New electric motorbike industry association launched

A new industry body has been launched to help support the uptake of electric motorbikes among riders in the UK.

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has established a new spin-off body called the eMCI, which will be dedicated to lobbying the government to introduce measures to make electric Powered Two Wheelers (ePTW) widely accessible.

According to the organisation, this is a sector that is seeing rapid expansion due to the improved convenience and environmental performance these vehicles can deliver.

Among the measures for which the eMCI is calling is an extension of the Plug In Grant for electric cars to be extended to ePTWs, as well as an improved charging network across the nation.

Steve Kenward, chief executive officer of the MCI, added: "eMCI is also seeking government support to technology start-up businesses working in the area of low-carbon technology for ePTWs."

This comes in the same week that the MCI organised National Ride to Work Day, which encouraged Britons to ride motorcycles to work to allow them to discover the appeal of this method of travel.

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