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TUM, partners to present electric aCar prototype at IAA; transport for sub-Saharan Africa

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Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners will present their new prototype of an electric four-wheel drive utility vehicle designed for Africa—the aCar — at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph).

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Toyota Motor Corporation has begun accepting applications today for this year’s Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program , which is designed to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities aimed at sustainable development both in Japan and overseas. Local Power to Protect Wildlife! Car Free Day Japan.

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Gravita India largest battery recycling firm enters into EV recycling business

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Under this contract, Gravita shall collect and purchase Lead Acid Battery scrap from designated locations of Amara Raja. The company CEO Yogesh Malhotra said, “We have tie-ups with major battery companies including Amara Raja Batteries and HBL Power. Gravita targets a supply of approx.

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Bajaj Auto begins exporting Qute to Egypt, electric variant in the works | Autocar Professional

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The Bajaj Qute quadricycle, which is designed to be an urban mobility alternative, is powered by a 216cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that develops 13.2hp and 18.9 According to Sharma, this has “decisively opened the door for last mile four-wheel mobility for us in Egypt.” Nm of torque and has bi-fuel CNG and LPG variants.

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