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India share of BMW Motorrad’s record sales in 2023 grows to over 4% | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

It’s a performance which reflects the sustained strong demand for its wide range of motorcycles particularly the 310cc series it produces in association with TVS Motor Co, from the Indian manufacturer’s Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu. Estimated sales of the three G 310 series motorcycles also hit a new high with over 7,700 units sold last year.

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Made-in-India two-wheeler exports finally on the upswing | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The rate of decline has slowed down and it shouldn’t be long before exports of scooters, motorcycles and mopeds are finally back on growth road. If the same pace of growth is maintained or exceeded, it can be surmised that exports of made-in-India scooters, motorcycles and mopeds will notch growth in CY2024 and for fiscal year 2025.

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Lancet Series: Improving road safety measures could save half a million lives every year worldwide

Green Car Congress

Furthermore, an estimated 121,083 and 51,698 lives could be saved by passing and enforcing rules on wearing seatbelts and motorcycle helmets, respectively. Unlike many other public health epidemics, there are simple, affordable and proven interventions to reduce road traffic injuries that are simply not being applied or enforced.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Working systems are ready for production implementation and manufacture. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. Posted by: Green Chambers | Apr 14, 2009 12:25:03 AM Battery tech is still not advanced or reliable enough for an affordable pure EV, hydrogen fuel cells like in the FCX Clarity may be the clean future, but there are too many technical and infrastructure hurdles to overcome.

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