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Looks like that money to buy Alta has turned into an electric model lineup for them:
http://news.brp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/brp-introduce-el…
BRP TO INTRODUCE ELECTRIC MODELS FOR EACH OF ITS PRODUCT LINES BY THE END OF 2026
BRP presented e-concepts of Sea-Doo and Ryker models among others and introduced the Rotax Sonic E-Kart in 2019.
BRP to invest $300 million over the next five years to electrify its existing product lines by the end of 2026.
The first product is expected to be introduced to the market within the next two years, followed by a rapid roll-out across all product lines.
BRP is developing its Rotax modular electric powerpack technology in-house which will be leveraged across all product lines.
BRP is creating an Electric Vehicle Development Centre in Canada, which will focus on the “energy side”: the charger and the battery pack, as well as the complete integration into the vehicle, and a second pole of development in Austria, which will focus on the “torque side”: the inverter and the high performance electric motor.
BRP is actively recruiting to expand its EV team of experts.
Valcourt, Quebec, March 25, 2021 – BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced its five-year plan where it will offer electric models in each of its product lines by the end of 2026. To achieve this, BRP plans to invest $300M over five years in product development, specialized equipment, infrastructure, production tooling and facilities.
“We have always said electrification was not a question of ‘if’ but a question of ‘when’. Today, we’re very excited to unveil more details of our plan to deliver market-shaping products that will enhance the consumer experience by offering new electric options,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO. “We are leveraging our engineering know-how and innovation capabilities to define the best strategy for developing electric-powered products,” he added.
After developing and evaluating several concepts, BRP has made the bold decision to develop its Rotax modular electric powerpack technology which will be leveraged across all product lines enhancing the consumer experience by offering new electric options. To achieve this, BRP is expanding its Rotax electric power unit development infrastructure in Gunskirchen, Austria, and is also creating the BRP Electric Vehicle Development Centre, located in its hometown of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada. This facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment, including several sophisticated test benches and dynamometers, plus an ultramodern robotized manufacturing cell for electric batteries.
“We are thrilled to create our EV expertise centre, taking steps into the world of electrification,’’ said Bernard Guy, Senior Vice-President, Global Product Strategy. “Experts on our EV team will feel the agility of a startup environment but will benefit from BRP’s financial resources and state-of-the-art equipment to design our in-house technology,” he added.
BRP’s electric path
In early 2019, BRP acquired assets of Alta Motors, an electric motorcycle manufacturer, and commercialized the Rotax Sonic E-Kart, which is currently in operation at the Rotax MAX Dome in Linz, Austria. A few months later, it showcased e-concepts at Club BRP 2019 to give a glimpse of what the future could hold for both its current product lines and for other potential segments. BRP has produced several battery-electric, hybrid-electric and even fuel cell-electric vehicles over the years. Today’s announcement brings BRP’s electric journey further into focus, with a clear vision and firm plans to roll out its electric products.
Expanding BRP’s electric vehicle development team
The R&D team is expanding quickly, and BRP is recruiting for several positions as it moves to the next phase of its electric propulsion technology development. With involvement from Quebec, Austria, Finland and the United States, BRP’s top talent worldwide, including hundreds of engineers and specialized technicians, will work together to develop and produce electric vehicles at BRP.
http://news.brp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/brp-introduce-el…
BRP TO INTRODUCE ELECTRIC MODELS FOR EACH OF ITS PRODUCT LINES BY THE END OF 2026
BRP presented e-concepts of Sea-Doo and Ryker models among others and introduced the Rotax Sonic E-Kart in 2019.
BRP to invest $300 million over the next five years to electrify its existing product lines by the end of 2026.
The first product is expected to be introduced to the market within the next two years, followed by a rapid roll-out across all product lines.
BRP is developing its Rotax modular electric powerpack technology in-house which will be leveraged across all product lines.
BRP is creating an Electric Vehicle Development Centre in Canada, which will focus on the “energy side”: the charger and the battery pack, as well as the complete integration into the vehicle, and a second pole of development in Austria, which will focus on the “torque side”: the inverter and the high performance electric motor.
BRP is actively recruiting to expand its EV team of experts.
Valcourt, Quebec, March 25, 2021 – BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced its five-year plan where it will offer electric models in each of its product lines by the end of 2026. To achieve this, BRP plans to invest $300M over five years in product development, specialized equipment, infrastructure, production tooling and facilities.
“We have always said electrification was not a question of ‘if’ but a question of ‘when’. Today, we’re very excited to unveil more details of our plan to deliver market-shaping products that will enhance the consumer experience by offering new electric options,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO. “We are leveraging our engineering know-how and innovation capabilities to define the best strategy for developing electric-powered products,” he added.
After developing and evaluating several concepts, BRP has made the bold decision to develop its Rotax modular electric powerpack technology which will be leveraged across all product lines enhancing the consumer experience by offering new electric options. To achieve this, BRP is expanding its Rotax electric power unit development infrastructure in Gunskirchen, Austria, and is also creating the BRP Electric Vehicle Development Centre, located in its hometown of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada. This facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment, including several sophisticated test benches and dynamometers, plus an ultramodern robotized manufacturing cell for electric batteries.
“We are thrilled to create our EV expertise centre, taking steps into the world of electrification,’’ said Bernard Guy, Senior Vice-President, Global Product Strategy. “Experts on our EV team will feel the agility of a startup environment but will benefit from BRP’s financial resources and state-of-the-art equipment to design our in-house technology,” he added.
BRP’s electric path
In early 2019, BRP acquired assets of Alta Motors, an electric motorcycle manufacturer, and commercialized the Rotax Sonic E-Kart, which is currently in operation at the Rotax MAX Dome in Linz, Austria. A few months later, it showcased e-concepts at Club BRP 2019 to give a glimpse of what the future could hold for both its current product lines and for other potential segments. BRP has produced several battery-electric, hybrid-electric and even fuel cell-electric vehicles over the years. Today’s announcement brings BRP’s electric journey further into focus, with a clear vision and firm plans to roll out its electric products.
Expanding BRP’s electric vehicle development team
The R&D team is expanding quickly, and BRP is recruiting for several positions as it moves to the next phase of its electric propulsion technology development. With involvement from Quebec, Austria, Finland and the United States, BRP’s top talent worldwide, including hundreds of engineers and specialized technicians, will work together to develop and produce electric vehicles at BRP.
https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/ranger-ev/
2035 is the inflection point and goal of many government policies.
But I do like the idea of quiet bikes (relatively) and having a private track on a small piece of land. With electric, I only need about 5-10 acres. ICE engines would require a ton more to be covert; like 100-200 acres, or maybe more.
The Shop
I’m getting my 6 y/o nephew and EE5 for riding around the neighborhood and the local skate park...& I’m getting him a “50” just so he can say...
“I had an actual motorcycle!” when he’s all grown up & all his buddies are taking about “the old days”...and how people actually rode & even “raced” ICE powered motorcycles...
Like it or not, this is the last of them, so buy em up now!!
As will lots of others.
They may as well just set fire to the money IMO . At least it will keep them warm.
Also Serious question....Are we even close to being able to haul with an EV? Half my buddies in the work force haul 10-20,000lb rigs to work and back. How all you guys getting your 35’ 5th wheel Toy haulers to lorettas? Forget about it. There’s still a long way to go.
Sounds like you’d rather not ride than ride something that doesn’t make brap noises. Classic snowflake behavior 😂
Vehicles and market sectors that will still rely on ICE due to EV limitations like construction equipment, long haul trucks, etc. will become ridiculously expensive and sale and ownership highly regulated, but will still be around a long time. Prices of everything will keep going up sharply, gas being no exception.
There will be much more "pandemic"-related and other cultural changes going into the future so that many transportation needs we have today will be significantly reduced; for example, more people will work from home, more education from home, more shopping from home, etc, so that the limitations of EV range and charging will be manageable.
Few of us will still be riding in this golden future that awaits us. Younger generations will be educated to see sports such as this as socially and environmentally irresponsible.
https://www.volvotrucks.com/en-en/about-us/electromobility.html
New F150 electric and the Tesla are supposed to be rated to tow 15,000...don't forget an electric motor makes all its torque at 0 rpm (this is why electric cars accelerate so fast), Makes a Duramax diesel look weak by comparison.
You think these companies are too dumb to adapt their product/services?
Successful businesses find new ways to adapt with a changing market. And they will do whatever it takes.
UNTIL there’s a proper electric bike available from one of the big five!
Cheque book is waiting!
Pit Row
No issues being thrown around in the ocean, My buddy's shop sells alot of them and almost no issues experienced there either.
I dont think it will be much issue to combine batteries/electric motors and wiring if done correctly on larger crafts either..
With more improvements in battery technology and development these things will become even more awesome..
I also noted that he appeared to travel each ride spot with two of them in the truck....guessing he could not even ride long enough on one charge to do a decent video shoot ...thus the spare bike.
When they figure out how to make E vehicles run as long as a tank of fuel , and recharge in two min...that is when they will be ready
https://www.hyliion.com/
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