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Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle to be contract manufacturer for KLD Energy Technologies

Green Car Congress

a developer of advanced electric propulsion and generation systems ( earlier post ), announced that Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Qianjiang produces and markets motorcycles, e-bikes and scooters, as well as a range of other vehicles and equipment. Texas-based KLD Energy Technologies Inc.,

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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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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Advanced Battery Technology.

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Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s AI training tile

Baua Electric

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links) Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales There’s a new trend making electric bike batteries safer Toyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters Listen (..)

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Mitsubishi Motors running two new MiEV Evolution III electric racers in Pikes Peak Climb

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Main components—including the 50 kWh battery from Lithium Energy Japan, high-output electric motor and electric-powered 4WD consisting of four Meidensha electric motors—have been retained with improvements made to give better motive and cornering performance. Electric (Battery) Motorsport' Earlier post.)

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How I turned a shipping container into a solar off-grid charging station with A/C

Baua Electric

Between my electric bikes, e-motorcycles, e-ATVs, electric tractors, and a few other things I’m probably forgetting, having a weather-sealed, solar-powered off-grid charging shed would be a big benefit. And the answer is to hopefully give them better wind protection. From there I had to get the wiring set up to feed my batteries.

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New Elon Musk essay: Tesla CEO’s current thoughts on technology and humanity

Teslarati

Of course, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and nuclear power are also useful energy supplements. Solar power, battery packs, and electric vehicles paint a rosy picture. According to our estimates, the world needs about 300 TWh of battery storage to achieve a transition to sustainable energy. The storage of sustainable energy.

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

The Truth About Cars

While this is supposed to encompass construction equipment, small boats, airborne drones, and even motorcycles, the scheme doesn’t seem to focus on automobiles. Batteries are likewise constructed from rare earth minerals the country doesn’t have in abundance. That’s not to say the above technologies should not be pursued.

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