Is the next Elon Musk from Deinze? These Flemings are building the electric motorcycle of the future.

31/12/2020
Traxial BV
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December 31, 2020 | Ruben De Keyzer |

Peter Leijnen and Daan Moreels from Deinze present their prototype: 400 hp in a drum no bigger than a turkey. © Ruben De Keyzer

It is quite possible that the next Elon Musk will come from Deinze. Technology startup Magnax has raised 16 million euros following an initial investment round for its electric motorcycle of the future. Lighter, cheaper, but extra efficient and powerful: the prototype weighs 25 kilos and is no bigger than a turkey, yet can produce up to 400 horsepower.