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Mission One: Zero Emissions.

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Written on: 21 February 2009 [19:07]
ecoadmin Administrator registered since: 20.07.2007 Posts: 505	What is the sound of speed? Silence. With a top speed of 150mph, the Mission One is the closest thing to flying with two wheels on the ground. The text above comes from the website of the worlds fastest electric motorbike. http://www.ridemission.com/ The Mission One: No exhaust fumes, no shifting of gears and full torque from 0. No noise up to a speed of 240km/h resp. 150mph. Those are impressive numbers. The bike is designed to also convert hard-boiled bikers to go green and drive electric. Here the specs: Specifications Powertrain Battery Pack: High Energy Lithium-Ion w/ Integrated Thermal Management System Motor: Liquid-cooled, 3-phase AC Induction Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 0 to 6,500 rpm Transmission: Single speed Chassis Suspension/Front: Ohlins 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.5-in travel Suspension/Rear: Ohlins Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; fully adjustable, 4.5-in travel Brakes/Front: Dual Brembo 310mm disc; Brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers Brakes/Rear: Brembo 220mm disc; single-piston caliper Wheels/Tires/Front: Marchesini forged aluminum 3.5" x 17", 120/70ZR17 - race Compound Wheels/Tires/Rear: Marchesini forged aluminum 6.0"x17", 190/55ZR17 - race Compound Target Performance Top Speed: 150mph Range: 150 miles per charge (est. EPA drive cycle) Recharge Time: Under 2 Hours @ 240V (8 Hours @ 120V) Interactive Feature: Adjustable regenerative rear wheel braking Interactive Feature: Intuitive / adjustable data acquisition system Behind the project and the company Mission Motors is former Tesla Engineer Forrest North. Additional expertise comes from Edward West and Mason Cabot, bringing in know-how from Ducati and Google. ecocarforum.com - Green Car Network
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