Arc: Electric motorcycles reimagining the future of adventure

“What if we just make beautiful batteries, and that is the frame?”

With no frame and no chassis, Arc’s Vector is a truly original electric motorcycle. Inspired by the retro vibes of the café racer, stripped back nature of electric violins and the angular design language of a stealth bomber, Mark Truman and his team have created an elite, high-spec product that celebrates its electric status.

In this episode Mark tells us about the origins of Arc, and how his team has been given complete creative freedom to design something truly unique and aspirational. He explores the many customisation options available to customers. And he discusses the Vector AE program, an exciting initiative which aims to improve safety and the rider experience through the development of a heads-up display helmet and haptic jacket.

We also hear from Brian Thompson, who heads up PTC’s CAD division. He explains why PTC’s CAD software CREO has been vital to Arc in the creation of the Vector.

Find out more about the Arc project here.

Find out more about CREO here.

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

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Third Angle is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Ollie Guillou. Location recording by Hannah Dean. And music by Rowan Bishop.