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When was the first electric motorcycle made?

The first electric Motorcycle was made in the late 19th century. The exact date and creator of the first electric Motorcycle is a subject of debate, but it is widely believed that the first electric Motorcycle was developed in the 1890s by various inventors around the world. For example, in 1895, Ogden Bolton Jr. of the United States patented a battery-powered bicycle with a small electric motor. This marked the beginning of the electric Motorcycle industry and paved the way for the advancements in electric vehicle technology we see today.

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