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Elio 3-Wheeler Is Small And Clever, But Do Its Financials Work Out?

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For such a small car, the Elio three-wheeled vehicle certainly has a big following.

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Aptera Motors shuts down, effective today; cites lack of private sector investment to match DOE commitment

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Aptera Motors, the developer of an all-electric, three-wheeled lightweight aerodynamic vehicle ( earlier post ) is shutting down. The Aptera formula: aerodynamics plus light weight design (through composites) delivered efficiency of 206 EPA miles per gallon in tests at Argonne National Labs.

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European Parliament eyeing new rules for motorbike emissions and safety

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The hearing in Parliament internal market committee concerns a legislative proposal to update rules for “L” category vehicles, which include light powered two-wheeled vehicles from mopeds to motorbikes, as well as three-wheeled vehicles and quads.

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Delhi To Have One Charging Point For Every 15 EVs By 2024

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Since two- and three-wheeled vehicles account for 42% of Delhi’s total pollution, the government is emphasizing the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, particularly in these two segments. It also stated that Delhi wants to rank among the cities with the best “Light EV” infrastructure.

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Study of emissions from CNG- and gasoline-fueled autorickshaws suggests measurements and data, not assumptions, should drive policy

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Grieshop, Milind Kandlikar (2011) Climate and Health Relevant Emissions from in-Use Indian Three-Wheelers Fueled by Natural Gas and Gasoline. By 2003, all buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws in Delhi were retrofitted to run on CNG; only new vehicles with CNG engines are now available. —Reynolds et al. Reynolds, Andrew P.

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US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

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In addition, unconventional resources (including biofuels, oil sands, extra-heavy oil, coal-to-liquids, and gas-to-liquids) from both non-OPEC and OPEC sources are expected to become increasingly competitive in the reference case. World production of unconventional resources, which totaled 3.1 million barrels per day.

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DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

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The classes of vehicles that are covered range from light duty passenger vehicles to medium and heavy duty over-the-road trucks. Motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, and other non-conventional passenger vehicles are not desired and will be deemed non-responsive to the announcement.

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