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How much did we use different classes of vehicles just before the pandemic?

Green Car Congress

Light-duty, short wheelbase. Light-duty, long wheelbase. Motorcycles. Noteworthy trends are as follows: From 2009 to 2019, the average distance driven per light-duty, short-wheelbase (less than or equal to 121 inches) vehicle increased by 12% (from 10,391 miles to 11,599 miles). Percent change from 2009 to 2019.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Green Car Congress

Comparison of ISFC (@42.9 The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). Pinnacle Engines’ 110cc production-intent prototype packaged for a motorcycle application. For a comparison engine, Pinnacle used a 200 cc, conventional two-valve, air-cooled, carbureted model.

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Revolutionizing rider safety: The protective jacket every e-biker should consider

Baua Electric

If there’s an electric motorcycle, e-bike, scooter, or anything else remotely rideable out there, I’ve probably thrown a leg over it at least once. And without the benefit of 5,000 pounds of murderous steel around us, out of necessity we motorcycle riders become masters of balancing risk. I think it might, at least for me.

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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

Green Car Congress

The all-new Civic features a sleek and sporty silhouette, which has been achieved through lowering the hood line 25mm over the previous generation, while the glass area has been increased to create a light and airy interior. For the first time, the all-new Civic is equipped with sonar sensors—four at the front and four at the rear.

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

Baua Electric

The full-suspension design includes dual rear coil-over shocks, adding to the motorcycle vibe. The bikes also include new headlights with high and low beams, plus Pedego’s custom tail light with brake lights, running lights, and integrated turn signals.

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NREL review of E15 effects on MY2001 and later cars finds no meaningful differences with E10

Green Car Congress

The study does not address engines that EPA has not approved for use with E15, such as pre-2001 cars, marine, snowmobile, motorcycle, and small non-road engines. The data presented in these studies did not show any evidence of deterioration in engine durability or maintenance issues for E15 (or E20) in comparison to E0 and E10 (when tested).

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TVS unveiled iQube ST Electric Scooter at Auto Expo 2023

Electric Vehicles India

All major and emerging automotive brands participated in the event to showcase and showcase their new range of cars, scooters, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. The new version of the iQube ST electric scooter has no major design upgrades such as LED headlights or other lighting aspects compared to the current generation model.

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