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Fujitsu and GMS partner on trial of electric tricycles in the Philippines

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GMS), a venture company providing mobility services, will partner on field testing to expand the use of electric tricycles (a three-wheel taxi) in the Republic of the Philippines. Fujitsu Limited and Global Mobility Service, Inc. Electric tricycle. Click to enlarge. How GMS and SPATIOWL work together. Click to enlarge.

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EV sales in India surge 41% to 1.66 million units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

What has helped accelerate sales last month was rapid buying, particularly in the two- and three-wheeler domains. As a result of the reduced subsidy, prices of both e-two- and three-wheelers are expected to rise from April 1, 2024 which clearly has led to the flood of retail sales in March. million units.

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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

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The partners had a prototype on display in Munich (and the previous week at Eurobike) with a robust cargo three-wheel e-bike made by Bayk. Schaeffler is working with German electric drive maker and systems integrator Heinzmann to develop a complete bike-by-wire drivetrain. Magnets in the turning rotor create the current.

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ICCT-ClimateWorks: well-designed vehicle standards and fuel feeds could reduce combined US, China and EU CO2 emissions by 1.3 Gt in 2030, boost economy

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Fuel and vehicle fees, on the other hand, encourage consumers to buy the most efficient models and thus nudge automakers to continuously improve efficiency beyond the minimum mandated levels. Also, performance standards generally do not incentivize automakers to surpass the minimum requirements.

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

Blink Charging

Must not exceed a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of: $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossovers, and pickup trucks $55,000 for all other vehicle types. The EV or Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV) must have an external charging source. Must have a model year at least two years prior to the calendar year when you buy it.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

The Truth About Cars

Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson. Can-Am’s three-wheeled products turned out to be some of the best touring vehicles I’ve ever ridden sans air conditioning.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

Cars That Think

Solar-Powered Test Drive The next car you buy might be powered by the sun. Like the cooler cousin of an SUV, these three-wheeled SEVs feature a sleek, aerodynamic design to cut down on drag. Like the cooler cousin of an SUV, these three-wheeled SEVs feature a sleek, aerodynamic design to cut down on drag.

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