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Wind-Powered Two-Wheelers

The Ion Horse is a Green Concept Superbike

— June 10, 2011 — Autos
The Ion Horse is a complete eco-friendly bike designed and developed by Kingston University in collaboration with UK’s leading green energy firm Ecotricity. The bike was officially unveiled and has already participated in the electric bike-racing event TT Isle of Man.

The Ion Horse has become the first electric bike in the world to compete in such an event. The superbike has awesome features, including lithium polymer cobalt cells and a new direct drive system, which makes the Ion Horse very uncommon in comparison to other electric bikes.

This zero-emissions wind-powered superbike has a top speed of 225 kmph, with a capability of reaching 160kmph in 8.5 seconds. At a price of £150,000 (approx.$246,000), there is no doubt that the Ion Horse will take the road by storm.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Vehicles - The trend of developing eco-friendly vehicles, like the Ion Horse superbike, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.
2. Electric Bike Racing - The trend of electric bike racing, as demonstrated by the Ion Horse's participation in the TT Isle of Man, opens up opportunities for innovative designs and technologies in the sports industry.
3. Renewable Energy Integration - The trend of integrating renewable energy, such as wind power, into various industries, including the transportation sector with bikes like the Ion Horse, highlights potential for disruptive innovation in renewable energy applications.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of developing more eco-friendly vehicles like the Ion Horse superbike.
2. Sports - The sports industry can capitalize on the disruptive innovation opportunities of electric bike racing, as demonstrated by the Ion Horse's participation in the TT Isle of Man.
3. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of integrating wind power into transportation, as showcased by the Ion Horse superbike.
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