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California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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A bill under consideration in the California state legislature would require California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include Class III (280 cc or greater) model-year 2000 and newer motorcycles in the state’s smog check program beginning 1 January 2012. Background. The original HC standards ranged from 5.0

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Disneyland will remake its Autopia around EVs in 2026

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Honda 0 Saloon concept Although it’s unclear what level of emissions devices these vehicles do have on them, motorcycles and small internal-combustion engines have been in some respects a bigger problem than cars and trucks, because emissions controls for smaller engines generally aren’t as extensive as in passenger cars.

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Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

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The situation reversed in 2000, and the advantage of flying increased from then on. Motorcycles were the second most efficient (2,675 BTU/peson mile), followed closely by flying (2,691 BTU/person mile). million light-duty vehicles sold in 2012, accounted for only about 6% of the entire fleet of light-duty vehicles.

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Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320

Electric Vehicles India

This scooter is a much economical and greener alternative than a traditional 2-wheeler or a motorcycle.”. Jitendrabhai’s keen interest in the latest technology led him to start investing in research on alternate fuel mobility solutions in 2012. More than 2000 employees are engaged in taking the group forward. .

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Motorcycles could face smog testing

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Motorcycles in California could soon be included under the state’s smog checking programme if a bill is passed. Currently there are around 575,000 motorcycles registered in California with the model year of 2000 or higher. There are fears however, that it might be affected by tampering.

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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

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4800 mm long / 2000 mm width. Initially, a version of the Quimera AEGT All-Electric GT car ( earlier post ) is expected to debut in demonstration runs at selected American Le Mans Series race events in 2012. By embracing the “cleantech concept”, the championship is also looking to include motorcycles as part of its event roster.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. Whats more, the General promises the Volt will be the foundation for a slew of cars to be sold worldwide. Not really sure where all the money is going, but it seems like the Volt is already over-priced and under performing.

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