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An innovation has recently triggered the riders' curiosity andscrutiny. This was all about the launching of hydrogen poweredmotorcycles. These motorcycles are called ENV (pronounced asenvy) or emissions neutral vehicle. The speed is 50 mph or 80km/h at the range of at least 100 miles or 160 km. Saidmotorcycles can run for four hours before its fuel-cell needsrecharging. Intelligent Energy, maker of ENV, has designed the fuel-cellmotorcycle to look simple, clean and user-friendly. Aside fromthe fact that it is run by a fuel cell called Core, it alsoproduces low sound compared to the rest of the motorcycles. SaidCore is detachable from the motorcycle and can be used to powersmall household properties. The battery pack serves to provide 6kilowatts of peak load to the motor. With it, motorcycle cantend to become too quiet eliminating the usual excruciatingroar. In addition, anti-noise campaigners are welcoming it onthe streets. This can open to a whole new experience to all theriders out there. The only drawback though is that saidmotorcycle can not more or less warn other vehicles or passersbyfor that matter. In one of his interviews, Harry Bradbury, chief executive of thebike's British manufacturers Intelligent Energy said, "What weare doing is introducing flexibility into it, so that you canhave ambient noise that is tolerable - low-level noisesufficient for safety reasons - but which can be switched offwhen desired." ENV is a pollution-free motorcycle. In fact, according to itsdesigners, even its water-vapor emissions are drinkable becausethey are so clean. With the state's endeavor to clean up theair, the use of ENV can be a good alternative. What about the price? The hydrogen fill-up could cost $3.Motorcycle parts are another thing. A prototype of ENV asdivulged in London could cost more than $8,300. However, ridersare expecting that price will be around $6,000. But expectationsmay fail. The bike is expected to be open to buyers next year.The expected first's buyers are probably the nations of Chinaand India where motorcycles are common modes of transportation.However, it is predicted that ENV will not sell much in theUnited States because Americans view motorcycles as leisurevehicles and not so much for other reasons. This advancement in technology can bring about major advantagein our environment especially to the attainment of clean air.Aside from the fact that it will reduce air and noise pollutionin the streets, it can still be a good source of transportationand adventure. |
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