Abstract: A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.

Abstract: An electric motorcycle includes an electric motor configured to provide propulsion of the motorcycle, and a battery pack with a battery case. The electric motor and the battery case are coupled together to define an overlapping area. In the overlapping area, the battery case includes an integrated junction box for one or more electrical connections to the electric motor.

Abstract: An electric motorcycle including an electric motor having a transverse oriented rotation axis, the motor including a case. A rear wheel is drivably coupled to the motor for propulsion. A swingarm has a front end defining a swingarm pivot axis. A battery pack includes a plurality of rechargeable electrochemical cells received within an internal cell cavity of a battery case, the battery case formed to include a motor flange. The motor case and the battery case are joined at the motor flange to define a frame of the motorcycle. The motor flange, in side view, covers at least a portion of the motor and extends away from the cell cavity at least to the rotation axis of the motor. The swingarm front end has a first lateral portion pivotally coupled to the motor case and a second lateral portion pivotally coupled to the motor flange of the battery case.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for preparing activated carbon and biochar from a composition that comprises agricultural waste and that optionally comprises plastic. The invention also provides activated carbon and biochar having unique properties.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.

Abstract: An integral lift assembly incorporated into a storage compartment under the patient compartment of an emergency vehicle. The integral lift assembly is stored in the storage compartment until a patient is loaded onto the emergency vehicle. During the loading process, the integral lift assembly extends, under power, from the storage compartment, and is lowered to the ground to allow a stretcher or gurney to be rolled onto it. A lift arm raises the structure or gurney, under power, and automatically aligns it with the floor of the patient compartment. The stretcher or gurney is then rolled into the patient compartment. The lift arm then rotates to a storage position and is retracted to a storage compartment underneath the patient compartment.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a rear brake caliper bracket coupled to the swingarm. In some constructions, the rear brake caliper bracket includes a caliper mounting portion and a license plate mounting portion. In some constructions, the rear brake caliper bracket includes an axle engaging portion secures and retains the axle relative to the swingarm in a desired position along the axis of rotation. In some constructions, the rear brake caliper bracket is disposed at a laterally outward side of the swingarm and includes a caliper mounting portion, first and second swingarm engaging portions, and an axle engaging portion. In such constructions, the motorcycle may further include an axle adjusting member engaged with the rear brake caliper bracket and operable to adjust the position of the axle relative to the swingarm.

Abstract: An external fixator comprises transfixing pins having a flange which abuts against the bone surface to distribute stress along the length of the threaded portion extending into the bone. The pins are mounted in elastomeric bushes in an outrigger to allow limited movement at the outrigger. The outrigger comprises two clamps which are connected through an elastomeric bush allowing a small degree of axial bending and rotational movement of the clamps relative to one another. The arrangement reduces loosening of the pins in the bone and allows beneficial relative movement of the fractured bone portions near the fracture site.

Abstract: An oxymethylene polymer of improved melt processability is provided by the addition of about 0.1-5 percent by weight of a low molecular weight copolyether-ester resin. The copolyether-ester consists essentially of long-chain ester units derived from long-chain glycols and dicarboxylic acids and short-chain ester units derived from low molecular weight diols and dicarboxylic acids.