]]