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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. The company plans to begin actual services the second quarter of the calendar year. Fujitsu Limited and Global Mobility Service, Inc.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Last year, the company presented the brand’s first all-electric van with the world premiere of the new e-Crafter. Now the brand is connecting the best-selling vehicle’s drive system with electricity in a world premiere of a taxi concept: the ABT e-Transporter1. Market introduction of the three-wheel cycle will be in 2019.

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Study of emissions from CNG- and gasoline-fueled autorickshaws suggests measurements and data, not assumptions, should drive policy

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By 2003, all buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws in Delhi were retrofitted to run on CNG; only new vehicles with CNG engines are now available. (Of In Delhi, there are more than 55,000 CNG auto-rickshaws for hire, providing flexible mobility that is faster and more reliable than city buses while costing less than conventional taxis.

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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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This cheaper PEM allows some crossover of methanol but the flowing electrolyte removes the methanol, thus increasing fuel cell efficiency by about 30%, according to the company. While a PEM is also required in the FE DMFC, it can be a less expensive PEM with much lower resistance.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

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Like a three-layer aerial nesting doll, the missile-stuffed drone is itself released from the belly of a bomber while in flight. Long awaited by potential customers and crowdfunders, solar electric vehicles (SEVs) made by the startup Aptera Motors are set to hit the road in 2024, the company says.

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Building a Fleet of Personal EVs in Kenya

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But some of the current EV models aren’t a good fit for owners who can’t wait around for hours for their batteries to charge, such as taxi drivers, delivery people, and ride-hailing services. Founded in 2020, the company sells a variety of EVs, including e-bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and tuktuks. Its top speed is 75 km/h.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

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Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 The company so far has been operating on just $30 million in start-up financing. What Is It?

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