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

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into cost-competitive chemicals and fuels. It’s a capital-light solution that takes advantage of technology that has been commercialized for decades. Three Wheels United (Bangalore, India) is using finance and technology to decarbonize the auto rickshaw market. Earlier post.).

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Alternative Fuel Systems Working on CNG 3-Wheeler with Baja

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is working with Bajaj Auto Limited on a development project involving the compressed natural gas fuelled version of a three-wheeled commercial delivery vehicle. Bajaj Auto is ranked as the fourth largest two- and three-wheeler manufacturer. Canada-based Alternative Fuel Systems Inc., AFS President and CEO Jim Perry.

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Aptera Motors shuts down, effective today; cites lack of private sector investment to match DOE commitment

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Aptera Motors, the developer of an all-electric, three-wheeled lightweight aerodynamic vehicle ( earlier post ) is shutting down. So we reprioritized our product plan to four-door sedans, which also cost us time.

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Omega Seiki partners Charzer to deploy 30k cargo vehicles, 20k EV charging stations in India

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We have a target of introducing 30,000+ EV cargo three wheels in the next two years. Omega Seiki Mobility has also partnered with EV battery systems provider Forsee Power to avail lithium-ion batteries technology for its entire range of commercial vehicles. First electric four-wheeler light commercial vehicle (LCV).

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

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Growing consumer awareness about the need to use eco-friendly transport and the wallet-friendly nature of EV cost of ownership over the long run is proving to be a big catalyst to adoption of electric mobility. This will lead to enhanced optimisation of costs and in turn EV affordability.

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Park24 and Toyota to trial i-Road sharing service in central Tokyo

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and Toyota Motor Corporation will trial a car-sharing service in central Tokyo using the Toyota “i-Road”, an ultra-compact three-wheeled electric vehicle. The service will cost ¥412 (US$3.45) per unit of 15 minutes, with a maximum usage period of two and a half hours. Starting in April, Park24 Co., Earlier post.)

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Applications are sought proposing fuels- and lubricant-related R&D projects in accordance with three subtopics.

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