Belgian e-startup ON #pushthebuttontoday launches E-Core unit for custom builds and pit bike racing
Guy Salens
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'ON' is an initiative from Belgian automotive designer Benjamin Surain and powered by E-mobility consultant Guy Salens (THE PACK) to speed up the use for Light Electric Vehicles. 'ON' creates, develops and sells their own LEV brands for last-mile solutions and personal e-mobility.?
E-Core APEX
Several weeks back THE PACK reported that the APEX E-Core was being tested on a race track in Germany. The results of these trials have been encouraging, and soon enough it looks like there will be a new electric alternative for pit bikes.
Ben Surain - founder 'ON': "I was contacted by APEX in Germany asking if it was possible to put the E-Core in a pitbike. Daniel Hundseder from APEX Pitbikes suggested that this could give pitbike riders the ability to train indoors during the winter months."
E-Core is a plug-and-play replacement tool that can convert every petrol-powered 'Base 50' combustion engine into an electric one. To meet the global demand for electric vehicles, 'ON' has developed E-Core to convert traditional Internal Combustion Engines into electric ones. Numerous cities on our planet are considering banning fuel-combustion engines altogether, so replacing their small combustion engines with an E-Core powertrain would be far more environmentally friendly than discarding millions of mopeds and fabricating new ones.
E-Core Dax
Designer and engineer Ben Surain is an avid admirer of Soichiro Honda and longed to create a sustainable substitute engine for Honda Dax, Cub, and Monkey models. With E-Core, Honda bikes can be given a new lease on life. The retro style from the sixties & seventies will remain unaltered, as well as the strength and quality of the metal—only the combustion engine needs to be replaced with this plug-and-play device.
E-Core is an innovative combination of power, reliability, and design. It took Ben almost a year to perfect the product from its prototype stage to a commercialized version. His challenge was to find the right materials and technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting to produce E-Core in an environmentally friendly way.?
Ben Surain: "I prefer to produce E-Core in an environmentally friendly way, and I am looking into other ways to use the E-Core to replace traditional motors. By utilizing 3D printing techniques, E-Core can now be manufactured on demand as needed." To ensure sustainability, Ben works hard to make sure a green work flow is maintained while creating E-Core with only eco-friendly materials and methods. We are entering a new era, so he strives to create this technology in the most sustainable way possible.
Test ride
Guy Salens - THE PACK : "I was delighted to be among the first to test drive the E-Core Dax. It felt as an historic moment in mobility. The speed and power were cut by half its full capacity, making it street legal at 45 km/h. Ben had built a customised Honda Dax from scratch for one customer complete with a new swingarm, suspension and 12 inch aluminium wheels.
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I never experienced a Honda Dax before (unable to compare), but I could certainly feel the power of the E-Core engine. Acceleration was surprisingly swift for such a light electric vehicle. We left the workshop in Blankenberge and ventured off on small winding roads leading to Lissewege; a quaint little town. Despite my tall stature (1m82) and weight (80 kg), this tiny motorbike roared like a friendly rocket. It stayed in its lane during each curve and I never had to make corrections. Even if the speed was restricted to 45 km/h, it felt quite nice, and thankfully, there was no disruptive noise from the chain... Ben mentioned that he could always add a belt instead if requested by the customer. By the way, Ben whispered he did 85 km/h on a private track.
Sales & prices
Ben intends to sell custom-made E-Core Honda bikes tailored exactly for each customer. Every one will be handmade in his workshop, and the buyer can decide on which frame color and style (Dax, Monkey, Cub, etc.) they want. The base price of a standard edition starts at €5,000 (VAT included), but the article's E-Core Dax costs €5,800 (VAT included) because of its special parts (swingarm, suspension, wheels). The purchaser can also choose the exact colors they want their E-Core to be.?
The E-Core can also be bought separately at a retail price from €3,499 (VAT included). You'll receive a complete E-Core with 1 battery and 1 charger. You can keep your ICE motor and even replace it later when you want to sell your bike. The attachment points are the same, so you don't have to drill in your frame.
Specifications
Reload - Berlin
Ben Surain will be attending Reload Land in Berlin with some of his custom builds: the black cafe racer "Nuit"), this E-Core Dax and a surprise! Reload Land is the platform for the movers and shakers of the fast-growing electric motorcycle industry and anybody who is interested in exciting electric rides. The perfect opportunity to network and showcase new electric concepts and production rides in one of the world’s most cutting-edge metropoles. Come together for a weekend of testrides, b2b and b2c networking and enjoying the journey into the future of two-wheeled mobility today: 3-4 June 2023 at Craftwerk Berlin.?
About ON #pushthebuttontoday
Ben Surain (Surain Electrocycles) is the founder of 'ON' #pushthebuttontoday and wants to speed up the use for Light Electric Vehicles. 'ON' designs and develops in-house e-mobility projects: from last-mile solutions to personal e-mobility. With 'ON' #pushthebuttontoday, Ben wants to present his range of unique light electric vehicles and the possibilities of future mobility. Guy Salens (THE PACK - Motorguy Marketing) is an external consultant to coordinate all these exciting projects.
More info:
Guy Salens - [email protected] - https://www.pushthebutton.today