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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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The third-largest emitter globally, India has a strong dependence upon 2- and 4-stroke three-wheel vehicles powered by fossil fuels, which serve as essential last-mile transport yet contribute to the country’s air quality crisis.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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African Clean Energy (Lesotho) produces cookstoves that reduce smoke emissions and solar electricity for small electronics and LED lighting. Clean Energy Works (Washington, D.C.) Three Wheels United (Bangalore, India) is using finance and technology to decarbonize the auto rickshaw market.

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Indian Oil ropes in Panasonic for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India – ET Auto

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a Panasonic Group company, have signed a binding term sheet to form a JV for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India for two-and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems, the public sector oil giant announced on Sunday.

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Indian Oil and Panasonic Energy to manufacture lithium-ion cells in India | Autocar Professional

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The two companies are engaged in a feasibility study regarding the utilization of battery technology to facilitate the transition to clean energy in India, with the aim of finalizing details of their collaboration by summer this year.

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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

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This is the first time the technology will be launched with a robust, more stable three-wheeled e-scooter, which can better withstand different road conditions due to its enhanced suspension. The first S-200 fleet will be piloted in Boise, Idaho this Spring. The City will receive up to 300 S-200 e-scooters.

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X-OTO Takes The Electric Scooter Fight To Vespa

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With the stability of three wheels and the lean-in thrill of a conventional moped, X-OTO offers the electric Vespa crowd something truly new.

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Aptera Reveals Launch Edition EV

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Recently, Aptera held a live online event where the company revealed the Launch Edition version of its three-wheeled solar-powered car. There are some really cool things about the final design, but also some downsides early adopters will face. You can see the event yourself below, or read my recap and commentary below it.

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