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Foton Motor and motorcycle leader Piaggio Group partner on development of light commercial vehicles; EVs to come

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Foton Motor and Piaggio Group signed the agreement for a joint development project for new light-duty commercial vehicle products in Italy. In 2017, its global sales volume of commercial vehicles hit 176,800 units. Foton Gratour-T mini truck.

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ExxonMobil predicts peak in light-duty vehicle liquid fuels ~2030, but ongoing role for oil in the mix

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At the same time, total miles traveled per year by cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks will increase about 60%, reaching about 14 trillion in 2040. As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83

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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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At CES 2017, Honda will showcase what it calls a future technology path toward a redefined mobility experience. Honda’s 2017 CES exhibit will include the NeuV, a concept autonomous EV commuter vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that creates new possibilities for human interaction. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

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This was the concept in 2017 which is now at the final stage of production line. It combines an e-drive with emotion and motorcycling fun. Three riding modes for this Bmw electric motorcycle are “ECO”, “Rain” and “Road” for efficient, day-to-day use as standard. Powerful LED lighting units all round.

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The secret sauce that is powering Bajaj Auto’s manufacturing prowess | Autocar Professional

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The Chakan plant, operational since 1998, produces the Pulsar, Avenger, and Dominar range of motorcycles, along with all KTM models, and has a manufacturing capacity of 1.2 We chose to keep at it because it involves everyone from the lowest to the highest level and it’s a very investment-light way of doing things.

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Los Angeles to lease 160 BEVs, 128 PHEVs as part of commitment to 50% EV purchases by 2017

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These leases will deliver on the pLAn’s commitment to ensure that 50% of the City’s annual light-duty vehicle purchases are EVs by 2017. These vehicles will be used for testing and research by LAPD technical experts to determine how this technology can support their future needs. per mile for EVs vs. $0.37