New Polaris eBike on Display at AIMExpo
New Polaris eBike on Display at AIMExpo
Orlando, FL and Marblehead, MA – September 21, 2105 — New Polaris® pedal-assisted electric bicycles will be at Booth 1740, the American International Motorcycle Expo, October 15-18, 2015 and featured at the new outdoor demo track.
Austin Higdon, EVantage, Managing Director said, “The 2016 line of Polaris eBikes is right at home in the powersports world. Our new tag line: RIDE WITH POWER focuses the promise of the rapidly growing industry’s most powerful motor at 750 watts with sports car-like transmission, responsive bike gears, pedal-to-regenerate battery modes and proprietary Battery Balancing Technology built-into our lightweight, rugged eBikes.”
Mr. Higdon added, “Capable of speeds up to 20-plus miles per hour, Polaris eBikes allow riders to expand their range, stay fresh and energetic throughout an entire ride, setting the pace for profitability and popularity in this $200 million dynamic new category.”
EVantage designs motor systems using proprietary technology setting the standard for a new class in electric vehicles. Polaris® electric bikes are manufactured using proprietary frame designs and use only premium bike components for urban, mountain and Fat Tire bikes. Company headquarters are in Marblehead, MA. Visit www.polarisebikes.com
New EVantage-developed Polaris®eBikes Technology at-a-glance:
Proprietary computer-processor based Gear Speed Technology™. Electronic controlled bike gears bring the familiar feel of sports car shifting for ultimate responsiveness in acceleration and control.
Active Trail Mode™ regenerates the bike’s battery during pedaling with automatic incline sensors to deliver power for uphill riding. Mode extends battery life.
Backpedal Regeneration™ transfers the rider’s physical backpedal action and electronic braking to battery regeneration for enhanced battery life and improved handling performance.
About Polaris®
Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2014 sales of $4.48 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian Motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid powered vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel, Klim branded apparel and ORV accessories under the Kolpin and Cycle Country brands.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polaris.com.