March 19, 2012
Can the Northwest Build a New Economy Transportation Sector?
That was the topic among regional transportation experts in a recent WCTA meeting facilitated by Byron McCann.  We do have a surprising number of strengths–and weaknesses–in the area.  Of course, there are a number of opportunities and threats, too.  So, to make some sense of some of the discussion, I have endeavored to summarize many […]

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February 1, 2012
Visions of Clean Sustainable Transportation Systems featuring Mark Frohnmayer, CEO of Arcimoto
WCTA Lunch:  Visions of Clean Sustainable Transportation Systems featuring Mark Frohnmayer, CEO of Arcimoto. Frohnmayer founded Arcimoto in 2007 to help catalyze a sustainable transportation system. Arcimoto is currently developing the SRK, an ultra-efficient 3-wheeled electric vehicle for everyday driving.  Mark will speak about the development of a long-range, integrated system approach to next generation […]

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January 15, 2012
MotoVolta Makes Progress on Electric Motorcycle
  Source: Motovolta Newsletter, January 2012. MotoVolta continued to make progress in December 2011 on its proof-of-concept prototype electric motorcycle. The company underwent several new mockup sessions to check fit and clearance on components.  By way of CAD modeling and rapid prototype manufacturing, the company has confidently converged on the most efficient packaging of these […]

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December 19, 2011
Motovolta Developing Electric Motorcycle Technology
MotoVolta has been developing a one-of-a-kind prototype electric motorcycle to demonstrate and test their technology.  This prototype will feature a liquid-cooled, electric drive system and lithium polymer battery packs featuring patent-pending active battery management technology.  In keeping with a capital efficient business strategy, the company decided decision to implement the technology into an existing motorcycle […]

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