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http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Spiderman_Chopper.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Aug. 12, 2009

OCC Spiderman chopper – Totally useless for a ride but an all-electric future design is heading in the right direction ;)

Siemens has teamed up with renowned custom motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers to build the first custom electric motorcycle. The "Siemens Smart Chopper," which will be featured on the hit TV show American Chopper, was unveiled today in an event at the Time Warner Center.

"We wanted to build this unique chopper to raise environmental awareness and reflect what the 69,000 employees of Siemens USA are doing to help America stay on the cutting edge of tomorrow's green economy," said Daryl Dulaney, President & CEO of Siemens Building Technologies. "Siemens is already very much a part of the fabric of America, and our portfolio is one of the greenest in the business. Green is not marketing hype for us; it is in our DNA."

"If energy or energy efficiency is involved--Siemens is involved," said Randy Zwirn, CEO of Siemens Energy, Inc. "Our technologies are helping to more efficiently and cleanly produce, deliver, consume and conserve energy. And these technologies are here today. This bike represents the spirit of innovation and passion we have for seeking sustainable solutions for our planet."

Orange County Choppers, a leading manufacturer of custom motorcycles, built the Siemens Smart Chopper over the course of a month. Siemens also developed a compatible Smart Grid-ready charger which communicates with the utility to enable charging when the electricity is most affordable.

The motorcycle features and design include:
First electric chopper by Orange County Choppers
Recycled materials
Advanced DC Motors Inc. Series Wound 8" motor
LED lighting by OSRAM SYLVANIA, a Siemens company
27 Peak horsepower and maximum speed of 100 MPH
Range of 60 miles on a single charge
On-board charger that can be plugged into any 110-volt outlet
"Building an electric bike from recycled materials was something new for us, but we definitely enjoyed the challenge and think that the end product makes a great addition to our wide range of unique motorcycles," said Paul Teutul, Sr., founder of Orange County Choppers, based in Newburgh, N.Y. "While electric bikes probably won't surpass traditional ones for the foreseeable future, we also think that energy efficient technologies are increasingly important for both manufacturers and consumers."

Teutul is the driving force behind the family-owned business that grew from a hobby into a 70-person-plus operation that produces and sells 150 custom bikes a year to a broad public ranging from private individuals and celebrities to professional sports teams and Fortune 500 companies. Teutul's custom bike shop is featured on American Chopper, a reality-style TV show, since 2002.

The American Chopper episode featuring the Siemens Smart Chopper is scheduled to air on TLC on Thursday, October 22 at 9PM ET/PT.

Siemens plans to showcase the Smart Chopper at energy and industrial tradeshows and conferences in the coming months. In 2010, the motorcycle will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to a charitable cause that will help benefit the environment.

"While electric bikes probably won't surpass traditional ones for the foreseeable future, we also think that energy efficient technologies are increasingly important for both manufacturers and consumers." - Senior.

Anyone else spot the irony in this, from a guy who drives a Hummer, and other assorted gas hogs? Yeah, he rides a bike once in a while. But all their bikes are primarily "parade floats," with small gas tanks and brutal ergonomics and not intended for serious travel. Paul Sr. bent his own rules to do this electric bike. The whole custom chopper thing is about outrageous looks and obnoxiously loud exhausts. The faithful won't think much of a quiet electric bike...

Harry

Hi All:

___Paul Sr. stumbles all over himself when questioned about the Siemens bike...

Siemens All-Electric Chopper

http://www.youtube.com/v/dUwN6zd2ATg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Yeah, an electric bike, in fact anything green, is quite a stretch for Senior. You can tell things must be slow in the TV custom bike business these days.

Harry

Reporter: "How much does this bike cost?"

Paul Sr. in deadpan with deep announcer voice: "A Million Dollars."

:biglol:

I'm just curious how much outside help they needed for that bike? I know they built that electric battering ram for fun in one episode (using a forklift motor, I think), but that's pretty much it.