INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Harley-Davidson will release its first production electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, in September.Yes, the American symbol for internal
combustion, chrome and steel is going all-in on two-wheeled EVs.Founded in Milwaukee in 1903, Harley-Davidson opened a Silicon Valley office
of established transportation companies that are redefining themselves in the transformation of global mobility.TechCrunch talked to the
Harley will do 0-60 mph in 3 seconds, go 110 mph and charge to 100% in 60 minutes
The EV has navigation capabilities and a Bluetooth system for music, helmet comms and to accept incoming phone calls.Harley-Davidson is
explained Stanley.You can power the LiveWire on a home outlet or get your electric motor running to head out on the highway with the same
company in a position to hedge competition from e-moto startups as it jumps out front as the EV leader among established motorcycle
companies.The major gas names have been slow to embrace production e-motos
introduced its Freeride E-XC off-road motorcycle in 2018 and will soon offer a junior version for the first all-electric Supercross racing
should be a priority for Harley-Davidson.For the last several years, e-motorcycle startups have worked to produce models that rejuvenate
interest from a younger generation, while creating gas-rider converts
In addition to offering more tech features to attract new riders, companies such as California-based Zero have worked to close gaps on
price, range, charge times and performance compared to petrol-powered motorcycles
You simply twist and go.As Harley-Davidson rolls out its adrenaline-inducing LiveWire, there are several things to watch
yet less expensive, e-motos
significant than the LiveWire release is what Harley-Davidson offers next
The company has committed to produce a lighter, lower-priced e-motorcycle in the near future, as well as e-scooters and e-bicycles.At an
people choose to move from place to place.
