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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. And now, a new era of rickshaws is seeing electric drives enabling interesting new designs. Take for instance this yellow behemoth of a bike I found while perusing Alibaba.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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One month ago, Volkswagen introduced the first new model in its electric mobility campaign, the new e-Crafter, with pre-sales of the electric van beginning this month. The electric campaign is now gaining momentum at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show. Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). Earlier post.)

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EV sales in India surge 41% to 1.66 million units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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FY2024 has ended on a very strong note for the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry, setting a new benchmark for sales across vehicle segments as also delivering the best-ever 12-month sales for the electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler and passenger vehicle sub-segments. As per Vahan, a total of 24.52

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Freescale Offers New Electronic Control Solution for Small Combustion Engines

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Target applications for Freescale’s small engine control platform include small-displacement two- and four-stroke engines used in motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and three-wheeled taxis. The demand for low-cost, two- and three-wheeled motorized vehicles is on the rise in emerging markets, such as China, India and Brazil.

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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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The target market for the OorjaPac is the materials handling industry, for use in electric forklifts, pallet trucks, and automated guided vehicles. The Hybrid Electric Vehicles developed in the program will serve as future test platforms for SymPowerco’s FEDMFC and for retrofit Hybrid Power Systems of varying designs. With a 4.5

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

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But while these new appliances are more energy efficient, most models require modified electrical outlets and cost hundreds of dollars to install. Long awaited by potential customers and crowdfunders, solar electric vehicles (SEVs) made by the startup Aptera Motors are set to hit the road in 2024, the company says.

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Building a Fleet of Personal EVs in Kenya

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Electric vehicles are gaining in popularity around the world, especially with the high cost of fuel. But some of the current EV models aren’t a good fit for owners who can’t wait around for hours for their batteries to charge, such as taxi drivers, delivery people, and ride-hailing services. ARC Ride offers four types of EVs.

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