A business plan is a map that leads an organization on one of an endless number of possible journeys.  It provides a common understanding to internal stakeholders and is a communication tool to the external world of company’s values, goals, and business sustainability strategies.  So what is your plan saying and where will it ultimately take you?

“If the world is cold, make it your business to build fires.” – Horace Traubel

As we look out into the world around us, we are seldom at a loss for needs which long to be filled. There is always a hand outstretched for help though it may not even realize what it is asking for. There is always a purpose that needs to be realized, a goal that must be attained, and a journey that must be travelled.

In what universe does class 8 big rig drive train technology get used to power a motorcycle? That universe is the one living within the frame of the electric superbike built by Lightning Motors. That motorcycle has dominated the TTXGP North America race series, winning that championship two weeks ago, and today has gone on to today setting the land speed record for electric motorcycles. Yesterday Balqon issued a press release announcing that buried within this championship winning land speed record setting motorcycle is a controller module developed by Balqon and that the amazing...

(UPDATE to Lightning Motors sets electric motorcycle world land speed record at Bonneville)  This week is the BUB Speed Trials on the Bonneville salt flats, and both MotoCzysz and Lightning Motors are there attempting to win the title of "Fastest Production Electric Motorcycle in the World". The Lightning Motors team has claimed a series of records this week, first breaking last years record set by Mission Motors on their first run at (162 miles/hr), setting another record at 166 miles/hr, and setting yet another record this morning with a fastest speed of 176 miles/hr and...