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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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In India, it’s an auto rickshaw. But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. And now, a new era of rickshaws is seeing electric drives enabling interesting new designs. This one style of vehicle is known by many names.

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Tesla Chief Designer takes Arcimoto’s FUV for a spin

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Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen test drove an Arcimoto, a pure electric “fun utility vehicle” or FUV. The designer of the iconic S3XY line could be heard comparing some aspects of the Arcimoto to a Tesla vehicle in a video shared via Twitter. Arcimoto also designed its FUV to adapt to different jobs.

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Saera Electric Auto and Keto Motors Team Up to Win the Indian E-3 Wheeler Market 

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The most recent such move from the industry is a joint venture between Delhi-based Saera Electric Auto and Telangana-based Keto Motors of the ETO Motors Group. The plant for Saera Electric Auto is situated at the former Harley-Davidson site in Bawal, Haryana, and has a current production capacity of 100,000 three-wheelers per year.

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Elio introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

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Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter, 3-cylinder 60 hp (45 kW) engine designed specifically for Elio Motors by engine developer IAV. The P5 is the company’s first prototype to feature the 0.9-liter, Earlier post.).

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Magna pilots autonomous pizza delivery robot in quest to expand presence in micromobility

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During the North American International Auto Show today in Detroit, Michigan, mobility tech company Magna International shared its progress of a novel last-mile delivery robot designed for urban environments.

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Lightning Hybrids to Introduce Hydraulic Hybrid Sports Sedan at Denver Auto Show

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Colorado start-up Lightning Hybrids will unveil the prototype of its hydraulic hybrid four-seat sports sedan at the Denver Auto Show 1-5 April. Lightning Hybrids is also developing the LH3, a three-wheel commuter vehicle using the same drivetrain. Founded in 2008, Lightning Hybrids has designed two hydraulic hybrid cars.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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In India, it’s an auto rickshaw. But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. And now, a new era of rickshaws is seeing electric drives enabling interesting new designs. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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