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The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

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Swytch has previously been overwhelmed by demand when the company has released past versions , and so this might be a way to smooth out production curves and moderate all of the immediate demand they see when launching new models. As Swytch’s CEO Oliver Montague commented: “This is an exciting time for Swytch.

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Uno Minda gears up for anticipated aftermarket parts boom  | Autocar Professional

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While the company expects EV products to drive demand within the next 2-3 years, it has already identified these parts and is prepared for a near-future launch. The order book, disclosed in the company’s investor presentation, comprises Rs 200 crore for EV-specific components such as off-board chargers, motors, and controllers.

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Why battery-as-a-service will drive future of e-mobility | Autocar Professional

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Based on Yuma’s experience, three strategic principles can help BaaS companies build dense and optimised networks of swap stations. Once users get comfortable with the concept, the industry can gradually transition to 100 percent ‘DIY battery swapping’ options for more experienced consumers. Here they are.

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Tony Fadell: The Nest Thermostat Disrupted My Life

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The big companies weren’t going to do it. It was a dead, unloved market with less than $1 billion in total annual sales in the United States. Every previous attempt to reduce that number—by thermostat manufacturers, by energy companies, by government bodies—had failed miserably for a host of different reasons. Tom Crabtree.

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BMW Uses Siri-like Tech to Promote Electric Car

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s advertising for the BMW i3, which is due to go on sale in the UK in late 2013. in how they choose to interact with the company. service will be promoted across BMW?s I Genius uses software that is capable of interpreting words, their context and sentiment to instantly respond to questions. exceed expectations?

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. Amberjac Systems www.amberjacprojects.com United Kingdom-based company has provided conversions in Europe.

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