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Meet SURU’s President & Co-founder, Michael Uhlarik, an international award-winning designer with a rich electric vehicle (EV) past. Michael is the brainchild of the electric Amarok motorcycle (e-motorcycle) that revolutionized its time. According to Michael, it takes 3 lb of fuel to move 1 lb of structure for a two-wheel vehicle. The Amarok chose a structural aluminum fuselage (SAF) design, reducing weight and cost with off-the-shelf components. The result was a light and inexpensive e-motorcycle for races. The Amarok P1 weighed 44 kg (97 lb) without battery, controller, and motor with mild steel.
But if Amarok is no longer there, SURU picks up where it left off with an affordable, well-engineered e-bike. I always have a hard time calling an e-bike an e-bike. It carries over much from its bicycle origin, but it isn’t a bicycle. It’s really an electric vehicle that takes its roots in the bicycle world. Until we find a better word for it, though, we’ll just have to call it an e-bike.
SURU is the culmination of the best aerospace concepts and EV racing. The Amarok experience showed Michael what is most affordable for the best quality and performance.
The company is also environmentally conscious. Almost everything is locally and sustainably sourced from Canada, down to how materials were extracted from the ground.
Getting into the technological gold, Michael told me that SURU uses Sony cells packaged in Malaysia. The wheels, tires, and brakes come from Vietnam and Thailand since both countries have a free trade agreement with Canada.
You could actually say the SURU is a moped with motorcycle wheels. The reason is that they are 3× stronger. They are good for 100 km/h (60 MPH). Brakes and spokes are approved by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The only bicycle components are the pedals and pedal crank.
SURU uses an aluminum monocoque frame with full suspension. All critical electronics are inside the frame away from weather or vandalism. The battery is lockable and can be removed easily. It has a high-powered 1600 lumen headlight that is DOT certified and built in, not bolted on. Michael said these are virtually shatter-proof.
Michael says his motivation for SURU was: “Anyone with a job should enjoy the dignity of personal transport mobility.” That’s reflected in its price range, from $2,200 to $2,700 for the new Scrambler. His new SURU S19 is available for shipping as of May 2019.
SURU is competing with mass transit and although I haven’t test ridden a SURU yet, I’m considering putting money down for one. I asked Michael for some final words and thoughts:
“SURU combines the casual ease of use of a bicycle with the sweat-free thrill of a motorbike. So many people are attracted to motorcycles, who love the look of cafe racers and custom culture, but getting into motorcycling can be intimidating and expensive. SURU is the ideal gateway without the pain.”
Yes, but Michael, what does SURU stand for?
It is the initials of his children’s names.
Nicolas was born and raised around classic cars of the 1920s, but it wasn't until he drove an AC Propulsion eBox and a Tesla Roadster that the light went on. Ever since he has produced green mobility content on various CleanTech outlets since 2007 and found his home on CleanTechnica. He grew up in an international environment and his communication passion led to cover electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, renewable energy, test drives, podcasts, shoot pictures, and film for various international outlets in print and online. Nicolas offers an in-depth look at the e-mobility world through interviews and the many contacts he has forged in those industries. His favorite taglines are: "There are more solutions than obstacles." and "Yesterday's Future Now"
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