Founded in 2023, Morelle is composed of experts in advanced lithium-ion batteries, mechanical engineering, and mobility. Morelle is addressing the unmet challenges of weight reduction, fast charging, and ease of operations to make electric micro mobility an essential form of transport and to make robotics more ubiquitous.
- Michael Sinkula, Co-Founder & CEO
- Dr. Kevin Hays, Co-Founder & CTO
- Gary Fisher, Head Developer
Their electric micromobility platform utilizes advanced fast-charging silicon-based batteries (initially developed for aviation applications) and novel micromobility fast chargers. Their first product will be the world’s first eBike with true fast charging capabilities (<15min charge time).
Every non-Morelle eBike in the world charges at a rate of 100- 300W—this is what they call ‘Level M1’ (‘M’ for micro mobility). Morelle utilizes Level M2 (1000- 1200W) and Level M3 (over 1500W) chargers, setting the bar for eBike fast charging.
Lightweight – The frame is aluminum, yet the total bike weight will be 30 pounds, which is lower than even many of the carbon eBikes
Charge time – Morelle’s “Level 2M” chargers provide a typical charge time of 15 minutes using a standard wall outlet. However, if provided a higher current outlet, the bike is capable of charging at rates over 1,500W
Powertrain – Compact high-torque mid-drive motor for optimal performance
Range – 350 Wh battery provides about an hour of riding on full power assist — no more Eco-mode!
Speed – Pedal assist up to 28 mph
Safety – UL-certified batteries and chargers
Gary Fisher
Gary is a fun and unique character; conversing with him is always a hoot. Somehow, our conversation about my upcoming knee surgery ended up being about his gout!
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Gary Fisher has been at the forefront of bicycling since the 60s. His legendary status in mountain biking began when an ambitious group of friends and riders from Marin, California started designing and building off-road bicycles they called “klunkers,” and racing them down the steep dirt roads of Mt. Tamalpais.
Gary won the Masters’ XC National title and the brutal European TransAlp race. Which means that he’s out testing his bikes day in and day out to design better and faster bicycles for you. Gary Fisher and his collection of bicycles have always led the way on the technological front. From Gary’s partnership with Charlie Kelly, which created the first mountain bike, to his promotion of the 29er (the off-road bikes with bigger wheels that roll so well), to the creation of Fisher’s Genesis and Genesis2 Geometry (which gives you perfect handling on both the ups and downs), Gary continues to be one step ahead. His genius covers more than just fat-tired mountain bikes, too, Gary leverages his vast bicycle knowledge into road, cyclocross and commuter designs as well. Fisher teamed up with Trek Bicycles in 1993 to offer the Gary Fisher Collection.
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