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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

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E-bikes are powered by relatively small batteries that can be wrangled by the average person who can handle a carton of milk. Also crucial to Yamaha’s plan is that the batteries will not be owned, but rented, by the e-bike owners. And longer life means more profitability for a company offering batteries-as-a-service.

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Honda to Debut New One-Person EV Concept at Geneva Along with European Intro of EV-N

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The Honda 3R-C, a new one-person battery electric vehicle concept, will make its world debut in Geneva alongside the EV-N concept, previously shown at the Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ), which will be displayed for the first time in Europe. The EV-N shows the potential application of battery technology in a small, stylish city car.

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BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. One final very important feature for city use is the battery pack, which can be removed and charged at home.

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Toyota and partners launching Cité lib by Ha:mo EV car sharing in Grenoble; ultracompact EVs complementing public transport

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The vehicles and the charging stations are seamlessly connected to the IT infrastructure of Grenoble’s transport network, offering both route planning and online/mobile app reservations. A total of 120 charging points for the project and 41 for other plug-in vehicles will be added to the city’s transport infrastructure. Earlier post.)

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ABI forecasts global electric vehicle revenue to hit $58B in 2021; multi-modal smart mobility

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The role of vehicle electrification in urban areas is part of a broader smart mobility model that includes shared vehicles, charging options, and driverless electric vehicle fleets of cars, buses, trams, and light rail. Personal mobility companies VeloMetro and EcoReco, for instance, are embracing the shared fleet mentality.

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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

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The introduction of charging stations is quickly transforming the Indian business landscape. Charging stations are on their way to conquering the global market in the following years. Need Of Charging Stations. We know that by now, everyone knows the importance of having a charging station. Steps To Follow.

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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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The concept scooter is light (143 lbs / 65 kg) and also has a particularly low center of gravity, as the lithium-ion battery is integrated into the floor structure. The battery has a rated capacity of 1.3 It can be fully recharged in two hours and 15 minutes at a charging station with a charging power of 500 watts.