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Pike Research projects 138M electric motorcycles and scooters to be on the road worldwide by 2017

Green Car Congress

According to a new report from Pike Research, the number of e-motorcycles and e-scooters on the road will increase from 17 million in 2011 to 138 million by 2017, the majority of which will be powered by lead-acid batteries. Electric motorcycles and scooters have strong appeal for many consumers. Source: Pike Research.

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Pike forecasts sales of electric two-wheelers in Asia Pacific to reach more than 65M units in 2018; China dominates

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. and e-motorcycle, since there is a high level of consumer expectation for the quality and durability of battery performance. E-Motorcycles.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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announced its second Electric Vehicle Testing Program, this one with Saitama Prefecture for its next-generation personal mobility products, including electric vehicles (EVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); electric scooters; and electric carts. The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products.

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Testing the Rowwet electric scooter : Eleq

Plug In India

They have 4 models of electric scooters and also plan to launch some motorcycles. The lead acid version is priced at 52 K. That was so unnatural for a person who is on cycles most of the time. That segment will be dominated by motorcycles for some time to come. Here are my thoughts.

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OLA Electric Scooter Ownership Blog - Dark Knight

Plug In India

2w are the key for Ev shift in India for personal commute, let’s say for daily commute with rising fuel prices it makes economical sense to own a eScooter, of course Solar-Ev combo, makes it the best solution with regards to environment as well. Current premium 2w EV's, give a tough fight to 125-150 Cc Petrol motorcycles.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. is a Green Options Media Production.

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Power Electric Scooter Buyers Guide | Mid 2021

Plug In India

We will showcase data sheets of each vehicle and PluginIndia hosts - Raphae and Atulji will give their top 3 personal picks among the list. The company has been doing RnD for 4 and half years and have revealed two motorcycles and one electric scooter recently. They also have an electric motorcycle.

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