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World's First Fuel-Cell Motorcycle

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the still-no-fuel-cell-laptop dept.

Alex writes "Rubber Magazine reports that the British company Intelligent Energy has unveiled today the first purpose-built, fuel-cell motorbike. The bike has a 6kW (8 hp) electric motor, top speed of 50 mph (80kph), a range of 100 miles (160km). The engine is completely silent, which might not go well with many motorcycle lovers. In addition it could also possibly pose an interesting safety issue, since a pedestrian or motorist would not hear it coming."

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  1. Re:Cool by craXORjack · · Score: 5, Funny
    In addition it could also possibly pose an interesting safety issue, since a pedestrian or motorist would not hear it coming.

    It's not a problem really. Just tape a playing card to it so it flaps against the spokes. Worked for me when I was a kid. Between that and the banana seat, I was too cool for school.

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  2. Drive By? by Crystalmonkey · · Score: 5, Funny

    The engine is completely silent, which might not go well with many motorcycle lovers. This sure would make a drive-by easy though. I hate it when they run...