Arcimoto Unveils the Mean Lean Machine
Arcimoto unveiled its innovative Mean Lean Machine, a tilting e-trike, during the RAMP IT UP event on February 22, 2022. Engineered with patented tilting technology, it features three hub motors and a pedal generator. CEO Mark Frohnmayer emphasized the company's commitment to sustainable mobility, while Chief Tilting Officer Bob Mighell highlighted its performance advantages. Preorders are available, with specifications and pricing to be disclosed later. The Mean Lean Machine aims to transform the electric bike experience.
- Launch of the Mean Lean Machine expected in late 2022.
- Features patented technology with hub motors for improved stability and performance.
- Strong preordering interest indicates market demand.
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Using Arcimoto’s patented tilting technology, the Mean Lean Machine is a first-of-its-kind tilting e-trike powered by three hub motors and a pedal generator with no chain, no belt, and no grease
EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, unveiled the concept Mean Lean Machine at its new facility opening RAMP IT UP event on February 22, 2022. The MLM is designed to be a best-in-class tilting e-trike based on Arcimoto’s patented tilting technology.
“The Mean Lean Machine reflects Arcimoto’s commitment to push the envelope of sustainable mobility,” said Arcimoto Founder and CEO Mark Frohnmayer. “We started with the amazing three-wheel tilting technology developed by our Tilting Motor Works division and then packed the MLM with new cutting-edge electric vehicle features, including hub motors on all three corners and a pedal generator, in order to deliver a joyful experience unlike any other in the e-bike category.”
“It’s a thrill to unveil the Mean Lean Machine, a radically new high-performance e-bike with three-wheeled stability and an awesome ride,” said Bob Mighell, Arcimoto Chief Tilting Officer and three-wheel tilting technology pioneer. “With the MLM, you’ll be able to corner the same way you would on a regular bike with greater traction, more stability and better braking ability. We can’t wait for you to ride it.”
The Mean Lean Machine is expected to launch in late 2022, and is available for preorder now at Arcimoto.com/MLM. Specifications, range options, pricing, features, and accessories will be unveiled later this year. You can view the MLM prototype in action at https://youtu.be/-UuS8_cya-U.
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About Arcimoto, Inc.
Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) develops and manufactures ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles to help the world shift to a sustainable transportation system. Our flagship vehicle, the Arcimoto FUV®, is purpose-built for everyday driving and transforms ordinary trips into pure-electric joyrides. Launched in 2021, the all-new Arcimoto Roadster is designed to be the ultimate open-road fun machine and is the purest expression of the Arcimoto Platform. The Deliverator® and Rapid Responder™ provide last-mile delivery and emergency response functionality, respectively, at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of traditional gas-powered vehicles. Expected to launch in 2022, the Flatbed represents Arcimoto’s vision of a pure-electric, rightsized utility pickup truck. The upcoming Cameo™ is designed to create a smooth, silent, sustainable camera vehicle for the film and influencer industries. Every Arcimoto vehicle is built at the Arcimoto Manufacturing Plant in Eugene, Oregon. For more information, please visit Arcimoto.com.
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