“I’m driving and half asleep” – texting car driver kills young motorcyclist Blogs April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Young motorcyclist Tobias Durst died when a female Swedish motorist driving at high speed crashed into him at a road construction site. The woman took a selfie on the motorway about six minutes before the accident, and texted a friend "I'm driving and half asleep." Annika Nilsson from Swedish motorcyclists'
The revival of motorcycle culture in Kazakhstan Blogs November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 When FEMA was approached by Askar Ismailov to talk about the revival of motorcycle culture in Kazakhstan we immediately set up an online meeting. The meeting was very educational and at FEMA's request Askar wrote an article, sharing the wonders of Kazakhstan. In the heart of Central Asia, the vast and
Why are cable barriers still hurting motorcyclists? Blogs March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 Cable barriers are banned in some countries, while others still install them, despite the inherent risks for motorcyclists. The main problem with cable barriers - or wire rope fences - are the uprights; in the event of a motorcyclist's fall, these uprights will catch the motorcyclist, with all its horrible consequences.
New hopes for motorcycles with an internal combustion engine Blogs March 17, 2023March 16, 2023 Six member states of the European Union will not sign the regulation to ban the sale of new cars and vans with an internal combustion engine from 2035. FEMA's Dolf Willigers says this affects motorcycles too. Motorcycles are still not mentioned in the plans to decarbonize road transport in the European
‘Ignoring motorcycles is a missed opportunity’ Blogs February 7, 2023 In all reports and plans that are published by EU institutions, the European Commission, the European Parliament and so on, motorcycles are not mentioned anymore. Perhaps you have noticed it too. FEMA’s Dolf Willigers did… It’s like we do not exist. This is a pity because motorcycles have many advantages to
‘Maybe we should not want a transition to electric motorcycles too quickly’ Blogs July 7, 2022July 8, 2022 A European Council decision leaves room for the internal combustion engine. The European Commission wants to ban the sale of vehicles with an internal combustion engine from 2035. The political reality may however force the Commission to accept a compromise that allows for vehicles to run on alternative fuel alongside battery
Looking for urban mobility solutions? Try motorcycles! Blogs March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 ‘Walk, cycle or use public transport’. That is the mantra that politicians nowadays recite when it comes to urban mobility. FEMA has a better idea: ride a motorcycle. When we all walk, cycle or use public transport, all problems will vanish into thin air. It’s a kind of detergent to clean
‘Motorcycles are the solution, even with an internal combustion engine’ Blogs September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 Many walking and cycling adepts say that cars and motorcycles - especially if they have an internal combustion engine - are dirty and dangerous and should be banned. FEMA’s Dolf Willigers disagrees: “Motorcycles are the solution for many transport and mobility problems in the urban areas. Even with an internal
Where are the electric motorcycles? Blogs April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 The European Union aims for a 90% reduction in transport emissions and a ban on petrol engines. Car manufacturers jump at the opportunity to sell us one of their newly developed electric or hybrid cars, but the established motorcycle industry does not appear to be so keen. FEMA’s Dolf Willigers
Blog: motorcycles will be the logical choice after Coronavirus Blogs April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Walking and cycling are fine, but for personal transport, powered two-wheelers will be the logical choice after Coronavirus, says FEMA's Dolf Willigers. If we have to believe the experts, travelling will never be the same again. Even when the COVID-19 virus itself is under control, we have to take into account
