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Army Develops new STEALTH Bike,, it's electric,, runs 63 minutes on a charge,, has a peddle mode to recharge batteries and do modified cross-fit exercises while waiting for extension cord..

U.S. military leaders have approved funding to develop a hybrid, stealth motorcycle to be driven by special operations teams in the not too distant future.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has issued a grant to integrate a multiple fuel, hybrid-electric power plant into a dirt bike built by BRD Motorcycles. The hybrid electric engine will be built by Logos Technologies.

DARPA leaders forsee an electric bike that can drive for an extended range while producing nearly zero engine noise. The smoke plumn from the tires can also be used for signaling the war party..


“Quieted, all-wheel-drive capability at extended range in a lightweight, rugged, single-track vehicle could support the successful operations of U.S. expeditionary and special forces in extreme terrain conditions and contested environments,” said Wade Pulliam, manager of advanced concepts at Logos Technologies. “With a growing need to operate small units far from logistical support, the military may increasingly rely on adaptable, efficient technologies like this hybrid-electric motorcycle.”

Read more: http://defensetech.org/2014/04/15/pe...#ixzz2z8LrxA3p
Defense.org


http://defensetech.org/2014/04/15/pe...lth-dirt-bike/

Attached are some early prototype models:

1. Kalifornicate
2. Fayette Nam
3. OAF/OIF
4. Winter

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