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Honda to Debut New One-Person EV Concept at Geneva Along with European Intro of EV-N

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The Honda 3R-C, a new one-person battery electric vehicle concept, will make its world debut in Geneva alongside the EV-N concept, previously shown at the Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ), which will be displayed for the first time in Europe. Two of Honda’s U3-X, electric personal mobility devices are attached to the inside of each door.

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BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. The modular design principle paves the way for many more use cases, too.

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ABI forecasts global electric vehicle revenue to hit $58B in 2021; multi-modal smart mobility

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Similarly, Tier 1 companies, such as Continental, are designing and manufacturing batteries and engines that can better accommodate small, personal electric vehicles. Personal mobility companies VeloMetro and EcoReco, for instance, are embracing the shared fleet mentality. —Susan Beardslee.

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Honda to show 7 electromotive concept models at Tokyo show

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will display a lineup of seven next-generation electromotive concept models at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including two-, three- and four-wheeled commuter vehicles designed for future cities; mid-to-long distance commuters; and sporty models. Honda Motor Co.,

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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

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The partners had a prototype on display in Munich (and the previous week at Eurobike) with a robust cargo three-wheel e-bike made by Bayk. Taking the chain out of the mix—if done successfully—would fly open the cramped world of cycle design to new shapes and configurations. It offers design and engineering freedom.

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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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The clear, bicycle-like product design of Streetmate stands out from the appearance of conventional scooters. This visual impression is reinforced by the fact that the Streetmate’s small motor is integrated into the rear wheel hub. The Cityskater moves on three wheels (two in front, one at the back) with electric power through a city.

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Building a Fleet of Personal EVs in Kenya

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A key person involved in the critical tasks of assembling, servicing, and testing the company’s vehicles and related products is Magdalene Maluta. She is also helping to design and develop the company’s next generation of vehicles, batteries, and swap stations. ARC Ride is also installing battery-swapping stations around the city.

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