The son of a wealthy chemical manufacturer, Mr Huntsman rides a motorcycle and plays in a rock band.

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We were the first manufacturer with a V-Twin motorcycle in 1906 it was a race bike, and went into production in 1907.

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Fortunately for eco-minded folks, Portland-based EV manufacturer MotoCzysz -- creator of the wicked E1pc electric motorcycle -- plans to allay some of those concerns with its all-electric eStark SUV.

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