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How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles

Baua Electric

Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD , the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. And that’s where BYD comes in.

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Japan Post and Honda to collaborate on using electric motorcycles for postal deliveries

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began discussions and signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the development and use of electric motorcycles for postal deliveries; these will serve as an alternative to the current gasoline-powered delivery motorcycles. Japan Post Co., and Honda Motor Co.

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Bajaj Auto announces new EV manufacturing unit in India 

Electric Vehicles India

The companies are also working on the development of high-end electric motorcycles. Last year the company had announced that it is planning to set up a dedicated production plant for its electric scooter Chetak. Bajaj Chetak electric scooter.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state. Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels.

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E-Commerce Giant Flipkart To Increase Electric Mobility In India

Get Electric Vehicle

Some of the cleaner benefits of having electric vehicles in our delivery system are, Reduction in carbon emissions. Boost in the electric vehicle market. They will have to open charging stations and maintenance centres and there is a chance that we could use those facilities by paying a fair charge. Improved air quality.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Another two-wheeled option for a different type of travel: zero-emission motorcycles. Sounds too good to be true, right?

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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The projects will advance the manufacture of electric vehicles and vehicle batteries; add vehicle charging stations; and encourage the use of biofuels. 505,381 to San Francisco-based Mission Motor Company to help it bring its prototype electric vehicle components to commercial production. Earlier post.) Leyden Energy, Inc.