- Arc has pioneered Vector, the most efficient, safest and most fulfilling electric motorcycle experience yet
- Vector will be revealed in Milan on 6 November
- Vector comes with ground breaking haptic ride-wear and connected HUD helmet
06 November 2018, London – InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover's venture capital fund, today announces its investment in Arc, which today unveils 'Vector' – the world's first fully-electric motorcycle with Human Machine Interface (HMI). Arc Vector is the most advanced electric motorcycle ever brought to market, using exotic materials, thoroughbred componentry and cutting-edge architecture, wrapped in a futuristic body.
The investment from InMotion Ventures, along with Mercia Fund Managers, the Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund which is part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, and a number of industry specialist angels, will support Arc with its global ambition for Vector to be the cleanest, safest, and most fulfilling motorcycle on the road.
The brand new bike, will be revealed at the Milan Motorcycle Show today. The Arc show stand will showcase the brand, along with the bike itself and its ground breaking intelligent haptic ride-wear and connected Heads-Up Display helmet. A virtual reality ride experience will also be available for attendees.
The Arc team consists of industry-leading professionals, coming together to develop and build an all-new experience on two wheels.
Mark Truman, Founder & CEO, Arc, said: "Our aim has always been to bring technology, performance and safety together to create an entirely new two-wheeled experience. Vector isn't just a motorbike; it's the world's first fully-electric café racer, it's an innovative heads-up display helmet and it's a sensory riding suit – all working in unison to create an experience package like no other. We're delighted to get the support of InMotion for this exciting launch phase. The team shares our vision and we're looking forward to working together and creating more ground breaking products."
Sebastian Peck, Managing Director, InMotion Ventures, said: "Electric vehicles are pivotal for the future of urban mobility, helping people travel through cities quickly and cleanly as possible. We want to make sure that we're not only changing the way people move but delivering unparalleled outdoor experiences while doing so. With Arc's technology and vision, the Vector is an incredible development in the next generation of motorcycle travel."
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Editors' notes
The ARC stand at the Milan Motorcycle Show is in Hall 17, Booth S27
About InMotion
At InMotion, we are shaping the future of transport, mobility and travel. Powered by Jaguar Land Rover, we're dedicated to investing in and inventing innovations that will change the way we move.
InMotion Ventures is Jaguar Land Rover's venture capital fund. We invest in early-stage technology companies that change the face of urban mobility, support an outdoor adventure lifestyle and deliver unique travel experiences. We are based in London and invest globally.
InMotion's mobility services arm, Studio 107 works closely with our parent company Jaguar Land Rover to build new services in the urban mobility sector. Our name Studio 107 is a nod to the 107% rule in motorsport. In qualifying, drivers who fail to set a lap within 107% of the fastest qualifying time aren't allowed to start. Our goal is to only select ideas that will succeed and always qualify.
To find out more about InMotion, please see: https://www.inmotion.org/
About Arc
Arc is a jump of electricity. Arc is Arc-hitecture. Arcs are structural as is our monocoque philosophy.
Arc is about the journey – every journey on this planet takes an Arc. Mark Truman is the largest shareholder in Arc. The committed environmentalist, designer and engineer won the Society of Automotive Engineers International Young Engineer of the Year Award in 2005 for his experimental work on motorcycle chassis and swing arm flex and design parameters. He's also a former Data Acquisition Engineer in top-level racing, during 35 years of motorcycling experience, and has
built many of his own road and race machines. Visit www.ourroadis.com
Arc is also on social – find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using
@ArcVehicle #OurRoadIs #ADifferentRoad
For further information, contact:
Sally Clift
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
M: +44 7384 430009 | E: sclift2@jaguarlandrover.com
James Scrimshaw
Product Public Relations Manager
E: jscrimsh@jaguarlandrover.com
Vivien Bui
Public Relations Intern
E: vbui1@partner.jaguarlandrover.com