New specs electric PCX released!

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Re: New specs electric PCX released!

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grndslm wrote:I think it was Zero motorcycles that stated they could get a penny per mile. Gas is less than $1.80 where I live.... so if my clutch weren't slipping, I'd be getting like 1.5 cents per mile. And yes, when you factor in the cost of battery replacements, gas wins out for sure.
Don't be so sure.
In the time it takes to run a set of Zero M/C batteries down to a state where they would require replacement, the equivalent ICE M/C would have depreciated to a value of approximately zilch.
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Re: New specs electric PCX released!

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I am still trying to figure out what business or industry could use that electric PCX, especially with no storage.

"Runner, take these samples over to the lab for testing".

"Sorry sir, I have no place to carry them on my bike".

"Leave the bike and take my car".

What did they gain by using that electric PCX?? The same would happen if the 30 miles was up on the batteries, and if the charge runs out on the way to the labs, Then what? Hmmm.

We had electric golf carts where I worked. They went further than that bike before needing recharge. That is what it would compete against. Their range is 35 - 50 miles.
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Re: New specs electric PCX released!

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Blue accent look amazing. Not sold on the entire concept though, the range is awful but that's to be expected with such small battery cells. In any case, hope they develop those charging lanes which recharge your battery cell whilst you drive on it soon. Would really solve the time issue.
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