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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 MPS is the only organization outside of Japan that Suzuki has approached to undertake such a trial. The trial is being run at no cost to the Met, with the loan of the vehicles from Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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Suzuki to Show Plug-in Hybrid Variant of Swift, Fuel Cell Variant of SX4 at Toyota Motor Show

Green Car Congress

At the Tokyo Motor Show next week, Suzuki will show three concept cars: an all-new Alto Concept for the minivehicle segment; a new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept; and the SX4-FCV fuel cell vehicle, shown earlier in 2008. The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is a series hybrid incorporating a propulsion motor, a battery, and an engine-powered generator.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

Electric Vehicles India

Yamaha is coming up with a range of 68 km due to two interchangeable battery packs on the bike scooter (50.4 Ah Li-ion batteries). Maxi-style concept scooter Yamaha E01 has a stated range of over 100 kilometres. Other big two-wheeler manufacturers in India are also looking to get into the Indian EV market.

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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. By then, Suzuki will also have completed its first electric scooter. By then, Suzuki will also have completed its first electric scooter.

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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. These European designs are perfectly good EVs, although their limited battery range and high price compared to the gasoline versions are major drawbacks.

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

EV Central

With the LF-ZC, Lexus is previewing a new premium electric sedan that will have up to 1000km range in top-spec form and come in a choice of single- and dual-motor powertrains. Either way, the powertrain employed a rotary ICE range extender to keep the electric motors running. Suzuki eWX Suzuki EWX.

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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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