Several years ago Polaris made a strategic decision to enter the electric vehicle market and has continued to execute on that strategy with their recent introduction of electric bicycles in partnership with EVantage. ??Leaving larger-sized electric vehicles for other manufacturers, Polaris has targeted smaller electric vehicles such a LSVs\/NEVs through their GEM acquisition, small utility vehicles through their Goupil Industry SA acquisition, electric motorcycles with their Brammo investment and now e-bikes.<\/p>\n
Launched last week at the bicycle industry trade show, Interbike, the e-bike offerings include three product lines with a total of seven models. ??The Vector, Strive and Meridian lines target trail\/all-around applications, touring and urban commuting respectively. ??Key features of the e-bikes include:<\/p>\n
Comment:<\/strong>??The EV strategy is also a strategy??for Polaris??<\/span>to expand into and grow international markets. ??While all these vehicle types have a market in the US, their is currently greater potential for these vehicles internationally such as in Europe and India for small, urban utility\/cargo vehicles and electric bikes in Asian markets.<\/p>\n Learn more: ??Powersportsbusiness.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Several years ago Polaris made a strategic decision to enter the electric vehicle market and has continued to execute on that strategy with their recent introduction of electric bicycles in partnership with EVantage. ??Leaving larger-sized electric vehicles for other manufacturers, … Continue reading