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...a Cantono electric motor.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Galileo with two Cantono electric motors on the front axle''']] ...''' was based in [[Florence]] and produced electric cars using ''Cantono'' electric motors.

...ar after the founding, as part of the Milan Motor Show, showed a new small electric car. This car, built in very small circulation, was available in a two-and {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

Electric buses, electric public transport vehicles to electric traction and electric cars. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...hicles for competition, the company paid special attention to the field of electric traction. After years of study and experimentation the MICRON was created, the first electric car was approved in 1993 in Italy.

The '''Turinelli & Pezza''' was an [[Italy|Italian]] [[electric car]] manufactured only in 1899. Manufactured in [[Milan]], it featured [[ [[Category:Historic electric vehicles]]

[[Image:fram.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''1906 Fram Electric''']] ...ehicles were produced in Canton (North America) by the company ''Cantono'' Electric Tractor Co..

...rom 1938 to 1948. And also managed to design and build a small car with an electric [[three-wheeler]]. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...] with operations in 1924. This two-seater was powered by a 1.5 horsepower electric motor and could reach 25 km/h. This vehicle was shown in the same year at t {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

[[File:Doracar.png|thumb|right|250px|'''Dora Electric Car''']] ...the factory was in [[Turin]]. In 1906, they created a few prototypes with electric drive with rear wheels driven by 2 engines. These models were never put int

...batteries for [[electric motors]] for northern Italy. Also, in 1923 some [[electric cars]] originated here. They had a range of 120 km and were often used for {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...already in 1920 at the [[Milan]] Show introduced and proposed an electric motorcycle. The success of this venture at the time was unlikely. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...l-climb]] races) with the results achieved by the endothermic cars, this [[electric vehicle]] was faster than many traditional [[race car]] [[prototypes]]. On {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...in 1941. The designer [[Mario Revelli]], designed two [[three-wheeled]] [[electric vehicles]] for city driving. They never did go into production and emerged {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...porated with headquarters in [[Turin]]. Operates first as a distributor of electric vehicles manufactured by Melex, in various [[European]] markets. ...r into the one of a manufacturer of electric vehicles (called Neighborhood Electric Vehicles - NEV) while planning and developing customized products to satisf

...ias]] and made in [[Bologna]] from the early eighties with a ''Polimotor'' electric motor with three batteries with 60 Ah and 14 hp. The primary [[transmission {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

'''VOR''',''Vertemati Offroad Racing'' is the name of a [[motorcycle]] company based in [[Ronco Briantino]] in the province of [[Milan]]. ...oss, which Enduro that Supermoto, and the motion can be obtained either by electric starter (but excludes one foot), which foot (strictly forward, feature also

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...eration, it was dedicated to the construction and maintenance of cars with electric motors. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

'''Micro-Vett''' is a leader in Italy and one of greatest in Europe for electric vehicles. The company has been associated with the NFIA (National Associati Micro-Vett has been in operation since 1987 in the field of electric traction, starting its business with the design of micro-citycars and then,

...electric car of the period 1905-1908, placing on the market by the French Electric Company. Very similar to the famous Krieger vehicles, Gallia had the form o {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...and distribute, under license from the French company Kriéger, an gasoline-electric cars. Two years later due to disagreements with the contract and the Kriég {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

The Cagiva Tamanaco is a motorcycle road from Desert-ie able to go on sandy soils as sull'asfalto, was produced ..., is introduced to the brake disc to the rear for the addition of goodwill electric, so you can start the half without having to use the lever to the pedal, th

The Agrati factory was originally founded in 1900 where they built electric motors and later bikes, but from 1958 on, they built the [[Capri]] scooter. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

Microcars built in Europe after [[World War I]] were often motorcycle based and referred to as "cycle cars". ...ging is provided to encourage the use of electric vehicles. [[neighborhood electric vehicle|NEVs]] may also be used as station cars where the roadway speed lim

The 'Maranello4' is an innovative new petrol, diesel or electric-powered 'city car' which is developed and built by the EFFEDI Automotive Gr ...2.64 metres long it is now branching out of its home Italian market as the electric version is set to be imported into the UK by the Sakura Battery Co Ltd. Hom

...whose headquarters were in [[Milan]] and Sesto San workshops [[Giovanni]]. Electric vehicles were in vogue earlier this century because they were much more pra [[Ausonia]] manufactured fully bodied vehicles with two electric 5 HP motors, each located at the same axis at the rear axle near by the whe

...the world of motorcycles. At just 12 years old, already working in car and motorcycle workshops, [[Flenghi]] in particular in a few years assimilated considerabl ...on two-stroke engines. And so the idea was formed of building an original motorcycle with an engine made by themselves. [[Flenghi]] set to work, coming up with

'''BM''' (''Bonvicini Marino''), an [[Italian]] motorcycle company, was founded and directed by [[Mario Bonvicini]] from [[Bologna]]. ...e-speed grearbox. In 1931, at the request of a client, they applied for an electric starter motor and certainly this is the first device equipped with sort of

...i-Prinetti family founded the ''Società Generale Elettrica dell'Adamello'' electric company (1907). Also, it is the owner of the [[Badia a Coltibuono]] castle {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...roduction with small displacements engines and some models were powered by electric motors. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

The'' 'Di Blasi''' is a [[motorcycle]] manufacturer of [[mopeds]] [[bicycles]] and [[tricycles]] leaflets, suita These vehicles were displayed for the first time [[Exposure Cycle and motorcycle Milan]] of [[1973]], obtaining good appreciation of the press, immediately

...by the GM V8 engine and another as a pure Electric Vehicle (EV) powered by electric motors and with energy stored in Lithium batteries. Both prototypes receive {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...set up with a 6-speed transmission and is chain driven. This bike also has electric start and fuel-injection from the factory. The bike came off the factory li ...tp://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcaprilia/futura.motml "First Ride" review from Motorcycle Online]

...motorized bicycle]]s, small [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooters]], and small [[motorcycle]]s fit the definition of a moped. ...use of their small size, many jurisdictions consider them "limited speed [[motorcycle]]s."

...sion. The maximum speed varies from 45km/h for 4kW to 85km/h for 85kW. The electric model will adopt an engine that is hermetically sealed for longer duration ...come in a choice of five body colours: Sunflower yellow, racing red, blue electric, desert sand and livesilver to which different colour seats can be matched

The '''Cagiva Aletta Oro''' is a [[motorcycle]] road fairing presented as "S1" and "S2", with [[mixer]], produced by [[Ca ...roduced from'86 with the name "Aletta Oro S2 ', with' Addition of goodwill electric, a new cylinder, but not yet fitted with exhaust valve and the adoption of

...but also motorcycles in 1925 with a 246 cc parallel twin-side door with an electric sump. In 1932 [[Vittorio Guerzoni]] developed (see [[Taurus]]) a 498 cc rac ...current and ubiquitous scooters, he was the first ever in Italy to equip a motorcycle with a four-stroke engine in a field then dominated by the two) that until

...[[Padua]] in 1899 by [[Enrico Bernardi]]. Enrico Bernardi built the first "motorcycle" that rode on the Italian roads and also built the first motor car to trave ...e, probably named after [[Enrico Bernardi]] and provides both gasoline all electric motors.

...heels and three gears. Subsequent models had a four speed [[gearbox]] and electric [[starter]] and were reputed to be the fastest scooters then in production. In 1952, Rumi was producing the "sports" and "super sport" motorcycle models (single and twin carburetor versions respectively). The "super spor

...icity)|battery]] [[electricity|electric]] propulsion, creating a [[battery electric vehicle]]. In some cases the vehicle may be built by the converter, or asse *One or more electric motors and their mechanical attachment to the driveline

The '''Cagiva Freccia''' is a [[motorcycle]] road sports fairings emulated by [[Ducati Paso]], with [[mixer]], produce La Freccia C9 was produced for only one year, the [[1987]]. It was a motorcycle road fairing much: not only do not see either the [[engine]] or the frame b

[[Image:DC Electric Locomotive.jpg|thumb|250px|right|An [[electric locomotive]], taking power through a [[Pantograph (rail)|pantograph]]]] An '''electric vehicle''', or EV, is a [[vehicle]] with one or more [[electric motor]]s for propulsion. The motion may be provided either by [[wheels]] o

...and licensing fees. Scooters above 50cc are generally legally considered [[motorcycle]]s, though some states have an in-between definition for motorized bike for ...n, the 'big-wheel' or commuter-style scooter features wheels as large as a motorcycle. Popular models of the commuter-style bike include the [[Aprilia]] Scarabe

== Electric vehicles == Iveco is making [[hybrid electric vehicle]]s.

| [[Motorcycle land speed record]] || 580.833&nbsp;km/h (360.913&nbsp;mph) || Top Oil-Ack | [[Electric engine|Electric]]-powered speed record || 517.942&nbsp;km/h (321.834&nbsp;mph)|| [[Buckeye

...na to a mere 630kg by using plastic doors and an [[aluminium]] [[bonnet]]. Electric pop-up headlights and alloy wheels were standard. It was available with six {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...in [[Sesto San Giovanni]] near [[Milan]]. Company started as a magnet and electric equipment manufacturer and has always been a synonym of quality and innovat ...for competitions and holds an undisputable technological leadership in F1, Motorcycle Grand Prix and the WRC. Magneti Marelli owned brands are: Carello, Automoti

...numerous other class records for cars, and [[Motorcycle land speed record|motorcycle]]s fall into another, separate, class. The current absolute record holder i ...aston de Chasseloup-Laubat]]||[[Jeantaud]] Duc||[[Battery electric vehicle|Electric]]

===Motorcycle beginning === ...most notably a range of electric powered small trucks and a 5 or 7 seat [[electric car]]. In 1946, with the war over and thus demand for their commercial vehi

...ati 998]] range of superbikes in 2003, and was produced through 2006. This motorcycle enjoyed great success in the [[Superbike World Championship]], and continue ...led by many. It is known as an extremely high performance, race orientated motorcycle. With its traditional [[Ducati]] L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine l

digital ignition and electric starter motor. Under development. Ready for 2017. The fastest electric car with 500 Km autonomy.

...storic record of over 100 km/h of [[The Jamais Content|Jamais Content]] to electric traction, while the [[internal combustion engine]] set the third record a f {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...ages has required a wide range of energy-conversion systems. These include electric, [[steam engine|steam]], [[solar power|solar]], [[turbine]], rotary, and di ...feasible in prior years. Although a few limited-production battery-powered electric vehicles have appeared from time to time, they have not proved to be compet

...0cc AM6 engine. The bike is popular in countries that have restrictions on motorcycle engine size. The bike is 7/8ths the size of the average bike and is perfect **'''Starting Method''': Electric

...ages has required a wide range of energy-conversion systems. These include electric, [[steam engine|steam]], [[solar power|solar]], [[turbine]], rotary, and di ...feasible in prior years. Although a few limited-production battery-powered electric vehicles have appeared from time to time, they have not proved to be compet

The '''[[Aprilia]] RS125''' is a GP derived replica sport production motorcycle. It is powered by a single cylinder [[2-stroke]], [[Nikasil]] coated alumi *'''Starting Method''': Electric

...t in Italian industry, in the [[1964]] the two divisions (aeronautical and motorcycle) split to become two independent companies; the aeronautical division was n In [[1969]] the motorcycle company purchased [[Gilera]].[[Image:Gilera.jpg|thumb|250px]]

...k was scarce and [[Pietro Frua]] had to turn to designing children’s cars, electric [[oven]]s and kitchen units, as well as a [[monocoque]] [[motorscooter]]. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...he hydrogen is turned into electricity through fuel cells which then power electric motors. ...y produce more pollution than would use of that energy in [[plug-in hybrid electric vehicles]]. Hydrogen fuel cells generate less CO₂ than conventi

...s]], although this part of the business is now a separate company from the motorcycle side. A year later in 1921, Benelli built its first motorcycle with its OWN engine which had by then become a 98 cc model.

...and dissipate [[kinetic energy]]. It is analogous to a [[resistor]] in an electric [[RLC circuit]]. ...rn hybrid automobiles have [[regenerative braking]], which uses a reversed electric motor to dampen and eventually stop the motion of the car.

...tyle and a comprehensive level of equipment, including a leather interior, electric windows, luxurious fittings and special instrumentation. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...the competitive position of companies in the automotive and other (truck, motorcycle, tractor, construction equipment…) vehicle industrial sectors. Global eco * [[Electric vehicle conversion]]

The 1964 '''Ducati Berliner 1260 Apollo''' was a prototype model of [[motorcycle]], that did not make it into production, yet influenced other production mo [[Image:Ducati_apollo.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ducati Apollo motorcycle]]

...ey appear mostly in the form of [[gas turbines]]. They are also used for [[electric generator]]s and by industry. ...sity of [[battery (electricity)|batteries]] and lack of affordable onboard electric generators such as [[fuel cell]]s has largely restricted their use to speci

*[[Bugatti Prototypes#Type 56|Type 56]] ([[electric car]]) *1927–1930 [[Bugatti Type 52|Type 52]] ([[electric vehicle|electric racer]] for children)

|Starter || Electric ...Vyrus initially worked alongside [[Bimota]] on the development of the Tesi motorcycle and its [[Hub-center steering]] centre. They split from the firm and finish

...ey appear mostly in the form of [[gas turbines]]. They are also used for [[electric generator]]s and by industry. ...sity of [[battery (electricity)|batteries]] and lack of affordable onboard electric generators such as [[fuel cell]]s has largely restricted their use to speci

...ehicles. This most commonly refers to [[automobiles]] but also refers to [[motorcycle]]s, [[truck]]s, [[bus]]es, [[Coach (vehicle)|coaches]], and [[van]]s. The d *[http://www.electriccarsociety.com/ How to design and build an electric car]

...t year is uncertain), Robert Anderson of Scotland invented the first crude electric carriage, powered by non-rechargeable [[primary cell]]s. ...so patented the [[disc brake]]. And, contrary to popular belief, the first electric starter was installed by [[Arnold (automobile)|Arnold]] in a copy of the [[

...ctric pistol ([http://ppp.unipv.it/Volta/Pages/eF5struF.html]) in which an electric spark exploded a mixture of [[Earth's atmosphere|air]] and [[hydrogen]], fi ...they appear mostly in the form of [[ turbines]]. They are also used for [[electric generator]]s and by industry.

'':go here for'' [[Lancia motorcycle|Lancia]] ''motorcycle'' * Lancia E 290 (1941) single-built electric truck

...from the racing world, and the finest craft making techniques. The refined electric welded space frame, absolutely of racing nature (integrated with the [[engi {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...) instead of a [[steering]] wheel, effectively making them a three-wheeler motorcycle carrying passengers on the rear seat. The earlier versions of autos had the ...titute of Science]] have come up with a prototype of a [[Hybrid car|Hybrid Electric Vehicle]] powered both by [[fossil fuels]] and electricity. IISc sees this

In the '80s he also made a dragster and in the subsequent years had produced electric cars such as the PUMA BOXER 90 presented at the Bologna Motor Show. {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...] [[automobile]]s. '''Motor racing''' or '''motorsport''' may also mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is on ...ea]] winning in 10 h and 23 min, beating three petrol-fuelled cars and two electric. The first trophy awarded was the [[Vanderbilt Cup]].

...] [[automobile]]s. '''Motor racing''' or '''motorsport''' may also mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is on ...ea]] winning in 10 h and 23 min, beating three petrol-fuelled cars and two electric. The first trophy awarded was the [[Vanderbilt Cup]].

The '''Cagiva Mito''' is a [[motorcycle]] with small [[displacement]] (50 and 125[[cubic centimeter|cc]]) which was ...llo steam|CV]]), which can be driven by persons under eighteen , while the motorcycle without restrictions (first of 96 sold in [[Italy]] and sold outside Italy,

...is "ventilated" disc design helps to dissipate the generated heat. Many [[motorcycle]] and [[sports car]] brakes instead have many small holes drilled or cast t ...e others have a soft metal tab embedded in the pad material that closes an electric circuit and lights a warning light when the brake pad gets thin. More expen

...90° V-twin engines and styling that evokes the classic American [[Cruiser (motorcycle)| Cruiser]] motorcycle.

...that. People who do that look for little noises, etc. Other supercars have electric everything. We do a good air-con but keep gadgets out." {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...d as style and technical consultant for GM in Europe and USA, top Japanese motorcycle marques and well-known designers such as [[Pininfarina]]. ...ropulsion system with a 2.5 litre TurboDiesel LANCIA engine and a 40 kW AC electric drive; it was shown at Turin Motor Show 2000.

...forward gears and reverse, and since 1916 also available with start-up and electric lighting. Suspended civilian production in 1917 and 1918, this model is alm {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...] [[automobile]]s. '''Motor racing''' or '''motorsport''' may also mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is on ...ea]] winning in 10 h and 23 min, beating three petrol-fuelled cars and two electric. The first trophy awarded was the [[Vanderbilt Cup]].

...select any gear at any time, but some, such as those commonly mounted on [[motorcycle]]s and some types of race cars, only allow the driver to select the next-hi ...ear speeds by 'blipping-the-throttle' when shifting into a lower gear on a motorcycle.

...] [[automobile]]s. '''Motor racing''' or '''motorsport''' may also mean [[motorcycle racing]], and can include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing]]. It is on ...ea]] winning in 10 h and 23 min, beating three petrol-fuelled cars and two electric. The first trophy awarded was the [[Vanderbilt Cup]].

|Industry || [[Motorcycle]] ...], Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer and the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer by unit sales.

...on two-wheeled vehicles suspensions see the [[Suspension (motorcycle)]], [[Motorcycle fork]], [[Bicycle suspension]], and [[Bicycle fork]] articles. ...tly publicised fully active system from [[Bose Corporation]] uses linear electric motors, ie solenoids, in place of hydraulic or pneumatic actuators that hav

...] [[automobile]]s. '''Motor racing''' or '''motorsport''' may also mean [[motorcycle racing]], and it can further include [[motorboat racing]] and [[air racing] ...ea]] winning in 10 h and 23 min, beating three petrol-fuelled cars and two electric. The first trophy awarded was the [[Vanderbilt Cup]].

...used in Europe, South America and Japan, especially by the automotive and motorcycle industry. It was adopted throughout continental Europe with designations eq The '''electrical horsepower''' is used by the electrical industry for electric motors and is defined to be exactly 746 watts.

*** Jimenez Novia (used a 4.1&nbsp;L W16 based on four I4 Yamaha motorcycle engines.) * First gas-electric hybrid - 1899 [[Lohner Carriage|Lohner]]-[[Ferdinand Porsche|Porsche]] Mixt

* [[Electric motor]]s powered by kart-mounted [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]] 2-stroke engines were originally taken from [[motorcycle]]s, but have become a kart-specialised item with dedicated manufacturers, V

...in as chairman of Fiat in 1998. The hope was that the veteran of [[General Electric]] would bring more of an emphasis on shareholder value to Fiat. By the time ...in as chairman of Fiat in 1998. The hope was that the veteran of [[General Electric]] would bring more of an emphasis on shareholder value to Fiat. By the time

...c during the 1900 World Exhibition at Paris. The vehicle was powered by an electric hub at each wheel, a design later used by [[NASA]] in the [[Lunar rover]]. ...the rear wheels in a car that is normally front-wheel drive are driven by electric motors. This system was introduced in some variants of the [[Nissan Cube]]

...g and maintaining Curtiss-Wright, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce and General Electric aircraft engines. Alfa Romeo built also Italy's first [[turbine engine]], i {{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}

| [[BMW motorcycles|BMW R1200 motorcycle]] || Stolen || Driven by James Bond and [[Wai Lin]] with some [[Range Rover | [[Ford Edge]] (electric model)|| Dominic Greene, later by James Bond ||

...in front, Siffert took the lead at the fourth lap. Then a litany of minor electric problems slowed the new Porsche 908s, and some were eventually disqualified *[[Motorcycle 24 Hours of Le Mans]]