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LONDON--A new hydrogen-powered fuel cell hybrid electric scooter will enable city commuting ease without harming the environment, the chief executive of Intelligent Energy said.
The Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter, made by clean power systems company Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor, will be tested in Loughborough from this month, with further road tests planned for London later this year. "We see a market pull for more energy-efficient products and there is a real drive to bring hydrogen vehicles to market en masse by 2015," said Henri Winand, Intelligent Energy's chief executive.
The Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter is fueled by a cylinder of hydrogen, which reacts with oxygen to produce electricity and water. A lithium-ion battery and fuel cell provide the vehicle's power and the only gas emitted through the exhaust is water vapor.
Unlike other fuel cell vehicles, the battery does not need recharging. It can recharge itself when accelerating or decelerating and continues to produce power as long as it has hydrogen and oxygen.
The bike can go up to 220 miles--comparable to a conventional Burgman scooter--without the need for refueling. The London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP) aims to have six or more hydrogen fuelling stations running by 2012, with more stations expected to be opened by 2015. As for its arrival in Canada? Contacting Suzuki and expressing interest is the best way to demonstrate your green intentions.

Bill 117, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit riding a motorcycle with a child passenger under 14 years of age

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced that the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, had prorogued the legislature on March 4, 2010
For those who ride motorcycles and were concerned with Bill 117, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit riding a motorcycle with a child passenger under 14 years of age, introduced by Helena Jaczek MPP for Markham as a private members bill, the prorogation of the legislature was good news.

With prorogation, Bill 117 died on the order papers and will not be heard at committee and will not move forward in the legislature.

Bruce Parker, President of Joe Rocket Canada, is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with the Motorcycle Experience television show. Dave Hatch, the show host and test rider will wear Joe Rocket apparel exclusively. "Motorcycle Experience, with it’s huge following, has a long history of bringing Canadian riders well founded product evaluations, comparative road tests, and relevant industry news in an entertaining format," said Parker. "With Dave Hatch and the Motorcycle Experience show, we will demonstrate to riders how and why Joe Rocket Canada brings the best riding gear to all motorcycle enthusiasts in the Great White North."
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Rush HD signed as title sponsor of the Rush HD/BMW Motorrad Canada Superbike Team

Whitby, ON. BMW Motorrad Canada, confirming that it will be fielding a two rider factory
superbike team in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship in 2010, is also pleased to
announce a collaboration with Rush HD as the title sponsor of the
Rush HD/BMW Motorrad Canada Superbike Team.

Chris Duff, Manager, Motorrad Marketing, stated, “We are thrilled to have Rush HD onboard as we prepare and race the most exciting new entry in the 2010 Canadian Superbike season”.
Both riders from BMW’s 2009 team, Francis Martin and Michael Ferreira, will once again be the riders in the hot seat, tasked with bringing a superbike victory to BMW Motorrad Canada in 2010.
Francis Martin is no stranger to racing in the Superbike Class having won two Canadian Superbike Championships in 1999 and 2005 respectively along with another litre bike title in 2002, the Pro Open Sportbike Championship. “I'm very exited about the next season and have been waiting for this moment for a long time” says Francis Martin. “Now we have the bike to win and the tuner with whom I won my last championship”.

Michael Ferreira will be making his Superbike Class debut in 2010 and continues his streak as the longest serving rider on the team after racing the BMW boxer twins in Canadian Thunder and Pro Sportbike classes since 2007. Ferreira, the winner of the 2006 RACE Pro 600 Sportbike Championship, will not have any trouble transferring his skills back onto an in-line four race bike from the twins he recently has competed on.

Joining the Rush HD / BMW Motorrad Superbike Team this season is famed Canadian superbike tuner Patrice Goyette of Mobile PG. Patrice recently was the main crew chief behind Clint McBain of Acceleration Racing the past two years and has a previous relationship with Francis Martin from when they won the 2005 Canadian Superbike Championship.