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Brammo unveils electric motorcycles Empulse And Empulse R

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has announced pricing and production plans for the Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles and previewed the new design. As a result, these motorcycles now come with a water-cooled AC motor and fully integrated IET six-speed transmission, seating for two, regenerative braking and on board 3 kW, J1772 Level 2 charging capability.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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Mazda believes that it is important to provide customers with a variety of options to achieve carbon neutrality. By collaborating and competing together in racing, the two companies plan to accelerate the development of technologies for all options and take on the challenge of achieving carbon neutrality.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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IDTechEx’s latest master electric vehicle report “ Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042 ” finds 35.7 million electric vehicles (EV) were sold in 2021 and predicts this will rise to more than 74 million by 2030. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. For all subtopics, technologies may be applicable to compression ignition and/or spark ignition engines. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber. Click to enlarge.

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I went to China to witness the secrets of micromobility factories. Here’s what’s coming

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I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. Yadea Factory Tour and Test Riding Yadea is a titan of the electric two-wheeler industry. But good things are worth the wait!

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

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Here at Electrek, we’ve spent countless hours doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. So check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.

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

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Quimera all-electric GT prototype. Strategic sustainability project specialists Quimera, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) are collaborating to develop an international Electric Vehicle motorsport series. Carbon fibre monocoque chassis.