Found inside... retorted, “You think that lightning strike might have distracted you, leading to that ... I decided to make a run for it (remember the motorcycle). Found inside – Page 173Should lightning strike, motorcyclists do not benefit from the same insulating properties that car drivers enjoy. When it looks like you are riding into a ... The Strike is Lightning’s street bike (it’s a different street bike design than the one I was shown years ago) that is supposed to have an affordable price and is supposed to be produced in large quantity. Every element of each version is a stressed member. At lower speeds and torque settings, the output is much reduced so that the motor output doesn’t overpower the rear tyre. “You’re not concentrating the heat in the same place. You can run them with high current and long cycle life, and they have decent thermal stability, and a reasonable tolerance of high cycle abuse. The amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery is reduced over time owing to cyclic loading if there is no headroom in the capacity and if the cell chemistry can’t take the prolonged exposure to that condition.”. I have it set up such that during typical street riding I only use the brakes to hold me at a hill on a stop, and I have enough regen during normal riding that I don’t have to use the brakes at all. We can’t go as high in rpm as some of the radial flux induction motors out there, but again this is a cost-effective machine.”. Found insideDying from a plane falling on you 1 in 25,000,000* Dying from a lightning strike 1 in 18,700,000* Dying from motorcycle racing 1in 1,100** Dyingfrom ... We have been developing it for many years, and we use the same basic BMS topology on all our products. It’s been a while since Lightning Motorcycle unveiled its affordable electric sportbike, the Lightning Strike. 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Need help ordering Lightning Strike Motorcycle Safety Lighting Systems? Found inside... heavy motorcycle boots into the man's knees. The unexpected lightning strike sent his attacker sprawling backwards into the path of the oncoming car. There are very disparate materials inside the IGBTs, and when you start heat-cycling them, they can start to fail. Fluid lines: Earls “Everything is performing multiple functions, and that was intentional to get the weight down,” notes Hatfield. As a result, it's lighter than other Lightning Strikes. The concept for a cost-conscious, road-focused midrange sports motorcycle came about in 2017, and the production version was launched this year. “With the pack configuration for the Strike, we have a sandwich plate construction where a pouch cell is flanked by an expansion material, then a heat rejection plate alongside that in turn is alongside an air channel between each cell. The advantage of a cylindrical cell is that it’s spiral wound, and when the materials inside expand and contract, it usually remains in its containment. That gave us a window of between 67 and 90 kW [90-120 bhp] peak output and a 10-20 kWh battery pack to provide reasonable range. “We’ve gone a long way to try to reduce this where possible. Free Shipping! The capacitor design in the inverter was another element of the control technology that was heavily investigated. “We didn’t want to go any higher than 500 Hz because the more often the polarity of the field has to be switched per rotation of the rotor, the more expensive the switchgear. The width exploits the maximum real estate within the body of the motorcycle, and the height is as much as the team could stack into the main body above the narrowing area at the base of the motorcycle, which is necessary so it can lean over. $500.00. Found inside – Page 60... an open field while riding a motorcycle; a horse; or an industrial, farm, ... down in the vicinity, he may be subject to a direct lightning strike. Motor: in-house It uses aluminium sheets within the sandwich of cells to wick the heat out to air channels where heat can be carried away. The electrode carries current, and the active material stores the energy. “However, it is critical to have that headroom in place because no-one wants to jump on a motorcycle that’s reading 80 or 90% charge – they want to read 100% after every charge. Lightning Strike - Standard Reservation Deposit. It is speed-dependent, such that the initial deceleration is more aggressive at closed throttle over a certain speed, and it tapers off as the motorcycle’s speed falls. An induction motor is cost-effective to manufacture, and since it doesn’t have a permanent magnet array the cost is lower and more predictable than for a synchronous machine. Describing the concept for the Strike, he says, “At a given performance level, the reliability inherent in the simplicity of an electric powertrain, as well as its quietness along with significantly reduced running costs, make it a very attractive prospect. Lightning burning through the air at 300,000 mph struck a motorcyclist riding on Interstate 95 Sunday, leaving him dead and his shiny black helmet punched through with holes. The Lightning Strike has been unveiled, after weeks of puns and spy shots. We tried to minimise the slip as much as possible, because slip in an induction motor has a significant impact on efficiency. This bike is powered by a 10 kWh battery pack that has a range of 99 miles in the city and 76 on the highway. Brammo’s gone, BRD/Alta’s gone, Mission’s gone. “When the battery is charging, the BMS monitors the shift in energy from cell to cell, to ensure they are all even and that their temperatures are within design parameters. Found inside – Page 138Dickerson , who wanted an upgrade , tried to strike a deal with Martin but ... record - breaking ride on the John Edgar Lightning , Dickerson became ... Not a chance. Resonant with the confusions of existence, this classic is a touching and transcendent book of life. This new edition contains an interview with Pirsig and letters and documents detailing how this extraordinary book came to be. Flashing Lights Alert Drivers to YOU…BEFORE Accidents Happen. Found insideOne Woman's Story of Being Struck By Lightning Gretel Ehrlich ... had no vital signs after he was struck while dismounting his motorcycle in a rainstorm. These performances are both in full charge. Harley-Davidson LiveWire: Overall best electric motorcycle. Lightning Motorcycles manufactures the highest performing and most advanced electric motorcycles in the world. On the other end is Lightning Motorcycle that sells electric motorcycles across the pricing spectrum, with high-end models starting at almost $39,000, but also others at $20,000. Motorcycle Training Instructor Shines Student’s Lights. Peak Horsepower – 120 hp @ 15,000 rpm. “You sacrifice a bit of motor acceleration compared to a motor with a higher number of poles, but this technology fits the targets of the motorcycle in terms of cost, reliability and performance,” he says. Found insidePRACTICAL TIPS If you are in an accident involving another car, motorcycle, cyclist or pedestrian you must stop. You should then exchange the following ... All Strike models have regenerative braking capabilities and this, Hatfield says, can give the Strike different personalities. The Strike uses lithium NMC (nickel manganese cobalt oxide) pouch-type cells. The swing arm mounts directly off the back of the motor, the battery pack mounts off the front of the motor, and the forks mount off the front of the battery pack. The Lightning Strike motorcycle is one such bike; it boasts bucket loads of performance along with marked good looks. The more current that is added to an induction motor, the more torque that is produced. Here's How The Lotus Emira Compares With The Evora, These Are The Features That Make The Lightning Strike Motorcycle So Galvanizing, Here's What Makes The Lightning Strike The Most Interesting Electric Motorcycle, More The higher surface area on the inside of the cooling plate also regulates the pressure as the volume increases through the cooling housing on the side of the inverter. Hatfield notes, “There are also some ways that induction motors can be safer than permanent magnet motors. You can direct air or coolant around the outside, but the centre – where all that heat is generated – is very challenging to cool.”. Found insideI turn a corner and think I'm hallucinating through the deluge when I see a huge tree across the road, its stump smoldering from a lightning strike. With an impressive specs chart, let's take a closer look at the Lightning Strike and discuss our favorite features. Found inside... incandescently hot raced through my body like a lightning strike. ... roar of a motorcycle engine – something a lot bigger than my little Bonneville. Sign up to the E-Mobility Engineering newsletter and stay up-to-date with the fascinating and ever-changing hotbed of innovation. The chassis of the inverter is machined from the same material as the motor housing, so some heat is rejected through that as well. “For the longevity of the cells, the battery is better off left at 40-60% SoC if it’s really hot. “As with everything else, there is a trade-off. RELATED: Here's What Makes The Lightning Strike The Most Interesting Electric Motorcycle. The Strike is targeted to be profitable at less than $13,000 for a base model, with a fully optioned version available for under $20,000. Unlike the motor, there are specific thermal paths that run from the core of the heat-generating elements of the inverter to the cooling plate that carries the heat to the water channel. Buying a bike starts at Bikez Get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this Lightning. Lightning Strike or FREE.com y! Our halo product, LS-218, pushes the boundaries of what is possible for an electric superbike by setting land speed records and winning the most competitive motorcycle races in … For that reason, we run them perpendicular to the ground, across the width of the motorcycle.”. Hatfield says, “There’s a bit of headroom, so 4.15 V is the highest we go on the voltage of the cells during charge/high load. “Also, this is a technology that has been proven in automotive use. Lightning Motorcycles is Lightning Strike - Carbon Edition Reservation Deposit. You might, too. Lightning Motorcycle Corp. founder and CEO Richard Hatfield has been building E-superbikes for longer than anyone else, and he’s achieved more with them in the white heat of competition than any of his rivals, too, up to and including coming out on top in a direct matchup against ICE/internal combustion-engined sport bikes. Vespa Elettrica. “They all have a similar powertrain design, but the 20 kWh version uses a cell technology with an energy density of around 300 kWh/kg, whereas the 10 and 15 kWh machines use cells with much less energy density, albeit ones that cost less.”. Hatfield says, “These were critical for the Strike because the charge-discharge rate we were targeting affected  some of the cells’ rated capacity over time and in certain regions of SoC [state of charge], and therefore the energy density of the pack. These performances are both in full charge. “If we’d gone for a smaller motor, it would have been shorter, not smaller in diameter. “Then you have the negative spiral of trying to push more power through less copper, and getting more heat and less power out of it. Display: AIM Found insidePreparing to be an adult? Preparing someone else to act like an adult? This fully illustrated guide covers everything from sewing to first-aid to car maintenance! “As is the nature of e-drives, we can manipulate the characteristics of the torque delivery for almost any amount we want under peak torque. The new motorcycle is an outcome of 10 years of continuous efforts and passion. If you run it too aggressively on the temperature, you tend to fail it. “You’re looking at a factor of five times lower than the direct fluid cooling system. However, if the SoC is close to 100% we limit regen so as not to overcharge the cells, because the current that is pushed into the battery under full regen can damage the cells.”. The nature of an electric drivetrain allows it to be accurately tailored for a desired response and driveability. Found inside – Page 189LIGHTNING STRIKE: FOREIGN OBJECT LEFT BEHIND DURING SURGERY: I MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT: 4,624 OUJ.ls.LUC:, 26,132 LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE: I ELECTRO- V. CUTION: ... He says, “I found for myself, and for many people who have ridden the Strike, that the longer we ride electric motorcycles, the more regen we want. Lightning Motorcycles manufactures the highest performing and most advanced electric motorcycles in the world. You can’t easily avoid the components close to the pump outlet being at a lower temperature than the heat exchanger inlet side. Each cell is 3.6 V nominal. We never need an [...], By Lightning Strike|2018-11-15T15:29:42+00:00October 29th, 2018|, Motorcycle Old School? “Tailoring the regen for individual rider preferences is managed within the vehicle control unit [VCU], and is adjusted through the rider interface. The cooling jacket fully surrounds the motor. Found inside – Page 85He talked an old fraternity brother who was a navy clerk into assigning him a motorcycle and got a friend in Hawaii to send him a dog . We decided to bring you a safety product this month! Found inside – Page 517... 117 ; by lightning strike , 409 ; cat , 371 ; cerebral palsy man , 323 ; classmate , in motorcycle accident , 385 ; coachman of stroke or heart attack ... It is in the IGBTs where most of the heat in the inverter is generated. Found inside – Page 91A young man riding a motorcycle was killed when a lightning bolt apparently struck the road surface in front of him and then propagated to his vehicle . About half of the injuries sustained from lightning occurred in June and were ... Eric C. Evarts April 2, 2019 Comment Now! Found inside – Page 17UP TO DATE MAILING LISTY 433450xd 30 HOW can a motorcycle and bicycle agent be expected Several posters hung askew ... in shoe" Did the idea ever strike you that you might get out leather couldn't have made head or tail or its contents ... Lightning are focused on providing consumers with the best quality and value in every product they create. “The challenges with the indirect (water jacket or water channel) approach are to do with the isolation of the water and the parts it is meant to be cooling, and keeping the temperature the same throughout the component(s). We use twisted pairs for communication lines, a series of different types of capacitors to filter out noise, we place electrical boxes that could interfere with each other as far away as possible and use a series of different shielding techniques between physical parts.”. AM machinery: Lulzbot. Though the superbike had yet to be formally introduc… It’s called the Lightning Strike, and unlike the high-dollar, flagship LS-218, the Strike is an electric motorcycle for the masses, according to Lightning. Lightning’s Strike electric motorcycle starts at $13,000 and will last at least 70 miles New, 19 comments With options running the price up to $20,000, and 150-200 miles of range We want the opportunity to work with every improving technology when it is made available to us.”. The second is the mid-range Lightning Strike motorcycle that uses a 15 kWh battery pack. The LS-218 is pushing electric and gasoline powered motorcycles to be the fastest production bike on the market. Hatfield says, “When an electric pumps fails, particularly for high power-dense e-drive cooling system applications, you run the risk of not knowing about it, and you have to take steps to protect the motor. We couldn’t make the battery pack 10% smaller because we would then be relying on the rider getting that amount of regen.”. Found inside – Page 95It feels like we're dying...20 foot gas trail on fire, coming towards my motorcycle, seeking my lover and I. . . (FLASH! Lightning strikes. . .deafening ... For a comfortable ride, Lightning Motorcycles across the board are designed with ergonomic handlebars and footpegs. That is what we have done with the two series arrays we have in the Strike.”. “You have to find the trade-off between weight, capacity, C-rate and so on. The Lightning Strike motorcycle was long-awaited before making its debut in 2019. Lightning Motorcycle Teases New Electric Bike Called 'Strike' Starting at $12,998 The Lightning Strike promises 150 miles of range and a 150 mph … The inverter uses IGBT semiconductor technology, which allows for a maximum current of 700 A. In general, though, despite the pros of the LFP cells, we needed higher energy density, which made NMC cell technology much more suitable. As such, in terms of the running of the motorcycle, between 20 and 80% SoC is pretty typical.”. “We wanted the Strike to have a performance level similar to a 600-750 cc ICE motorcycle. Found inside – Page 291... such as from a single lightning strike, a smouldering cigarette butt, sparks from a motorcycle or an unextinguished trash burn or campfire. The motor was designed and is manufactured in-house. The thermal delta across the motor can change its electrical resistance, so an efficient and uniform cooling solution is critical. If the battery’s healthy and it’s performing linearly, the BMS doesn’t have much to do. Found insideThis book is a series of rants—some controversial, some affectionate, but all incredibly hilarious. “Something is wrong with Michael Rapaport but that’s what makes him right,” (Charlamagne tha God). “That distribution is adjusted to be more or less reactive in different driving modes. ends fill up fast! Motor Power – 90 kw @ 15,000 rpm. “Because we wanted the battery to be able to handle quite aggressive charging and discharging, we had to overrate on the capacity of the battery pack. With a mechanical system, while the motor’s turning so is the pump.”. Range. Back in 2012, our own Troy Siahaan rode Hatfield’s prototype LS-218 race bike, and Lightning was taking orders for street-legal models. Brakes: Brembo “One is to make sure all the cells are at the same level of SoC, ensuring that you’re not allowing any cell or module’s SoC to be too high or low. Found inside – Page 79Avoid horseback riding, bicycle or motorcycle riding, convertible cars, tractors, and harvesters (many farmers have been struck by lightning in the USA!) “The BMS reads all the cells many times a second doing that analysis of temperature, SoC and current. Lightning Motorcycles opens preorders for its Strike electric motorcycle. “We only traded away a bit of efficiency at rapid acceleration from standstill and for cruise speed efficiency, because this bike is really for transient-throttle riding and fast changes of direction – although we did want reasonable range for cruising because that’s what people want when they compare this to gasoline bikes.”. Show any 2020 Lightning Strike Carbon for sale on our Bikez.biz Motorcycle Classifieds. However, you can’t get water-glycol into the same places as dielectric fluid, so some complex analysis was done to position the jacket as close to the heat sources as possible. For example, if you lose one phase in your inverter with a permanent magnet motor, it can often lock the drive wheel(s), but induction motors won’t do that.”. Stewart Mitchell explains how this road-going machine was developed to take on the ICE competition – at a competitive price. Lightning Motorcycles is an American motorcycle company that is focused on building electric motorcycles. The Patented BEFORE an Accident Motorcycle Lights. Are you sick of people texting and driving? “Also, from a cooling perspective, our investigations found that getting the heat out of the centre of a spiral-wound cylindrical cell was much harder than a flat pouch cell, because the core of the heat-generating elements are in the centre of the coil. Found insideAnderson rolled up to the looming, storm-fence gate on her brother's midnight-blue Kawasaki Ninja 1000 motorcycle. The pounding of the engine against her ... Free Shipping! If you’re uncomfortable then the chances are the battery is uncomfortable as well, although the battery is probably slightly more tolerant than you are. But according to Lightning’s founder and CEO Richard Hatfield, Lightning Stike motorcycles … The main property of a battery – its capacity – is not fixed but varies with temperature, discharge current and other factors. The press release announcing the Lightning Strike was issued in March 2019, showing a range of prices starting at $12000. In 2019 Lightning launched the Strike which shares clear design DNA with the LS-218, in a slightly more compact package. Lightning is an interesting company, helmed by an interesting guy, but it’s had a long history of doing more racing and getting in the motorcycle press than of building large numbers of bikes. “Although the frontal area of a motorcycle is relatively small compared to a car, the aerodynamic drag per unit of area is significantly more, and the aerodynamic efficiency of a vehicle heavily influences its range. Found insideThe Truth About Motorcycles Michael Stewart. coming to me over many years. I went to the School of Fly by ... At the top, boom went the lightning strike. Hatfield says, “This cooling package increases the longevity in the IGBTs, keeping them within a narrow thermal range. These are high-intensity, optical LEDs that with the push of a button, flash to alert drivers around you. The third is temperature management. That, Hatfield says, was to ensure easy slow-speed control and to provide an ‘engine braking’ sensation similar to that which many long-term motorcycle riders are accustomed to. In most cases, we are interested in a certain performance level of the battery pack, although because our motorcycles are for the street, we had to consider the range as well. Found inside – Page 300Most lightning strikes survived The only man in the world to be struck by lightning seven ... HIGHEST SPEED SURVIVED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH Ron Cook (U.S.A.) ... The cooling plate is fastened by an O-ring directly to the cooling channel. Being an avid reader and with the excitement to know more she found herself behind the wheel of sports cars and one thing led another and from that a gearhead was born. Copyright 2021 High Power Media Ltd All rights reserved. The Strike Standard boasts a starting price of $12,998 which is the price that Lightning has been teasing. However, the paths the heat takes from the core of the heat-generating sections to the cooled housing have been carefully considered. Distracted Driving is a Growing Epidemic. Basic Motorcycle Lights aren’t enough Now. Be Safe. There were some trade-offs if we went for a smaller package as far as cooling is concerned because there needed to be a certain amount of fluid flowing over the hot parts of the motor package, and if it is too densely packaged the cooling becomes much more challenging. Aluminium plates connected to the tabs at either end are a tall U-shape for maximum surface area to allow the heat to dissipate as efficiently as the packaging constraints allow. Found insideThe Story of a Father, a Son, and the Motorcycle of a Lifetime Matthew Biberman ... I recall wakingup onenightin the middle of a storm; a lightning strike ... The curves on the Lightning Strike motorcycle see a fair bit of sculpting as part of the manufacturing process. “We run what is considered high current at 300 V,” he adds. Lightning Strike - Carbon Edition Purchase. Easy Push-Button Use Activates High-intensity, Optical LEDs. The system is very reliable and can measure a very fine point of voltage on each cell. The battery pack measures 12 in wide, 24 in high and 10 in deep. Great as the bike may be, the best thing about the new Lightning Strike electric motorcycle may be its name. The new Lightning Strike is fast, powerful and has a premium design. Lightning Motorcycles finally unveiled the electric vehicle it had been teasing for months. Each cell measures 205 x 157 x 7 mm, and each outer is made from soft aluminium sheet with thermal conducting tabs at either end to draw out heat from the centre. “You have to determine what percentage of the motor’s costs you want to spend on position sensing. The most sporting is tailored for excellent power and fast drive off a corner while providing good feedback, so the torque delivery is high but progressive and predictable. The charger module is located at the bottom of the pack in that narrow section of the bodywork. Found inside – Page 89We support the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the A . M. A . Always ride with ... Last July, Shepard was cruising on 1-75 when he was struck by lightning, ... If you're looking to go for a higher trim version of the Lightning Strike motorcycle, then you can always have the Carbon Edition. March 28, 2019. The power management system consists of chipsets in modules of 12 series connections. All in all, the Lightning Strike is a flashy and powerful bike that emphasizes how far EV technology has come. It shocked the industry as a whole with unmatched performance at a competitive starting price of $12,998. He notes, “Over a regular ride on the street, it is not likely that there will be much more than 10% energy recovered, and even 10% would be a very heavy regen-bias drive cycle. The e-drive system, the energy store and the control systems must suit the shape of a human rider, and they must be able to operate all the controls safely and comfortably. “Given that the performance output of the Strike motor is substantial, we were able to implement a direct drive with a reduction gear to the output sprocket that drives the rear wheel via a belt. “The battery often performs better with higher temperatures as far as the chemical reaction is concerned, but the heat does have an impact on the life of the battery, and in extreme cases can cause thermal runaway. “The IGBTs’ coefficient of thermal expansion is fundamental to the packaging, as the more they expand, the less space there is around them for the temperature to be rejected. But this is trouble with a capital T - this trouble is serious. Because somehow on that long walk home in the thunderstorm, Jess acquired a new found talent. An amazing power that can be used for good. . . or for evil. Next on the list is the 2021 Lightning Strike … Hatfield notes that nevertheless the 10 kWh version has a far higher C-rate than the 20 kWh version. “That was a very challenging task,” he says. This website uses cookies and third party services. Found insideThe masked skill user continued to strike as the motorcycle spun until he hit the engine with a bolt of lightning, causing an explosion. “. Our philosophy was to avoid building a complicated gearbox, because that would add weight and cost. Found inside – Page 223CHAPTER 19 It was a little after midnight when I heard it: the same motorcycle engine mat I'd been straining my ears to hear on and off for the past couple ... 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