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Some of the technologies out there are really coming to light, especially with advances in the material science and batteries/photovoltaic fields. I've ridden motorcycles for most of my life and they are perfect vehicles for such advances. Here are two different spectrums I have run across, both being impressive. I wonder, it there a place for a hybrid electric/compressed air motorcycle? Electric for low speed maneuvers with the CA kicking in for top end response? Here is an electric motorcycle that is worth checking out. http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-ds/specs.php Here is the general website to see what suits you, they have quite a few. www.zeromotorcycles.com The other side to it all, the compressed air motorcycle. http://www.gizmag.com/compressed-air-motorcycle/20354/ I'm looking to see what it takes to buy a motor... http://www.gizmag.com/go/3185/ I'm not some idiot that things we have to (or can) get rid of gas motors, just only use them when appropriate. Gasoline or diesel as fuel can not be readily replaced in many applications, but the dependency can certainly be reduced (making it cheaper!). Hell, they are making hybrid heavy equipment as it proves to be more powerful/efficient. There is plenty of tech out there that takes care of daily needs far cheaper and cleaner than gasoline so why not embrace them when appropriate? Two arguments I will counter to begin with: 1) The energy for the electric bike has to come from existing power supplies so it in not 'clean energy'. I disagree, mainly due to solar energy. It's never going to be perfectly clean, but 200watt/11amp portable solar panel kits can be had for $1k and those will store a lot of energy in a battery bank regardless if you are using it or not. 2) Compressed air takes a lot of energy and special equipment. Yes, a 'filling station' would need a special compressor but that is about it. See above about easy renewable energy sources, but realize this: That is all that is needed. No supplies or material requirements what so ever other than a compressor, the power to run it, and air. No trucking in of gas, no running the tanks dry, no flooding of the tanks. Power, compressor and air. Think about how many (small) vehicles would be running around the east coast right now because compressed air wasn't hard to get... Just some things I've been looking at as I look for something worth working towards. B