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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing.

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Buses powered by Octillion batteries reach 20M kilometers driven; Caspian pack

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Battery manufacturing facilities operated by Octillion are in the United States, China, and India. Octillion’s 660-volt/88.9-kWh million miles. We seamlessly integrate our battery management system with the vehicle’s control unit, offering configurations of up to 800 volts and 640 kWh in capacity. kWh Caspian?

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Start-up AEV developing battery-electric shuttle buses for China, India and US markets

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electric shuttle bus, with its primary markets intended to be China, India and the US. kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from its China-based partner NVT Battery and features a range of about 133 km (84 miles) without use of air conditioning and with a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and consumption of 665 Wh/km.

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Volt for Real?

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F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Based on 12,330 miles driven per year, the pure battery electric Nissan Leaf has lower five-year and 10-year life cycle costs than the internal combustion Hyundai Elantra and the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt, even without the federal government incentive. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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In 294 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 33.2 USB ports and a 12-volt power outlet. A rolling testament to Civic durability Built in Greensburg, Indiana, (engine from America, transmission from India), the Civic carries with it the well-earned reputation of Honda quality. mpg combined.

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Bird unveils new electric bike for consumers

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While we look for its technical terms, the e-bike has a Bafang rear hub motor and a 36-volt 12.8Ah removable battery made of LG cells for easy charging. With a full charge, it can provide a range of 50 miles (80 km) of extended range. Bird unveils new electric bike. Specifications .