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Leo Motors to develop electric scooters for Brazil

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has reached an agreement to develop electric scooters for DAFRA Motos, one of the largest motorcycle companies in Brazil. After development and proper tests, Leo will supply power trains and engineering services to DAFRA, and DAFRA will assemble the scooters using Leo’s power trains and chassis manufactured by DAFRA in Brazil.

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Honda Begins Sales of Flex Fuel Motorcycle CG150 TITAN MIX in Brazil

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HDA), a Honda subsidiary in Brazil responsible for production and sales of motorcycles and power products, will begin sales in Brazil of the flex fuel CG150 TITAN MIX in mid-March 2009. The small motorcycle is equipped with a Mix Fuel Injection System, a flexible-fuel technology developed independently by Honda.

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MIRA and FPTI partner in Brazil to develop new Li-ion battery for stationary and transportation applications

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announced a collaborative agreement with Fundação Parque Tecnológico Itaipu ( FPTI ) to develop a new centre of excellence for energy storage in Brazil. UK-based advanced vehicle and systems technology consultancy MIRA Ltd.

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Ultraviolette looks to expand operations to Middle East and Europe with Mach2 launch   | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

A year after introducing the fastest F-77 electric superbike in 2022, Ultraviolette Automotive aims to expand operations in the Middle East, Brazil, and parts of Europe, anticipating strong demand of close to 1 lakh bookings, said senior company officials at the launch event held in Bengaluru. lakh today.

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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Meeting the higher mandate will move Brazil to being the second-largest producer of biodiesel in the world, only behind Germany, according to Brazil’s Secretariat of Social Communication of the Republic. Currently, Brazil is fourth, with Germany, the US and France in the number 1, 2 and 3 positions respectively.

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India share of BMW Motorrad’s record sales in 2023 grows to over 4% | Autocar Professional

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It’s a performance which reflects the sustained strong demand for its wide range of motorcycles particularly the 310cc series it produces in association with TVS Motor Co, from the Indian manufacturer’s Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu. Estimated sales of the three G 310 series motorcycles also hit a new high with over 7,700 units sold last year.

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Zero Motorcycles expands again with distribution partnership in Brazil

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Electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles announced today expansion of their international sales and distribution by partnering with Brazilian company Grupo Izzo. Santa Cruz CA based Zero, who carries the broadest range of electric.