A Vancouver-based motorcycle manufacturer has announced a new business relationship with Maple Ridge battery manufacturer E-One Moli Energy.
Damon Motors said it will use Molicel batteries to power its exoskeleton motorcycles.
Molicel’s battery cell technology provides a unique balance of both high capacity and high power, noted Damon, adding that they will help delivere greater range, more power and shorter charge times.
Damon and Molicel engineers will work in close collaboration on current and future applications, enabling Damon to deploy the latest technology and developments into its motorcycles.
“Molicel’s innovative and superior battery technology will further position Damon at the leading edge of EV tech,” said Derek Dorresteyn, CTO, Damon. “Additionally, Molicel’s recently announced British Columbia manufacturing plant will shorten supply chains for battery cells and improve the responsiveness of our North American motorcycle manufacturing activities.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Maple Ridge in mid-November to announce federal funding toward a $1 billion new battery plant in the city. E-One Moli Energy, which manufactures “ultra-high power” lithium-ion cells under the name Molicel, announced it is rebuilding its plant in Maple Ridge. The federal government is contributing $205 million, and the province $80 million.
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“Teaming up with Damon is a great fit as Molicel’s battery technology is tailor-made to meet the unique requirements of high-performance motorcycles,” said Casey Shiue, president, Molicel. “Additionally, we share a common synergy with Damon to be leaders in our respective industries. This partnership will further our missions to accomplish that.”
During one of its recent test events, Damon put its new Molicel-equipped HyperSport motorcycle to the test against a state-of-the-art 2023 model 1000cc superbike with promising results.
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