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Canada-based ElectraMeccanica to build SOLO EVs in Arizona

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The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment, and is engineered for a single occupant. The SOLO features an accessible price point of $18,500 and is currently available for pre-orders. Plans for this program will be forthcoming.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). With the extended lean operation of the sleeve-valve engine, NO x emissions remain low for light to medium loads and rise back to typical levels during the brief enrichment periods required to maintain competitive BMEP levels at higher loads.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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India is the world’s leading producer of three-wheel tractors and other three-wheel vehicles. Bosch expects this market share to increase significantly in the future due to the expanding range of available diesel models. In 2012, 45% of all light commercial vehicles in the world were registered in North America.

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Study of emissions from CNG- and gasoline-fueled autorickshaws suggests measurements and data, not assumptions, should drive policy

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By 2003, all buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws in Delhi were retrofitted to run on CNG; only new vehicles with CNG engines are now available. (Of Of the four-stroke vehicles, a subset also has functioning backup gasoline fuel systems.) There are an estimated 3 million auto-rickshaws in India, around two-thirds of the world total.

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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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approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). Such fuels should be currently available, or have the potential to become, commercially practical within the next 10 years. Fuels currently sourced or that can be sourced in the United States are highly encouraged.

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Three Wheels United and Euler Motors join hands to promote the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India

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Three Wheels United (TWU), a Bengaluru-based tech-enabled financier of light electric vehicles, has partnered with Electric Vehicle maker Euler Motors to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India and promote sustainable mobility.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, There really was nothing available that combined the speed and power that we want and our customers deserve. The other mode decreases airflow to reduce pumping work during light load operation such as highway driving.

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