'Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever': Vattenfall and electric bike firm CAKE unveil 'fossil-free' motorcycle

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The 'fossil-free' bike suspended in the 8.6m cube reflective of its emissions
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The 'fossil-free' bike suspended in the 8.6m cube reflective of its emissions

New 'fossil-free' bike will save around 1.2 tonnes of CO2 in the construction process, showcasing the latest in zero carbon production techniques

European energy giant Vattenfall and Swedish electric bike manufacturer CAKE have teamed up to build an entirely 'fossil-free' electric motorcycle using an innovative production process that will deliver...

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