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For those unfamiliar with Rimac Automobili, they are an automobile manufacturer headquartered in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia, that specializes in electric sports cars, drivetrains and battery systems. Recently, they held a design challenge and 3Dmente Digital stole the show with their Rimac 2080 Hyper Cyber electric motorcycle.
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It would only make sense for Elon Musk’s Tesla to build an electric motorcycle, as they have dominated with their Model 3 / S / X and soon, the Cybertruck. What could the two-wheeled bike look like? Well, automotive designer James Gawley provides us with an idea. Rather than a traditional speedometer and gauges, this one would have a giant touchscreen in their place.
Unlike other electric motorcycles, the Nawa Racer has an ultracapacitor hybrid energy system. In other words, right above the 9 kWh battery is a 0.1kWh ultracapacitor capable of harvesting 80% – 90% of the braking energy, enabling it to travel up to 186 miles on a full charge, compared to 110 miles without the hybrid energy system.
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IKEA and motorcycles may not be synonymous, as the former is known for their ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances as well as home accessories. However, if the company did offer a DIY electric motorcycle kit, the finished product would probably look something like the Polestar SLR. This bike boasts minimal ground clearance and a basic suspension, since its designer, Arthur Martins, says that it doesn’t need a racing setup for street riding.
We have seen the future of electric motorcycles, and it includes the HyperTek from South Africa-based Blackstone Tek, or BST. The bike features a one-piece carbon fiber monocoque and billet subframe, while its water-cooled, DHX Hawk motor generates 105 hp and 88.5 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 4.75-kWh battery, which can be fully recharged in 30 minutes on a fast charger, good for 186 miles of range.