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The motorcycle industry has been very responsive as more cars continue to convert over to electric powertrains. Companies such as Newron Motors or Curtiss have both released new models over the past year, and now joining them is the Finnish motorcycle manufacturer Verge, with its debut TS hubless electric roadster. Opting for a futuristic hubless rear wheel design, the bike is powered by an 80kW electric motor hidden in the wheel rim, which removes the need of a belt or chain drive, effectively increasing the size of the frame to incorporate a larger battery pack. On full charge, the TS can make 124 miles on...