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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

Green Car Congress

Simultaneously, with fuel prices surging as much as 20% in the last six months, and the cumulative costs of internal combustion engine-vehicle maintenance, drivers are increasingly turning to cost-effective electric auto-rickshaws as the modern and reliable vehicles of choice.

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

Green Car Congress

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America.

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Westport Parts + Service launches new nat gas aftermarket distribution channel with Alliant Power

Green Car Congress

With an initial focus on Class 1-5 light-duty vehicles through select Alliant Power distributors, Westport Parts + Service creates a single source for natural gas aftermarket service and maintenance parts. Service and maintenance support will include drive-in service capabilities, technical training and 24/7 telephone support.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. Two Free Scheduled Services – Per Maintenance Schedule. This particular version will only have 1,000 built for America, making searching one out worth the effort.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

EV conversions here and elsewhere are seizing both imaginations and wallets, as classic-car fans focus on improved performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance, with the environmental benefits a green icing on the cake. In America, Defenders have typically been weekend playthings for boomers with fond memories of.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

GM/SaturnEV-1 : Join Kris Trexler on his "ChargeAcross America" GM/SaturnEV-1 : Peter Ohlers new EV. ElectricVehicles of America, Inc. Ford Fiesta :Interesting English conversion. FordFestiva : Brian has a new project going GM/SaturnEV-1 : EV1 owner GM/SaturnEV-1 : Dave and Jeans Chronicles. HondaAccord : Bob Taylors conversion.

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We visited the OLA Future Factory: Electric Scooter Manufacturing

Plug In India

It was one of the first batches; has not given him significant maintenance issues from the time it was purchased. Each trolley is kitted out with all the components that are required for making the bike. Latin America, Africa, Australia and US have all got proven Lithium reserves. He himself was in the market for one.

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