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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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125cc segment to be larger than entry-level bikes in 3 years, says Bajaj Auto’s Rakesh Sharma | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The growth of entry-level motorcycles is likely to slow down in the future as Indian consumers are aspiring for features and performance. Currently, over half of the motorcycle sales in India come from the entry-level segment. Its share in the industry will continuously erode. Now, some savings have come to that customer.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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For the procurement of batteries, Honda will strive to realize a “local production and local procurement” approach in Japan, which also will contribute to the growth of domestic industries in Japan. Advanced Battery Technology.

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Made-in-India car and SUV exports rise 3% in April-December, 2Ws, 3Es and CVs still in the red | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The latest data for export of made-in-India vehicles was released by industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) on January 12. The two-wheeler industry, which is the largest volume provider of export numbers, has exported 2.54 million units, exports are down 13% YoY (April-December 2022: 3.80

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Made-in-India car and SUV exports rise 3% in April-December, 2Ws, 3Ws and CVs still in the red | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The latest data for export of made-in-India vehicles was released by industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) on January 12. The two-wheeler industry, which is the largest volume provider of export numbers, has exported 2.54 million units, exports are down 13% YoY (April-December 2022: 3.80

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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As per official industry data for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers published by apex industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in CY2023, a total of 284,906 vehicles were recalled by their manufacturers.

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