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Maverick Electric Motorcycles

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The BRD 'Redshift' is Eco-Inclined and Fast

— May 11, 2012 — Autos
As far as motorcycles go, it doesn't get much more futuristic and forward-thinking than the BRD 'Redshift Electric.' Some of this inventiveness can be owed to the unorthodox organization of BRD.

Unlike giant companies like Suzuki and Honda, BRD is not a corporation, but rather a collection of like-minded individuals; BRD describes itself on its site as "a team of racers, riders, designers, engineers, makers, builders, mechanics and trouble makers." This diverse array of professionals is realized with elegant coherence in the Redshift Electric.

Aesthetically, it is sleek and minimalist. As alluded to by its name, the vehicle is powered by electricity rather than dirty and finite fossil fuels. The motorcycle also employs a shifting system that provides for usable power at all times rather than rely on a traditional transmission of gears and chains.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Motorcycles - Futuristic motorcycles like the BRD 'Redshift Electric' are disrupting the traditional motorcycle industry with their sleek and minimalist designs, powered by electricity instead of fossil fuels.
2. Collaborative Innovation - The collaborative and diverse approach of companies like BRD, consisting of racers, designers, engineers, and troublemakers, is encouraging disruptive innovation in the motorcycle industry.
3. Shiftless Power Systems - Shiftless power systems, like the one used in the Redshift Electric, offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the motorcycle industry by providing usable power at all times without traditional transmissions of gears and chains.
Industry Implications
1. Motorcycle Manufacturing - The motorcycle manufacturing industry needs to embrace futuristic designs and electric power solutions to stay competitive in the growing market.
2. Alternative Energy - The alternative energy industry can benefit from collaborating with motorcycle manufacturers to develop more efficient and sustainable electric power systems for motorcycles.
3. Automotive Technology - The automotive technology industry should explore and invest in shiftless power systems to create innovative and disruptive solutions for motorcycles and other vehicles.
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