Forrest North and Electric Motorcycles

Forrest North and Yves Behar discuss their backgrounds and shared interests in alternative vehicles and inventions. They describe their collaborative project, Mission Motors, which resulted in the creation of a high-performance electric motorcycle. The project highlights the integration of engineering and design, showcasing a product with an exceptional user experience. The presentation concludes with gratitude towards TED and Chris for the opportunity to share their work.

Where did Forrest North grow up?

• In a suburban area in Texas

• In a log cabin in Washington state

• In a city in California

• In a coastal town in Florida

What was one of Forrest North's early interests?

• Building model airplanes

• Creating alternative vehicles

• Cooking gourmet meals

• Designing fashion accessories

What did Yves Behar combine to create a new invention?

• Windsurfing and skiing

• Skiing and skateboarding

• Surfing and cycling

• Cycling and skateboarding

What type of energy did Forrest North use in his racing projects?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric energy

What was the main focus of the special project between Forrest North and Yves Behar?

• Building a new type of airplane

• Designing a new type of wind turbine

• Developing a fully integrated product

• Creating a new fashion line

What is the top speed of the electric motorcycle they created?

• 100 miles an hour

• 120 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

• 180 miles an hour

What is the range of the electric motorcycle compared to other electric motorcycles?

• The same range

• Half the range

• Twice the range

• Three times the range

What was the name of the company they introduced?

• Electric Motors

• Mission Motors

• Green Motors

• Future Motors

Who was thanked at the end of the presentation?

• The engineers

• The audience

• The designers

• TED and Chris