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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

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E-bikes are powered by relatively small batteries that can be wrangled by the average person who can handle a carton of milk. Also crucial to Yamaha’s plan is that the batteries will not be owned, but rented, by the e-bike owners. And longer life means more profitability for a company offering batteries-as-a-service.

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Swiss Post, Austrian Post to move to fully electric fleets by 2030

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The national companies have joined the global electric vehicles initiative EV100 which aims to make electric transport the new normal by 2030. Together, the four companies will switch 22,000 fossil-fuel vehicles to electric. Post CH Ltd (a subsidiary of Swiss Post) will switch more than 10,000 vehicles to electric under EV100.

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Aptera raises $40 million to bring the first solar electric vehicle to market

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What if you never had to fill your tank with gas or plug in your car to charge with electricity? Well, the company has raised $40 million to bring its solar electric car to production later this year. Lastly, having only three wheels means less friction on the ground. Sounds too good to be true? Learn more here.

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Bombardier Recreational Products and Government of Canada funding C$11.3M project to develop plug-in hybrid Can-Am Spyder roadster with target of 50% reduction in fuel consumption

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Target features for the hybrid roadster include a 600 cc internal combustion engine and 20 kW continuous power electric motor powered by a Li-ion battery pack that delivers similar acceleration to the Spyder 990 RS roadster. Target range in electric mode is 30 km (20 mi), and total range is targeted to be 600 km (375 mi).

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Honda to show 7 electromotive concept models at Tokyo show

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A micro-sized, futuristic, electric city commuter. The collaboration of Honda’s motorcycle and automobile R&D centers made it possible to load the Motor Compo two-wheel EV commuter in this vehicle. A next-generation commuter developed by installing an EV system on Honda’s three-wheeled scooter.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

Electric Vehicles India

The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. In recent years, we have seen significant advancements in battery technology, which has led to longer range and faster charging times for EVs. Future of Electric Vehicles 2023.

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USPS Swaps Out 3% of Fleet for More Fuel Efficient or Alternative Fuel Vehicles

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The US Postal Service (USPS) will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles to its delivery fleet, part of a vehicle purchase by the US General Services Administration (GSA).