Abstract: A light-weight electrochemical battery for use in motorsports vehicles, an embodiment of this invention, includes features to cost-effectively protect the battery's cells from over-charging, and reduce manufacturing effort by solving mechanical, thermal and electrical needs with common structures, as well as reducing the number of manufactured parts by using interchangeable components. In this manner, a light-weight electrochemical battery can be designed and manufactured at a cost effective price to compete as a replacement for the traditional lead-acid battery.

Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a motor-generator driving the front wheel, an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to and independent of a conventional rear wheel drive train. The front wheel drive disclosed herein may be adapted to a conventional motorcycle front wheel and telescoping (or shock-absorbing) front fork suspension systems. The front wheel drive of the two-wheel drive motorcycle may be applied to a number of different types of motorcycles including motocross, enduro, dual-sport and touring motorcycles.

Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having an electric motor driving the front wheel, an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to a conventional rear wheel drive train. The front wheel drive disclosed herein may be adapted to conventional telescoping (or shock-absorbing) front fork suspension systems. The front wheel drive of the two-wheel drive motorcycle may be applied to a number of different types of motorcycles including motocross, enduro, dual-sport and touring motorcycles.