Vattenfall and Cake to collaborate on fossil-free motorcycles
Swedish energy company Vattenfall and e-motorcycle developer Cake are set to collaborate on the production of what they claim is the world's first fossil fuel-free motorcycle.
The two companies will be working with other developers on the concept, which crosses over several areas of expertise, with current plans for the model to hit production lines by 2025.
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Particular emphasis will be placed on decarbonising the vehicles' component supply chains, which is currently something of a hot topic within industry, owing to the high carbon footprint.
While the information on how emissions will be lowered across the value chain remains to be seen, initiatives have been taken for sectors such as shipping to drastically cut emissions within the next few decades.
Cake currently manufactures and shifts its motorcycle parts globally, which means reducing emissions from freighting and transport will be key for full decarbonisation.
Its bikes are far more lightweight than motorcycles using traditional combustion engines and the models run by making very little noise.
Initially operating its line for modular sports bikes for use in off-road terrain, the company has since branched out to more commercial operations, with an emphasis on build simplicity, with the company's founder describing the building process as being "like Lego".
Cake hopes to "inspire" people to be more responsible in their consumption habits by offering electric alternatives to traditional models.
The company also recently launched a model of e-motorcycles to help catch poachers in Africa in collaboration with the Southern African Wildlife College.
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"This truly empowers our ability to further inspire towards clean transportation, together with the amazing force of Vattenfall, their initiatives, know-how and clear targets", Cake's founder Stefan Ytterborn revealed in a statement.
“This collaboration is an excellent example of how we can contribute with fossil-free know-how and supply chain expertise in a specific product that drives towards zero emissions“, said Annika Ramsköld, Vattenfall's head of corporate sustainability.
Vattenfall has committed to transitioning towards a fossil-free society and has set itself goals to do so "within a generation", setting up a climate action plan for the rest of the decade.
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