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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in one year — equivalent to avoiding the use of 208.5 For example, California’s E-Bike Incentive Project offers vouchers for low-income households to use towards the purchase of an e-bike. Voucher amounts increase for the purchase of cargo or adaptive e-bikes. million barrels of oil.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

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On the other end of the spectrum, there were no announcements by electric car pioneer Mahindra Electric, in 2020. Their electric car launches were postponed to 2021. The electric motorcycle scene has disappointed. For example, there is no news from Tork motorcycles.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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Each electric truck that replaces a diesel model can save an estimated 75 tons of CO2 a year. Electric vehicles components. 505,381 to San Francisco-based Mission Motor Company to help it bring its prototype electric vehicle components to commercial production. Earlier post.) Natural gas-powered vehicle fueling.