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Nissan to distribute Silence Nano S04 and e-motorcycles in Europe

Electric Cars Report

Bringing small but powerful mobility to urban driving, Nissan announced its electrifying new partnership with ACCIONA’s car manufacturer Silence – a leading European brand of electric micro-mobility vehicles designed for cleaner, smarter, more flexible city-living.

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Zero Motorcycles Drops Prices, But We Need To Do More To Expand Two-Wheeled EV Ridership

CleanTechnica EVs

If you think about it just a little, it’s pretty obvious that electric motorcycles are about the cleanest form of highway-speed transportation. While the number of people moving per vehicle makes them cleaner than cars (and a lot more space efficient), […]

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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

Clean Fleet Report

KERS is where kinetic energy, which is present in the waste heat created by the car’s braking process, is stored and converted into power that can be called upon to boost acceleration. Note: IndyCar currently uses E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline), though at a higher octane blend than what is available for street cars.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

Green Car Congress

Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). Source: Transport for London. daily charge. Source TfL.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. The US Department of Energy confirms that around 50% of all car trips in the US are less than three miles. Think again.

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3 Pieces of Good News for EVs in 2023

Clean Fleet Report

Electric Isn’t Just for Cars Anymore Once upon a time, you had two basic choices of EV—a car or a bike. RVs: Winnebago and Thor are among the manufacturers looking to put out fully electric recreational vehicles that will make the local KOA much quieter and cleaner. And charging will be easier 3.

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

Green Car Congress

Extending the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (‘ULEZ’) beyond central London from 2020: for motorcycles, cars and vans, to the North and South Circular; and for lorries, buses and coaches London-wide. Implementing clean bus corridors – tackling the worst pollution hotspots by delivering cleaner buses on the dirtiest routes.

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