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TLC’s American Chopper Electric Motorcycle – On Tonight
Nov 5th
![Siemens' Smart Chopper, built by Orange County Choppers [via Wired]](http://images.thecarconnection.com/sml/siemens-smart-chopper-built-by-orange-county-choppers-via-wired_100226462_s.jpg "Siemens' Smart Chopper, built by Orange County Choppers [via Wired]")
The next episode of TLC’s American Chopper will showcase more than a contentious family feud. The Siemens Smart Chopper will be featured on the show airing tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Orange County Choppers built the Siemens-engineered electric motorcycle, which uses an Advanced DC Motors Inc. Series Wound 8″ electric motor and a clutchless one-speed drive system.
The body incorporates recycled materials and light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the headlamp, tail light and turn signals. According to David Hulick, marketing director for automotive LED systems division at OSRAM SYLVANIA (a division of Siemens), the LEDs reduce energy consumption 85% over incandescent bulbs.
With a top speed of 100 miles per hour and a 60 mile range on a full charge, the Smart Chopper would make for a sweet, silent, emissions-free ride to work. See the full press release below.
Mavizen TTX02: Plug-and-Play Racing for the People – New York Times
Nov 4th
LAS VEGAS — It may seem strange for Azhar Hussain to introduce the electric racing motorcycle built by his London-based company, Mavizen, here at the S.E.M.A. Show. This is, after all, a convention for aftermarket parts for hot rods, tuners and pickup trucks on 26-inch wheels. But that’s the point: the Mavizen TTX02 is almost entirely aftermarket.
Mr. Hussain is the founder of the TTXGP, a race for zero-emissions motorcycles. The TTXGP staged its first event last June during the famous Isle of Man TT, between Ireland and Britain. The race, a grueling 37-mile time trial, was won by Agni Motors, and the team joined with Mr. Hussain over the summer to build the TTX02, a race-ready bike that’s expected to have a top speed of more than 100 miles an hour.