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Pike forecasts sales of electric two-wheelers in Asia Pacific to reach more than 65M units in 2018; China dominates

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Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. e-scooters and e-motorcycles is expected to grow at CAGRs of 10.4%

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Sales of electric two-wheelers have long been dominated by the approximately 25-30 million annual unit sales of low powered lead-acid battery electric two-wheelers in China, but this is a saturated market. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh. Electric Buses - 12 GWh.

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Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320

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This scooter is a much economical and greener alternative than a traditional 2-wheeler or a motorcycle.”. Jitendrabhai’s keen interest in the latest technology led him to start investing in research on alternate fuel mobility solutions in 2012. “During the last quarter, we have witnessed around 25% increase in overall sales.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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In addition, the city of Torrance will test a plug-in hybrid as a part of the program in 2012. The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic. drive, regeneration). DC brushless. DC brushless. motor output. Battery type, mfr. Li-ion, Toshiba. Li-ion, Toshiba.

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Johnson Controls Building Third Lead-Acid Battery Plant in China, Planning Fourth

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the largest supplier of automotive batteries, is investing $118 million to build a third automotive lead-acid battery plant in China, to be located in Chongqing. Motorcycles and cars have become Chongqing’s leading industry, with 21 automakers located there alone. Johnson Controls, Inc.,

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. Sign Up for the Green Options Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Subscribe via email Resources Write for Gas 2.0 About Gas 2.0

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. 80 miles was the range of the EV1 with Lead Acid batteries, that GM tried to use because they wanted the project to fail. it was the first batch of EV1s that they tried to use lead acid batteries and developed problems.

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