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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month. Platform strategy. Battery sharing.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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VinFast VinFast is a Vietnam-based company that was established in 2017 by Vingroup. In the few years they have been in production, they have successfully conquered the Vietnam EV market with a range of electric cars and scooters. Now, they plan to sell to markets abroad, already launching dealerships in the US and Germany.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is introducing “total-care service,” a pioneering set of mobility services specially designed for ride-hailing companies. Singapore will see the first service roll-out, with Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Grab) through its subsidiary GrabRentals.

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

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We can assume it’d be a dual motor all-wheel-drive to live up to its muscular exterior. For most Australians, a mid-size electric ute would be more relevant and affordable than full-size electric pickups like the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning. However, the VF 8 has not been well received in American reviews.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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For instance, a deadly building fire in Hanoi, Vietnam, in September reportedly became the subject of unsubstantiated rumors. The NREL report’s authors note that amid the transition to ZEV hegemony, “Convenient and affordable charging at/near home is core to the ecosystem but must be complemented by reliable public fast charging.”

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Made-in-India two-wheeler exports finally on the upswing | Autocar Professional

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2 two-wheeler export OEM is TVS Motor Co. In the past seven-odd months, the scooter and bike maker has strategically entered new markets like Nepal, Vietnam , and France. The longstanding No. The Chennai-based scooter, motorcycle and moped manufacturer is fast upping the ante on two-wheeler exports.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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A big difference in the last generation 500e and the new model is the 2024 is built on a dedicated EV platform, not merely a battery and motor dropped into the gasoline version. Lucid edging toward affordability. The Air Pure will begin deliveries in December 2022 with dual motors, all-wheel drive, 480 horsepower, 3.8