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Governor Schwarzenegger, eCarTec like Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles is getting more than its fair share of attention. Recently, the company's Zero X was selected as the "Best Electric Motorcycle" during eCarTec in Münich, Germany in mid-October. This year's eCarTec was the inaugural event, but by the looks of the website, they plan on investigating the future of electric mobility for years to come. Before the win in Germany, at AltCar in California in early October, Governor Schwarzenegger stopped by the Zero booth to learn about the S motorbike during his tour of the show. The ... Read more →

AMPLE, Zero ink deal to sell electric motorcycles in Asia Sebastian Blanco

The slightly beleaguered Zero Motorcycle (see here and here) has some good news to share: a new partnership with AMPLE to distribute their all-electric two-wheelers in Asian markets. The ...

Recall Notice: 2009 Zero X and MX called back for malfunctioning throttles Jeremy Korzeniewski

Zero Motorcycles and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a voluntary recall notice for all 2009 Zero X and Zero MX electric motorcycles. Apparently, the problem surrounds the bike's ...

Zero X vs Quantya Track electric off-road shoot out Domenick Yoney

While we have had the opportunity to ride both the Zero X and the Quantya Track, our time and terrain with the electric motocross machines were relatively limited. Not so for Dirt Rider Magazine. The ...

Zero X gets a mid-cycle refresh Jeremy Korzeniewski

Shortly after taking the 2009 Zero X electric dirtbike out for a spin, we had the opportunity to chat with company founder and Chief Technology Officer Neal Saiki, and he told us to expect a ...

Zero Motorcycles plans full-scale European invasion 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

Now that Zero Motorcycles has shown America its new Zero S electric street bike, company founder Neil Saiki has taken his baby across the pond on a European tour. England was the first stop and London provided a great back drop for Neil to explain to the BBC and other press outlets the merits ...

Quantya Track bests Zero X in Las Vegas 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

In the first battle royale between the all-electric motocross bikes from Quantya and Zero Motorcycles, it appears that Swiss precision has bested American muscle. Each manufacturer sent 5 bikes to compete in a special electric event at the AMA/Maxxis MiniMoto Supercross race and when all the laps ...

Quantya vs Zero: Electric motorbikes to lock horns in Las Vegas 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

It's on now. The Quantya Track and the Zero X all-electric dirtbikes plan to meet up in Las Vegas this Friday and we're pretty sure the rendezvous has nothing to do with getting married by Elvis and everything to do with racing. The two companies are each sending five bikes to Sin City where they ...

VIDEO: ZERO X puts on camo, goes hunting 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

Having a motocross bike that can carry you through the woods with a certain amount of stealth might be rather advantageous for riders who would prefer not scare off all the wildlife in the vicinity. While the Zero X from Zero Motorcycles can do this quite well, the only color available thus far has ...

Zero Motorcycles sets electric motorcycle endurance record 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

While the biggest news coming from Zero Motorcycles' California offices this week is undoubtedly the introduction of the new street-legal Zero S electric supermoto bike, we didn't forget about the 24 Hours of Electricoss that took place last weekend. According to reports, the event was a ...

First Ride: 2009 Zero X electric motorcycle 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

Is the world ready to swap its gas-burning cars and trucks for electric vehicles? It's an interesting question, to be sure, and the answer may not be as straightforward as we'd like. As much as many of us would love to ditch petroleum all together, there are a number of things to consider ...

Zero S electric supermoto to be unveiled in April 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

Zero Motorcycles, makers of electric off-road motorcycles, is planning to release its first street-legal machine next month. Speaking on Fox Car Report Live, company founder Neal Saiki let out a few intriguing details about the company's new Zero S electric supermoto bike, including the fact that it ...

Zero Motorcycles to host 24 Hours Of Electricross 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

If you happen to have an electric motorcycle, ATV or quad and always wanted to have your name in the record books, your chance for glory might be arriving this upcoming 4th of April. Zero Motorcycles is hosting the world's very first 24 hour off-road endurance event for battery-powered vehicles and ...

VIDEO: Zero Motorcycle video contest officially starts, gets first entry 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

You may recall us mentioning how spotting aliens while driving your all-electric Zero X motorcycle could win you a free lithium battery (worth $2,950!). In their latest email update, besides telling us boring stuff about how they've quadrupled their production and can now fill orders in 4 ...

Could discovery of space aliens lead to doubling your Zero X range? 12 months ago on Autoblog Green

Imagine this. You are on your Zero X electric motorcycle enjoying a brisk ride along your favorite wooded trail. You reach a clearing and in the morning mist you are surprised to find a family of space aliens enjoying a quiet picnic in front of their parked UFO. Not wanting to learn the hard way ...

VIDEO: 2009 Zero X electric motorcycle: stronger, faster 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

For those you that like to head out into the woods to ride a dirt bike but don't want any exhaust emissions, the Zero X may the answer to your needs. Zero Motorcycles has just released details on the 2009 edition of its electric dirt bike. After selling out its run of 2008 models, the new version ...

Zero Motorcycles sells out of '08s, touts '09s 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

For those of you who had been hoping to get your hands on a new 2008 Zero X electric motorcycle, we have some bad news. They are all sold out. Now, the good news is that a new revised-for-'09 model will be making its first appearance at the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, California, on September ...

VIDEO: Jay Leno gets the Zero X in his garage 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Jay Leno often gets to try some pretty sweet rides but this week's featured machine was cool AND green. It's not the first electric two-wheeler to drop by the the late-night comedian's automotive haunt but the Zero X electric off-road motorcycle is arguably the coolest. As Jay explains in the ...

Zero Motorcycles to introduce street model, having trouble keeping up with high demand 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click on the image able fore more pictures of the Zero X Last year, we introduced our readers to the Zero X electric off-road motorcycle, which is capable of a forty-mile range after a two-hour charge. Last year the bike was selling for just under $7 grand, and although it is now going for nearly ...

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