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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. I’ve always wondered how Harley would market its silent motorcycles.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Pohorsky also spoke of chapter members Tom McCalmont, founder and CEO of Paired Power , building solar canopy charging stations that can be assembled and installed in four hours, and Richard Hatfield, founder and CEO of Lightning Motorcycle. Members of the public were allowed to attend to provide input and I was part of that.”

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Toyota and BMW results offer rays of hope

Green Cars News

In Japan, Toyota managing director Takahiko Ijichi attributed the boost in sales in part to government subsidies and tax cuts as the company narrowed its annual net loss forecast to 450billion yen from 550billion yen previously. Toyota’s Prius became the top-selling car in Japan in the months of May and June.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. Returnto top of page} EV Parts Suppliers Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd. Hyundai Excel : a verycreative conversion Kawasaki :V4 Ken Norwicks conversion Diary Killa-Cycle : Bill Dubeslatest project. Jeep: Nick Vieras Cherokee conversion project.

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VW of America introducing the Golf SportWagen; increased cargo volume and fuel efficiency; up to 43 mpg highway with diesel

Green Car Congress

Included in the competitive set is the Prius v ( earlier post ). Toyota Prius v. Like its gasoline-powered brethren, the EA288 Clean Diesel TDI engine places strong emphasis on thermal management, which is evident in the cylinder head’s two-section coolant jacket, as well as a three-part cooling circuit and switchable coolant pump.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In part one of our summary, we look at the leaders and the chasing pack. Toyota: When the Toyota Prius originally went on sale in 1997, it was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car, meaning the Japanese automaker effectively stole a march on its rivals. Crucially, Toyota’s success doesn’t revolve solely around the Prius.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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