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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

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Because of that form factor, battery swapping for e-bikes is a quick and simple method for staying powered up, whereas for a traditional four-wheeled EV, swaps are a more involved process for doing the equivalent of filling a gas tank. The Japanese conglomerate Yamaha Motor Co., billion industry in 2022.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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The resulting increase in internal trade and transportation of merchandise will also lead to a significantly more prominent role for diesel, Bosch says. India is the world’s leading producer of three-wheel tractors and other three-wheel vehicles. United States. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine).

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