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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. in April 2019, aimed at increasing the adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan.

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions. Yanmar Holdings Co., and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Earlier post.)

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StreetScooter to form JV with Chery for electric light utility vehicles

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StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies. Total investment could be up to €500 million.

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CTT Outlines International Expansion Efforts At Tokyo Motor Show; $400M in Orders for 38,000 EVs

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Shipments of CT&T’s compact electric vehicles to Japan will begin in November. 2009 through the first quarter of 2010 with the bulk share of distribution slated for the United States (27,000 EVs), followed by Canada (5,000 EVs), Japan (4,000 EVs) and Taiwan (2,000 EVs). CT&T EVs will be available in Japan starting in November.

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Commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers establish global secretariat to move more agressively on global harmonization of regulations

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ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association) has been asked to establish the Global Secretariat in 2012. International loading Units. Vehicle Control Strategies (VCS): explore the inclusion of VCS in computer simulation. Longer-term issues to be covered are: Higher Capacity Vehicles (HCV).

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Global Commercial Vehicle meeting continues calls for global regulatory harmonization on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction

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In examining these important technical areas, this high-level meeting has reaffirmed the importance of international cooperation in the commercial vehicles industry. The international partners intend to assemble joint expert groups to address the following GHG-related topics: Engine Fuel Mapping. International intermodal loading units.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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A paper on the Fraunhofer process, with colleagues from Samsung R&D in Japan, is published in the journal Energy Strorage Materials. This simplified process saves energy and eliminates toxic solvents. Electrodes coated with the new dry transfer coating technology. © Fraunhofer IWS. © Fraunhofer IWS.

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