Ariel Rider launches outrageous new MUDD 72V bike with 65 MPH top speed

This is outside what Retrofit Relay covers. It's about a new electric off-road bike, not home energy upgrades, insulation, heat pumps, or rebates, so it has no bearing on planning efficiency work for your house.

For context anyway: Ariel Rider has opened pre-orders for the MUDD 72V, a high-powered two-wheeler that looks like a fat-tire e-bike but performs more like a lightweight electric motorcycle. It uses a 72-volt battery system with a motor that peaks at 8,000 watts, claims a top speed over 65 mph, and offers an estimated 80 to 120 miles of range. The company markets it explicitly for private property and off-road use, not public roads, and requires buyers to confirm that before pre-ordering. Price starts at $2,799 on introductory pricing, down from a $3,099 list price.

None of this relates to home weatherization, insulation, heat pumps, or the rebate programs this site normally tracks. If you're looking for news on energy-efficiency upgrades or incentives for your home, this article won't help, but it's worth knowing it simply isn't in that category rather than something left out of a summary.