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The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 2025 road racing schedule. Spanning seven months, the season begins in April at Carolina Motorsports Park and concludes with a grand finale at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in October. Featuring the Team Hammer pro practice to kick off the season finale event.

2025 ASRA Racing Series Highlights
ASRA National Sprint Series: Featuring a slightly revised format to elevate competition and excitement.

ASRA National Endurance Series: A grueling test of teamwork, strategy, and resilience over long distances.

FIM MiniCup Series: Showcasing the future stars of motorcycle racing in an electrifying youth competition.

"We're excited to not only unveil a stellar racing schedule for 2025 but also give our racers a head start with these Black Friday deals," "the entire ASRA team". "These offers are our way of thanking the racing community and helping more riders get involved in the thrilling season ahead." The 2025 rulebook will be coming out soon.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic display of innovation and collaboration, Segway and TIER-Dott join force to offer 10,000 free e-bike rides during the recently concluded Paris events. This initiative was designed to promote sustainable urban mobility in one of the world's most visited cities during the peak summer season and the Games. It also sought to boost ridership and raise awareness of the convenience and environmental benefits of micromobility.



TIER-Dott, a world leading operator in shared micromobility, deployed 15,000 e-bikes to support the Games from July 26 to September 8. These e-bikes played a key role in Paris's push to improve urban living and reduce its environmental footprint. Over this period, they accumulated 1 million rides, covering 3.3 million kilometers, with 500,000 riders—48,000 of whom were first-time users of TIER-Dott.

Segway, a global leader in sustainable micromobility transportation, not only collaborated with TIER-Dott to provide 10,000 free rides across Paris during the Games but also served as the vehicle solution provider for 15,000 e-bikes. This collaboration resulted in the most positive feedback ever received for TIER-Dott's Paris fleet. Supporting this effort, Segway's on-site  technical support helped TIER-Dott manage the high demand for the service, demonstrating that Segway's vehicles and TIER-Dott's operational approach were the right fit for the event.

Alan Zhao, a director at Segway, remarked, "By expanding our offerings to include free rides, we aimed to demonstrate the practical benefits and efficiency of e-bike services, especially during a globally significant event. Paris's significant investment in cycling infrastructure, supported by progressive government policies, facilitated this large-scale adoption of sustainable transport solutions."

Segway remains dedicated to advancing vehicle solutions with a focus on safety and community well-being. Since 2018, Segway has teamed up with over 240 shared micromobility operators worldwide, including the global leader TIER-Dott, to foster a safer, smarter, and greener transportation ecosystem. Through these broad collaborations, Segway has successfully delivered more than 2 million shared micromobility vehicles across major regions and cities, with over one million of those being the iconic Max series shared e-scooters.

As cities across the world continue to embrace green mobility, the successful implementation of the Summer Free Ride Campaign in Paris offers a promising model for other urban clusters. The European Green Deal, which aims for climate neutrality by 2050, supports such initiatives with substantial investments in sustainable infrastructure. Segway stands ready to partnering with shared micromobility operators around the globe to empower smarter, greener, and more sustainable urban transportation.

For more information about Segway, please visit b2b.segway.com. For more information about Tier-Dott, visit www.ridedott.com.

QuoteThe chief executive of Northvolt stepped down on Friday, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
   
    On Thursday, the company sought bankruptcy protection in the U.S. to allow it to restructure its debt, scale back its business and secure a sustainable foundation for its continued operation.

Full article at https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/22/northvolt-files-for-bankruptcy-in-setback-to-europes-ev-ambitions.html

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Like many during the Covid lockdown, Benjamin Dai purchased his first ebike. Thrilled by the experience of cruising down the near-empty sidewalk along San Francisco's Embarcadero and reaching speeds over 25 mph, he soon began to question whether his old bike helmet was adequate for safety. This curiosity led to a surprising discovery.

eBike Helmets are 87% more protective Knowing NTA may save your Noggin



What he uncovered was that CPSC bike helmet standards only required helmets to protect riders at speeds up to 15 mph. This standard, established in the 1980s, was based on the understanding that cyclists rode on heavy steel-framed bikes and didn't reach high speeds. Today, street-legal ebikes can reach speeds up to 28 mph, yet many ebike riders continue to wear regular CPSC helmets. The only alternative at the time appeared to be DOT-style motorcycle helmets, but they were too heavy, uncomfortable, and obstructed visibility.

It was then he learned about a new safety standard introduced by the Dutch in 2016—NTA 8776. This standard, designed specifically for ebike helmets, provides protection for riders at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h), which coincidentally is the speed limit for Class 3 eVehicles in the U.S. After visiting several local bike shops and finding little awareness of the new standard, it became clear that there was a significant gap in the market in the U.S. due to a lack of awareness and slow reaction from U.S. helmet manufacturers.

Seizing the opportunity, Benjamin founded Xnito, the first American company dedicated to creating ebike helmets with NTA 8776 certification. The venture quickly gained traction, and shortly after launching, the CEO of a well-established bike helmet company expressed interest in acquiring Xnito. That same summer, the company was invited to pitch on the 14th season of Shark Tank.

Today, Xnito is the best-selling ebike helmet brand in America. Over the past two years, numerous riders have shared life-saving testimonials, which have been incredibly rewarding for the small but dedicated team behind Xnito. From the outset, their mission has been to educate American consumers about the critical differences between ebike helmets and traditional bike helmets.

To learn more about ebike helmets, visit Xnito's NTA-8776 page.

To understand the difference between NTA and CPSC, visit CycleZone NTA 8776 vs. CPSC: Why Your Helmet's Safety Standard Matters

PR Contact: Christi Scruggs, info@xnito.com

STERLING, Va., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bad weather and visors on motorcycle helmets don't really mix. When the humidity rises, the visor mists over. That's just physics for you. So far, your options have been to either try to wipe it or admit defeat and park the bike. Sure, there are products on the market to prolong the inevitable, but if you have ridden a bike in weather bad enough, for long enough, you know that eventually all existing solutions fail, and instead of the road ahead, all you see is the foggy inner surface of your visor. But that's about to change!

VISIN Brings NASA-Grade Technology to Motorcyclists with New Heated Helmet Visors.



Providing clear vision in any weather is the VISIN Heated Visor Insert that will keep the visor mist-free for up to eight hours. The insert, designed and produced in the UK, has a universal fit, and can be fitted to any helmet. Powered by a multi-purpose, integrated power pack, VISIN is the first – and only – heated universal visor accessory designed specifically to provide bikers, snowmobile riders and other helmet wearers with unrivalled visibility in adverse weather conditions.

The exceptional performance of VISIN substantially exceeds the performance of the closest competitor products in keeping the visor mist-free. VISIN also has a higher light transmission level than other visor inserts, making it the only legal product of its kind in the market for both day- and night-time use.

How Does VISIN Work?

The system consists of a visor insert, a battery pack/controller and a wire connecting the two. The conductive transparent coating of the visor insert allows electricity to pass across the film and instantly generate heat. This heating feature is what makes VISIN different from the competitors. On visors, the heat quickly clears any mist and prevents recurrence of further fogging – providing riders with a clear field of vision without the need to raise visors.

Providing a sustained mist-free field of vision for up to eight hours between charges, and functioning effectively without riders having to open their visors or even helmet vents, VISIN keeps riders dry, warm and safe – enabling them to enjoy the ride and focus on the road ahead with enhanced safety and comfort.

Whilst the system is active, power is continuously applied to the insert. There's also a boost function which lasts for 40 seconds and increases the power 2.5 times. This rapidly clears the visor in more severe weather conditions. VISIN operates in temperatures between -4°F and 140°F.

How Did VISIN Come About?

The VISIN Heated Visor Insert is the brainchild of Jason Eite from Diamond Coatings Ltd. (Facilities in the US and United Kingdom). The company has a strong track record of supplying the aerospace, automotive, military and medical sectors with coating solutions for demanding applications. One recent project saw them supply custom coatings for the European Space Agency and NASA's Solar Orbiter exploring and observing the sun.

The team at Diamond Coatings are avid motorcyclists, and having all experienced the unpleasantness of foggy visors, decided to design and build their very own heated demisting visor accessory. Combining the team's background in the design, development and supply of heater solutions to the aerospace, defence and medical industries with their expert knowledge and skills in creating high-quality conductive optical coatings, Diamond Coatings developed a film that can be easily applied to the visor of any helmet – and so VISIN was created. The product is made within the company's world-class manufacturing facilities in the UK, with 100% quality in all critical manufacturing processes assured.

Current Range of Products

VISIN's current product family includes:

    Universal Sport insert
    Universal Enduro insert
    Shoei Neotec and compatible visors insert
    Arai Tour-X4 insert
    Arai Tour-X5 insert
    Shoei Hornet ADV insert
    COMING SOON Schuberth C5
    COMING SOON BMW System 7
    COMING SOON BMW GS Carbon EVO
    COMING SOON Arai VAS-V Max
    COMING SOON Klim Krios

VISIN in the US

The VISIN Heated Visor Insert is available to purchase in the United States online through Moto Machines at https://www.motomachines.com/visin. There are two universal-fit inserts that sell for $222.72 (one for road helmets, one for enduro-style lids), among other helmet-specific fitments, more of which are being added to the range all the time.

Moto Machines is the exclusive importer for VISIN in the US. A family-owned business located outside Washington D.C., Moto Machines also happens to have British roots in the West Midlands, much like VISIN. Moto Machines imports and distributes premium motorcycle accessories from all over the world, and has a vast catalog catering to over 700 different motorcycle models and thousands of quality products to choose from, helping riders travel further and more comfortably. They tirelessly strive to have both the best products on the market and customer service possible. 

Ed Stiley from Moto Machines said: "We are excited to be the exclusive distributor for VISIN, a product that we believe will change motorcycling forever. We are all about providing the tools needed for you and your motorcycle to travel further and this product accomplishes exactly that."

    Video Footage Shows HyperSport Delivering Game-Changing Performance
    Up to 200 hp, 200 mph, and 200 miles of range
    Company's Proprietary EV Platform Showcased in Action
    Maker of high-tech, high-performance motorcycles that are safer, smarter, and cleaner

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Damon Inc. (Nasdaq: DMN), maker of high-tech, high-performance motorcycles that are safer, smarter, and cleaner and deliver up to 200 hp, 200 mph, and 200 miles of range, today released dramatic video of its revolutionary HyperSport electric motorcycle, showcasing the vehicle's groundbreaking performance capabilities and advancing the company's position as a leader in the electric motorcycle revolution.



The heart-pounding footage captures the HyperSport demonstrating some of its impressive specs: 200 horsepower, top speeds of 200 mph, and an industry-leading 200-mile range on a single charge. The video provides investors and enthusiasts a comprehensive look at Damon's proprietary electric vehicle platform in action.

"This video isn't just about a motorcycle – it's about the future of two-wheeled transportation," said Jay Giraud, CEO of Damon Inc. "The HyperSport represents a perfect triple-threat of performance, safety, and sustainability that the market has been demanding."

The HyperSport's advanced technology package includes COPILOT™, delivering on Damon's commitment to creating motorcycles that are not just high-performance, but also safer and smarter than traditional options.


About Damon

Damon is on a mission to cause a paradigm shift for safer, smarter motorcycling. With its development offices in San Rafael, California, Damon is led by entrepreneurs and executives from world-class EV and technology companies.  Anchored by the groundbreaking HyperDrive™ electric powertrain, all Damon motorcycles are set to deliver power and range that exceed that of gas without the noise, emissions, or maintenance hassles. Damon has captured the attention of the motorcycling world cutting edge designs and innovative safety technologies including CoPilot™ and Shift™, which are attracting a new generation of motorcycle riders. With strong consumer interest in the US and abroad, Damon aims to set the standard for motorcycle safety and sustainability worldwide. For more information, please visit damon.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements") that reflect current expectations and projections of Damon Inc. ("Damon") about its future development. When used in this press release, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," or by such words as "will," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "consider," "expect," "anticipate," and "objective" and similar expressions or variations of such words. Forward-looking statements are, by their nature, not guarantees of Damon's future operational or financial performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause Damon's actual results, performance, prospects, or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. No representation or warranty is intended with respect to anticipated future results, or that estimates, or projections will be sustained.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected performance level of Damon motorcycles, the estimated demand of Damon motorcycles, and the potential safety ratings of Damon motorcycles.

In developing the forward-looking statements in this press release, we have applied several material assumptions, including the general business and economic conditions of the industries and countries in which Damon operates, and general market conditions. Many risks, uncertainties, and other factors could cause the actual results of Damon to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements, or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

    the risk that the price of common shares of Damon may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the highly competitive industries in which Damon operates, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws, regulations, technologies that may impose additional costs and compliance burdens on Damon's operations, global supply chain disruptions and shortages, and macro-economic and social environments affecting Damon's businesses;
    the inability to implement Damon's business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, or identify and realize additional opportunities;
    the risk that Damon has not achieved sufficient sales and production capacity at a mass-production facility, and Damon and its current and future collaborators may be unable to successfully develop and market Damon's motorcycles or solutions, or may experience significant delays in doing so;
    the risk that Damon may never achieve or sustain profitability;
    the risk that Damon may be unable to raise additional capital on acceptable terms to finance its operations and remain a going concern;
    the risk that Damon experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations;
    any adverse changes in U.S. or Canadian general economic, business, market, financial, political or legal conditions, including as a consequence of the ongoing uncertainties relating to inflation and interest rates;
    any inability to successfully and economically manufacture and distribute Damon's motorcycles at scale;
    the reliance on key management, including Damon's Chief Executive Officer, Jay Giraud, and any inability to attract and/or retain key personnel;
    any inability to raise additional funds to meet its capital requirements and pursue its growth strategy when and in the amounts needed; and
    any inability to secure adequate insurance coverage or a potential increase in insurance costs.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the press release or as of the date otherwise specifically indicated herein. Due to risks and uncertainties, events may differ materially from current expectations. Damon disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required pursuant to applicable securities law.  All forward-looking statements contained in the press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Additional information about Damon Inc., and the foregoing risks and uncertainties, can be found in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10 and Form S-1 registration statements and subsequent filings, at www.sec.gov, and our filings with the British Columbia Securities Commission, including our non-offering prospectus filed following our completed business combination with Damon Motors Inc. and subsequent filings, at www.sedarplus.ca.

Green energy supplier Moment Energy announced it will receive $20.3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The award will help establish a U.S.-based manufacturing facility that repurposes electric vehicle batteries.
New Gigafactory to Support a Circular Economy

Moment Energy plans to build its gigafactory in Taylor, Texas, where it expects to produce battery energy storage systems using repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Moment Energy stated that the project would support a circular economy model that increases the lifespan of essential battery materials.
The Factory's Key Features


The factory's highlights include a 1 gigawatt-hour annual production capacity, more than 50 new manufacturing roles, 200 new permanent jobs, and UL 1974 certification. The company reported that preparations for the facility's design and development would begin in the next quarter.

The funding is part of the DOE's $428 million initiative, which aims to boost clean energy manufacturing in former coal communities, strengthen the U.S. energy supply chain, reduce dependence on foreign materials, create jobs, and revitalize communities.
Incorporating AI for Battery Storage

Moment Energy added that it is developing an AI-powered management system to improve the lifespan and safety of battery energy storage, which supports the company's goal of enabling all electric vehicle batteries to be remodeled by 2030.

Moment Energy's operations include work with automotive companies such as Mercedes Benz Energy.

Polaris Adventures Elite offers more than 20 tools purpose-built for recreation rental businesses, helping them to ease the pains of day-to-day operations

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Adventures, the experience business of global powersports leader Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), today introduced Polaris Adventures Elite, a suite of more than 20 tools created to help small, independent outdoor experience operators run their business more efficiently, and further advance the overall outdoor adventure experience for customers.


Polaris Adventures brings together a network of Outfitter locations to provide premium ride and drive experiences at epic destinations nationwide. With adventure experiences at over 250+ Outfitter locations, Polaris Adventures Outfitters offer worry-free half and full-day options for couples, families, and adventure groups in state-of-the-art Polaris vehicles. Visit adventures.polaris.com to learn more.

Polaris Adventures brings together a network of Outfitter locations to provide premium ride and drive experiences at epic destinations nationwide. With adventure experiences at over 250+ Outfitter locations, Polaris Adventures Outfitters offer worry-free half and full-day options for couples, families, and adventure groups in state-of-the-art Polaris vehicles. Visit adventures.polaris.com to learn more.

From a custom-built, integrated reservation technology system to protections and risk management, Polaris Adventures Elite seamlessly integrates multiple business aspects into one platform to help deliver streamlined solutions for daily business operations and relieve common pain points for its Polaris Adventures Outfitters.

"We've heard from our outfitter partners that they originally got into the recreation rental industry as a way to incorporate their personal passion for the outdoors into a business," said Gray Rentz, vice president and general manager, Polaris Experience. "At Polaris Adventures we have a similar mindset. Combining that with our knowledge and capabilities as a Fortune 500 company, we are focused on offering resources, like Polaris Adventures Elite, to help simplify the day-to-day operations and streamline backend systems. This means our Outfitters can spend more time focusing on what they love most – providing unique and localized outdoor experiences."

Currently, the reservation technology systems available in the market have limitations when used in the powersports space. Polaris Adventures recognized this as a common challenge for its Outfitters and applied their deep knowledge of the powersports rental industry to create a system that allows for multiple reservation types on a single platform – MPWR Book. This custom-built reservation technology can also be used for other business purposes like tracking maintenance of vehicles, inventory and more, greatly decreasing the administrative overhead and increasing overall visibility and efficiency. MPWR Book also simplifies the experience for the customer looking to book their next outdoor adventure.

"I think for the industry, Polaris Adventures is the best and these enhancements only improve the experience for Outfitters in general. Digitizing and automation of maintenance tracking is huge and will pay dividends," said Jon Berry, owner of Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours. "I love the concept of MPWR Book, we'll no longer need to fit little square pegs into a round hole – having a system tailored to our specific needs and simplified is exactly what is needed."

Since its launch in 2017, Polaris Adventures has become a leading powersports vehicles' rental program, creating opportunities for customers to get outside, try new activities, or even new models for those who may already own a powersports vehicle. Polaris Adventures has grown to offer adventure experiences at over 250+ Outfitter locations across the U.S. and Canada, as well as experiences in Mexico and New Zealand.

To learn more visit adventures.polaris.com.

About Polaris Adventures
Polaris Adventures brings together a network of Outfitter locations to provide premium ride and drive experiences at epic destinations nationwide. With adventure experiences at over 250+ Outfitter locations, Polaris Adventures Outfitters offer worry-free half and full-day options for couples, families, and adventure groups in state-of-the-art Polaris vehicles. Visit adventures.polaris.com to learn more.