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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review: An affordable Brose mid-drive e-bike for the common man!

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The company has always sought to provide most of what you can get from higher-priced electric bike models, yet at a much more affordable price. This is probably more bike than most Ride1Up customers are used to, especially since the price tag is twice what most of Ride1Up’s models cost. Don’t believe me?

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UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

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The Affordable Add-on Zero Emissions Vehicle ( ADDZEV ) technology demonstrates how it may be possible to convert segment of the existing the UK vehicle fleet into plug-in hybrid vehicles using a through-the-road approach. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

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French Environment Agency Demonstrator Awards 57M to 11 Lower-CO2 Vehicle Projects

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The French environment agency ADEME is awarding €57 million (US$80 million) via its technology demonstrator to 11 low-carbon vehicle projects selected through an initial call for expressions of interest. A rear-wheel motor and battery pack will provide electric mobility in urban areas.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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A new working paper published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes that natural gas can play a significant role in cutting on-road vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, but that over the long term there will need to be a commitment to transition to very low CO 2. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Heavy-duty Natural Gas.

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McKinsey Report Finds 47% Reduction in Global Automotive Emissions Feasible by 2030; Timely Action By All Stakeholders Required

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A new study by management consultants McKinsey & Company estimates that an integrated approach to carbon abatement in the automotive sector, much of it using proven technologies, could reduce global passenger vehicle greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 by 47% (2.2 Roads toward a low-carbon future. billion).

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UK collaboration makes plug-in conversion possible

Green Cars News

The Affordable Add-on Zero Emissions Vehicle technology shows how it may be possible to convert the existing UK fleet into plug-ins via a through-the-road approach. It has been developed to reduce carbon emissions in inner city driving and used a Vauxhall Combo van as its test vehicle.

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Tyres hold key to Kia fuel savings

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Korean manufacturer Kia has set its sights on offering one of the most affordable and environmentally friendly vehicles around in the form of the new cee’d range. All of the cee’d models’ 15- and 16-inch wheels will be covered by two energy efficient tyre ranges: the Michelin Energy Saver and the Michelin Primacy HP.

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