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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. Earlier post.) Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications.

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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By 2050, it is expected that 74% of Europe’s cars on the road will be battery-powered. Despite the rapid adoption of electric vehicles, there has been little discussion about standardizing battery types. Federation of Automobile Dealers Association of India). of total 2-wheeler sales in India in 2022.

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Piaggio launches Ape electric three-wheeler range in Hyderabad

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The company is offering Ape’s battery-powered range in three variants such as Ape e-City FX, and Ape e-Xtra FX (with fixed electric battery ), and Ape e-City (with swappable battery). ” Also read related article: Mahindra Treo & Piaggio Ape E-City E-Autos Comparison.

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Top 5 Upcoming Electric Scooters and Features

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Ampere Vehicles is one of the request leaders in battery-powered vehicles in India. This electric scooter comes standard with a two-year warranty, and the battery comes with a three-year warranty. Ampere has also come to a maker of popular electric scooters in the country, with its Magnus EX launched in the country last time.

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Best electric scooters in India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Ather 450X Ather Energy is an Indian electric powered automobile corporation situated in Bangalore. Produces two battery-powered scooters, the Ather 450X and the Ather 450 Plus. TVS iQube is one of the most advanced electric scooters around today with its 118 smart features.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Consulting firm KPMG , for example, estimates that in addition to the 179 new battery EV model launches and refreshes between 2016 and 2020, at least another 251 are expected between 2021 and 2023 by traditional auto manufacturers, or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as they are referred to in the industry, as well as start-ups.