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

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million in 2013, compared to 2.6 Sales in regions outside of Asia Pacific are estimated at 31,338 vehicles in 2013, Navigant said. Honda is relegated to the Followers category. Sales of e-scooters in China alone are expected to reach 9.4 million in all other countries combined. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Personal Transit'

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Hondas F1 KERS motor: 60 kW, 21,000 RPM, >7 kg

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2009 Honda Formula One chassis configuration, showing KERS component location. Honda engineers decided to implement an electric motor/battery pack solution, rather than a flywheel solution, mounting the motor on the engine’s left front side with its power control unit (PCU) ahead of it, inside the monocoque chassis. Rotor Design.

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Top Vehicles for Ungrateful Whelps

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Now, more than ever, finding an appropriate vehicle that’s actually affordable can be challenging – to put it mildly – given a hyperactive used car market and skyrocketing price tags of even the most horrid machines. Daddy Warbucks, who may be shopping for a brand-new car, is directed towards the likes of a Mazda 3 or Honda HR-V.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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However, it wore a premium price tag – on account of a high percentage of imported components – and simply wasn’t as exciting or appealing as others like the Honda City, Mitsubishi Lancer and Opel Astra. However, the XL-7’s dated styling (even for the early 2000s), a thirsty petrol engine and an exorbitant price tag of Rs 16.08

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Idemitsu Kosan and RITE Working on Production of Cellulosic Biobutanol

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The partners aim to build a test plant around 2013 and begin full-on production around 2020. RITE has been collaborating with Honda on the production of cellulosic ethanol and also biobutanol since 2006. Tags: Brief. They will consider building a company out of the research team. Earlier post.). Resources. Yamamoto, S.

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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The push began in 2008 and continues through 2013 and includes 60 new or significantly upgraded engines, transmissions and transaxles globally over the five year period. liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway, topping both Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. Earlier post.).

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. All four produce prismatic cells with nickel-based cathodes, a design favored by the HEV industry leaders Toyota, Ford, and Honda.

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