Adam Birney, Author at Green Authority

The new all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic from Polaris is an off-road powerhouse

December 1, 2021 by Adam Birney

Polaris has revealed a new all-electric UTV, the Ranger XP Kinetic, marking the first vehicle they’ve produced in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles. Made for farmers, hunters, and all the hardworking outdoorsy types, this side-by-side EV packs some serious power for any job. It has 110 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, which according to Polaris, …

Unleash your inner animal with these new e-bikes

November 30, 2021 by Adam Birney

Himiway has just expanded its lineup of e-bikes with three new animal-themed electric two-wheelers. You can check out the full product launch video below (which starts at 1:03:34) then read on for all the highlights. Let’s take a look at what each has to offer Himiway Zebra For its all-terrain electric fat-tire bike, Hemingway has …

Kawasaki to launch three electric motorcycles next year

November 29, 2021 by Adam Birney

Kawasaki may not be a forerunner in the EV market, but they have vowed to only sell electric vehicles in developed countries by 2035. Yet, the Japanese manufacturer still hasn’t released a single road-ready electric motorcycle. However, that’s about to change in 2022. In an announcement from Kawasaki’s CEO Hiroshi at EICMA 2021, the company …

What the Build Back Better plan means for EV consumers

November 23, 2021 by Adam Birney

This past Friday, the US House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion “Build Back Better” legislation. It will now be sent to the Senate for continued negotiations. Here’s a breakdown of how the proposed bill would affect the EV consumer market. The Good The Build Back Better plan would mark the largest investment …

Subaru reveals first all-electric SUV, the Solterra

November 15, 2021 by Adam Birney

Subaru has given us our first look at their first-ever all-electric SUV, the Solterra. We learned this EV was in development earlier this year, but a recent event in Japan gave us our first look and details on what to expect. See also: Electric cars buyers guide. Combining the Spanish words “sol,” meaning sun, and …

KBO Ranger released as the latest electric cargo bike

November 13, 2021 by Adam Birney

The KBO Ranger is the companies latest electric two-wheeler, marking their first utility-oriented e-bike. The 20-inch tires combined with a larger frame give this compact e-bike lots of transport potential. Specifically, the aluminum rear rack can support up to 120 pounds, perfect for offloading heavy equipment or serving as a second passenger seat. Smaller-sized e-bikes …

Juiced Bikes reveals the RipRacer, it’s latest ‘fun size’ fat-tire electric bike

November 10, 2021 by Adam Birney

Meet the Juiced RipRacer, a colorful new line of compact e-bikes that packs the power and range we expect from Juiced into a smaller frame. It’s also their cheapest electric motorcycle to date. See also: Electric bicycles buyer’s guide With a younger generation becoming more and more interested in electric bikes, we saw the opportunity …

The Urtopia carbon fiber electric bike brings futuristic style to advanced tech

November 9, 2021 by Adam Birney

Urtopia, a new hong-kong based company, has launched their first all carbon fibre e-bike. Built with high-quality materials and advanced tech, this sporty e-bike is shaping up to be the utopia of urban travel. Several sports stars, from Olympic champions to NBA hall of famers have already endorsed the Urtopia e-bike, helping boost its IndieGoGo …

BMW begins production on the CE 04 electric motorcycle

November 9, 2021 by Adam Birney

It’s been nearly a year since BMW revealed their new electric motorcycle, the BMW CE 04, but today it officially goes into production at the companies motor plant in the heart of Berlin. See also: Electric motorcycles buyers guide Right off the bat, you’ll notice the striking design and shape of the e-motorcycle. The BMW …

Ducati rolls out the new Pro-III electric kick-scooter

November 8, 2021 by Adam Birney

Although Ducati is most known for its motorcycles, the Italian manufacturer has steadily expanded its micro-mobility line. This time it’s with a new electric kick-scooter; the Ducati Pro-III touted as the “most technically advanced scooter” they have produced. See also: The best electric kick-scooters you can buy The Ducati Pro-III is powered by a 350W …