Zero To Debut Its 2012 Electric Motorcycles In November At the EICMA: Milan Motorcycle Show

Zero Motorcycles will attend the EICMA show for the first time this year, where it plans to launch its 2012 line of electric motorcycles. The company is keeping quiet about the details of what it plans to do at the show, but if the past year is any indication, it should be something to see!

Zero S electric motorcycle. Photo courtesy of Zero Motorcycles.

Last month, Zero participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Joint Energy and Transportation Conference in San Francisco. The major themes of the conference included transportation’s role in a clean energy future, involving “transportation systems for livable low-carbon communities.”

Low-carbon producing energy sources, such as biofuels and electricity, were also discussed. In support of greener fuel initiatives, Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, said in a statement at the conference that, “Our roads, runways, railroads, waterways, and transit systems all must move greater numbers of people and products, while leaving a smaller environmental footprint.”

Zero had the opportunity at the conference to give LaHood a personal demonstration of its 2011 electric motorcycles. He expressed support for extending federal tax credits for electric motorcycles in talking with the company.

In May, the company also had the distinction of its Zero S electric motorcycle receiving the ‘e-Bike of the Year Award at Europe’s Clean Week 2020.

The Zero S is constructed from ridged, lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum. Its lowered seat-height also contributes to a lower center of gravity, providing more stability and maneuverability. The motorcycle can reach a maximum speed of 67 mph (108 km/h).

During the four-day Clean Week event, the Zero S was evaluated by a panel of 13 European motorcycle journalists.

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