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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. Solution to silent cycle by G4from128k · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Just mount an ordinary playing card to hit the wheel's spokes. It makes a nice "motor" sound.

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  2. Silent Engine by consumer_whore · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Nothing some buggle gum and a playing card won't fix.