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Navigant forecasts modest growth in global e-bike market through 2020; China slowing

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The e-bicycle market in China is slowing, however, due to a weakened economy, increased consolidation of manufacturers, and supply chain issues in the lead-acid battery market, Navigant says. While the vast majority of the e-bicycle market continues to use sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries, Li-ion is growing in popularity.

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Peterbilt showcases 2012 Technology Truck; Li-ion pack for hotel loads/AC

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Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its Model 587 Technology Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including several emerging technologies that focus on advanced aerodynamics, fleet maintenance efficiency, personal connectivity, and next-generation energy storage. weight savings over lead-acid batteries.

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Navigant forecasts modest global annual sales growth of e-bicycles, reaching 40.3M units in 2023

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While sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries continue to be the largest segment of the market due to their low cost and popularity in the Asia Pacific region, the market share of this chemistry is expected to significantly decrease due to the environmental and performance advantages of Li-ion batteries, the report finds.

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

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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. The vehicles will utilize both lithium ion (Li-ion) and lead acid batteries.

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PHEV conversion company HPEV shipping sub-assembles and components for Ford 350 class 3 truck

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The HPEV system uses lead acid batteries to power an electric motor drive which in turn powers a traction motor attached to the rear axle of a vehicle. The estimated turnaround time for a hybrid plug in conversion is 80 person hours for cars and SUVs , longer for hybrid truck conversions and other commercial vehicles.

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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 finds that lead-acid batteries will be the primary storage technology used in the Asia Pacific electric two-wheel vehicle markets; Li-ion batteries will account for a smaller (but growing) share of the technology used in e-scooters and e-motorcycles. electric bicycles (SSEBs) with sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries.

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Navigant Research tags Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle Company as leader in e-scooter market

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Navigant identified three trends driving e-scooter growth: Growth of two-wheel vehicles as a form of transportation: Scooters (and other two-wheel vehicles) are more likely to be used as everyday transportation, particularly in Asia Pacific, where lead-acid battery-based e-scooters are increasingly competitively priced with gas scooters.

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