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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

Cars That Think

E-bikes’ rapid growth in recent years stems in part from their simple solution to the range issue that big, hulking cars typically don’t offer. Battery swapping also addresses the infrastructure issues that come along with the growing presence of two- and three-wheeled vehicles.”

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Mahindra Electric leads electric tricycle sales in January 2023

Electric Vehicles India

In addition, there is the widespread availability of affordable electric vehicles and growing concern about air pollution. Mahindra Electric offers a range of electric vehicles including battery-driven auto rickshaws, battery-powered pickups, and delivery and freight vehicles. Mahindra Electric secured the top spot on the sales list.

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Fujitsu and GMS partner on trial of electric tricycles in the Philippines

Green Car Congress

GMS), a venture company providing mobility services, will partner on field testing to expand the use of electric tricycles (a three-wheel taxi) in the Republic of the Philippines. As the air-pollution problem worsens, the government of the Philippines is moving to introduce 100,000 electric tricycles. Background.

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Park24 and Toyota to trial i-Road sharing service in central Tokyo

Green Car Congress

and Toyota Motor Corporation will trial a car-sharing service in central Tokyo using the Toyota “i-Road”, an ultra-compact three-wheeled electric vehicle. The i-Road all-electric powertrain uses a lithium-ion battery to power two 2 kW motors mounted in the front wheels, giving brisk acceleration and near-silent running.

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Flipkart partners Mahindra EDEL to deploy electric vehicles in its fleet 

Electric Vehicles India

The e-commerce company Flipkart has already partnered with many OEMs and have included two and three-wheeled electric vehicles into its fleet. EDEL has developed EVs that fare well against its internal combustion-engine counterparts with an enhanced range and load capacity.

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Freescale Offers New Electronic Control Solution for Small Combustion Engines

Green Car Congress

Target applications for Freescale’s small engine control platform include small-displacement two- and four-stroke engines used in motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and three-wheeled taxis. State-of-the-art electronic control helps small engines produce more horsepower and less pollution than their carbureted predecessors.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

Electric Vehicles India

As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. In recent years, we have seen significant advancements in battery technology, which has led to longer range and faster charging times for EVs.

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