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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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2015 Jetta. Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. It ended production of pure internal combustion engine cars last year. Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly.

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Hero Electric and Mahindra Group Join Hands To Conquer EV Space

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To accommodate market demand, Mahindra Group will produce Hero Electric’s most popular electric motorcycles, the Optima and NYX, in their Pithampur facility in Madhya Pradesh, the firms stated in a joint statement. Peugeot Motorcycles has big aspirations for electric mobility in numerous parts of the world, especially in Europe.

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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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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. and e-motorcycle, since there is a high level of consumer expectation for the quality and durability of battery performance. E-Motorcycles.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive. Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping increased by 5% in 2 years (2015-2017). A simple example would be a short trip by electric kick scooter. If it replaces a trip by foot or by bike, the situation gets worse.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Throughout 2014, Tesla Motors fortunes will have tongues wagging (and international car buyers salivating) as the brand becomes a global phenomenon. Electric motorcycles breakout. Sales of e-motorcycles have been increasing, but the market remains a tiny fraction of the e-bicycle and e-scooter market (5.2

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co.,

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