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Cleveland company revs up production of electric motorcycle
CLEVELAND — The typical value for a gallon of gasoline in Ohio is greater than a greenback increased than what it was this time final 12 months, based on the American Car Affiliation.
That ache on the pump has some individuals inspecting their transportation choices, and a northeast Ohio firm is rolling a brand new electrical car onto the streets for many who choose two wheels to 4.
For Vince Netzler, there’s nothing like using a bike.
“It’s so thrilling,” he stated. “It’s the most effective feeling on this planet.”
It’s a sense he loves a lot, he desires to assist others expertise it. He traded his Harley Davidson motorbike for the Land’s electrical experience. He works for the corporate assembling the bikes.
“It’s so mild,” he stated. “All the pieces about it. It’s really easy to maneuver.”
The group getting the wheels in movement is pushed by Cleveland native Scott Colosimo, who sketched the primary prototype.
“A toaster has to look good, however to a degree,” he stated. “I don’t know what model of toaster I’ve, but when I requested you what automobile you drive, you realize the model of automobile.”
Land’s CEO stated he performs off individuals’s ardour for his or her automobiles whereas working to make a reputation for the land.
However getting this one in gear’s a bit totally different from its fossil-fueled counterparts.
“As a result of it’s silent,” Colosimo stated. “So, if you happen to’re simply hitting a button, it provides you each suggestions on the display, then additionally that form of audio suggestions. And, then, what you’ll be able to’t see on digital camera is that it vibrates the bike, so you’re feeling it by way of your seat and handlebars.”
It’s sufficient of skilled riders like Netzler to maintain shifting ahead. Two on-board batteries present energy for a few 40-mile vary every.
“It’s not only a quiet, docile bike,” he stated. “It’s very enjoyable to experience.”
Three distinct using modes imply the District can seamlessly change between being a motorcycle, moped or motorbike.
“The truth that you’ll be able to commute on the bike path to work or soar on a freeway exit, you realize? It actually covers a variety,” Netzler stated.
Mode 1 provides new riders the prospect to journey at a max pace of 20 miles per hour, which doesn’t require registration, an endorsement or insurance coverage. Mode 2 has a prime pace of about 37 miles per hour, the equal of an e-moped on the street.
Switching to motorbike mode, Mode 3, ups the utmost pace to 70 miles per hour.
“I’ve numerous buddies who’re nonetheless into Harleys and so they suppose it’s form of lame,” Netzler stated. “And it’s humorous to see their response. They hop on it and take it for a experience, and so they come again with the largest smile on their face.”
Proper now, the Land group stated manufacturing time to satisfy new orders is about two months as a consequence of excessive demand. All the pieces is completely in-built Cleveland, and so they have plans to increase their manufacturing house this summer time.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was killed after colliding with a tractor-trailer at East 41st Street and Payne Avenue Thursday afternoon.
The accident happened around 2:25 pm.
According to Cleveland EMS, the man was taken to MetroHealth Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Cleveland Police’s AUI unit is investigating the accident.
East 41st is closed at Payne Avenue
This is a developing story check back with 19 News for the latest information.
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CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Northeast Ohio native and University of Akron alum is officially joining the NBA.
Enrique Freeman was picked by the Indiana Pacers during Round 2 of the NBA Draft Thursday evening. He was the 50th pick overall.
Freeman, who previously played for Cleveland’s St. Martin De Porres High School, is a 6′ 7″ power forward whose draft stock kept rising since the draft combine.
While playing for the Zips, according to the NBA, Freeman became a four-time MAC All-Defensive team member, two-time First-Team All-MAC member and two-time MAC Tournament MVP (2022, 2024). He also won 2022 MAC Defensive Player of the Year.
During his last season in college, Freeman averaged 18.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.8 steals.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former University of Iowa guard, Caitlin Clark, was named 2023-24 Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, announced today by the Big Ten Conference Office.
Clark, from West Des Moines, Iowa, is the first Hawkeye to win the award in back-to-back years. She is also only the third repeat winner in Big Ten Conference history, joining Wisconsin’s Suzy Favor (1988, 1989, 1990) and Indiana’s Lilly King (2017, 2018).
She is also the third Hawkeye student-athlete to win the award, joining Kristy Gleason (field hockey, 1994) and Megan Gustafson (women’s basketball, 2019). She is also ninth women’s basketball student-athlete to win the award, joining Gustafson, Purdue’s Joy Holmes (1991), MaChelle Joseph (1992), Stephanie White (1999) and Katie Douglas (2001), Penn State’s Kelly Mazzante (2004), Ohio State’s Jessica Davenport (2007), and Minnesota’s Rachel Banham (2016).
It is the ninth time a Hawkeye (men’s or women’s student-athlete) has earned the Big Ten Athlete of the Year award, and the fourth time in the past six seasons. Iowa’s past winners include wrestlers Ed Banach (1983), Barry Davis (1985) and Brent Metcalf (2008), football player Chuck Long (1986), men’s basketball player Luka Garza (2021), Gleason, and Gustafson.
Clark won the 2024 Honda Cup on Monday, and was named Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year as by THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA). She also won the 2024 Naismith, Wooden and Wade Trophies along with the Associated Press and USBWA Ann Drysdale Player of the Year honors.
She is also a three-time winner of the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Award and is the first-ever three-time winner of the Dawn Staley Award. She also won the Honda Sport Award for Basketball in April.
Clark, who now plays for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, is the NCAA basketball all-time leading scorer and the only player in NCAA Division I men’s or women’s basketball history to lead her conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons. Clark led the nation in 10 different offensive categories, including averaging 31.6 points and 8.9 assists per game and also broke the NCAA women’s tournament scoring record during the Hawkeyes’ final NCAA Tournament run.
Off the court, she is a three-time First Team Academic All-American and was named the 2024 CSC Academic All-America of the Year.
The Big Ten Athletes of the Year are selected by a panel of conference media members from nominations submitted by each institution.
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