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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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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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Honda appears ready to go full electric and dive into the increasing competition in the EV industry. At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are particularly making strides in the global automobile business. million units by 2025.

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Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries jointly to develop 12V Li-ion starter batteries

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and Ube Industries, Ltd. have agreed jointly to develop lithium-ion batteries for use in automobiles. With this new project, Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries will combine their technical strengths to overcome such issues. ELIIY Power makes high-quality stationary batteries and starter batteries for motorcycles.

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Continued flooding at Hondas Thai automobile production subsidiary keeps production suspended

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Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., HATC), the Honda automobile production subsidiary in Thailand (headquartered in the Rojana Industrial Park, Ayutthaya), has suspended production since 4 October, due to the parts supply disruptions. Honda Motor Co. issued an update on the impact of flooding in Thailand on its operations there.

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Yamaha Motor developing high-performance motor prototype for cars and other vehicles

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Yamaha Motor has begun accepting orders for a high-performance electric motor prototype that is capable of delivering industry-leading high power density for automobiles and other types of vehicles. 35kW prototype unit under development. Sample dual-motor package.

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Rheinmetall books order for more than 500,000 hybrid vehicle engine blocks from SAIC

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The customer is Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), China’s largest maker of automobiles, motorcycles and car parts. The order, worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, encompasses more than 500,000 units.

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Jawa Motor electric motorcycle to launch in 2022 

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Jawa Motor electric motorcycle to launch in 2022 . With more and more electric two-wheelers launch in India here comes another electric two-wheeler launch update, the Jawa Motorcycles is planning to launch an all-electric bike in 2022. Read further to know more about Jawa Motor electric motorcycle. .