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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

Green Car Congress

GEM cars are used by local, state and national government agencies, resorts, master-planned communities, universities, medical and corporate campuses, as well as by sports teams, taxi-shuttle services and individual consumers. GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

“It was a great win, but 10 months later, we’re still paying the demand fees ,” Schwanke said, explaining that he recently attended another round of hearings regarding the government’s Kansas Corporation Commission ’s plans to make up for the lost ordinance revenue. There would be no incentive for them to use less electricity.

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RusNano, Chinas Thunder Sky to Manufacture Li-ion Batteries in Russia for EVs

Green Car Congress

The supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies ( RusNano ) has approved the state corporation’s participation in a project with China-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Thunder Sky to manufacture Lithium-ion batteries, the first such project in Russia. —Sergei Polikarnov, RusNano Managing Director.

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

Plug in America

Another two-wheeled option for a different type of travel: zero-emission motorcycles. Just like traditional four-wheeled electric vehicles, electric motorcycles are quieter, smoother and more comfortable. Electric motorcycles of today offer riders the choice to ride electric in style. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution.

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

Plug In India

The electric motorcycle scene has disappointed. For example, there is no news from Tork motorcycles. For example, when you buy an EV, there is no Road Tax and Registration Fees. We know people who are yet to receive their electric motorcycle having booked it in early 2020. There has not been any action as anticipated.

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As Detroit of Asia, Thailand goals battery makers to stick forward in EV race

Baua Electric

Corporations making an investment no less than 5 billion baht in EV production will also be excepted from the 20% company tax price for 3 to 8 years. Backup incentives for key EV portions manufacturing can get a 50% cut price on taxes for an extra 5 years. Changan Auto Co. and GAC Aion Fresh Power Automotive Co. may be in talks.

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Electric vehicles trends in India

Electric Vehicles India

The funding raised by the company will be used to scale its operations in electric motorcycle and bus manufacturing in Africa. the jump from Bharat Stage V (BSV) to BSVI emission standards is expected to benefit the Indian electric scooter and motorcycle market, by raising the prices of petrol-driven two-wheelers by 7-15%.

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