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London police trialing Suzuki Burgman fuel cell scooters; first trial outside of Japan

Green Car Congress

The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has begun a trial to test Suzuki Burgman hydrogen-powered scooters. The Burgman was the world’s first fuel cell scooter to achieve the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval. The MPS is the only organization outside of Japan that Suzuki has approached to undertake such a trial.

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Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid Gains Type Approval from Japanese Government; To Dealers in the Autumn for Testing

Green Car Congress

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 12 May. The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 Click to enlarge.

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Cheaper than a BYD Dolphin or MG4! New Renault Twingo to be reinvented as $33,000 electric vehicle

EV Central

READ MORE: Renault 5 Prototype revealed READ MORE Renault 4ever is cooler than a Suzuki Jimny READ MORE: Volkswagen ID:2 Concept previews cheaper EV future The French car-maker also says, thanks in part to its construction over its lifecycle, it delivers a 75 per cent CO2 saving over any current EV sold in 2023.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

Electric Vehicles India

And recently Yamaha India showcased its NEO and E01 electric scooters at a dealers’ meeting which indicates that the Japanese manufacturer might soon launch these two electric scooters in the Indian market. A Honda Activa-based electric scooter is likely to follow suit.

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The beginning of an electric vehicle era for Suzuki

Electric Vehicles India

The Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter brings urban mobility to the next level Two established two-wheeler brands, Bajaj and TVS, have entered the electric scooter segment. Honda has announced two new electric scooters for India next year. Yamaha also plans to launch an electric scooter at around the same time.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at different target audience. They also cannot be optimized as an electric because of the homologation process. And what about Zero , the electric motorcycle company? Give a Model a New or Additional Identity.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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