Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Because of that form factor, battery swapping for e-bikes is a quick and simple method for staying powered up, whereas for a traditional four-wheeled EV, swaps are a more involved process for doing the equivalent of filling a gas tank. The Japanese conglomerate Yamaha Motor Co., billion industry in 2022.

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Global Batteries Battery Three Wheeled 104

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

A next-generation plug-in hybrid vehicle which offers the choices of an engine drive mode for more aggressive driving or an automatic drive mode for more relaxed driving. A micro-sized, futuristic, electric city commuter. Motorcycle models include: Motor Compo. Micro Commuter Concept. Small Sports EV Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Concept Motorcycles Automobile 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in support of the development of advanced electric drive vehicles (EDVs) including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), electric vehicles (EV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV). Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Components.

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PHEV Batteries Battery Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. This effort shall design, build and validate a light-weight material prototype vehicle that is 50% lighter through reduction in weight of the vehicle when compared to a baseline light-duty vehicle commercially available in 2002. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The two-wheeler is meant to address the mounting problems of urban car transportation, according to the two companies that plan to unveil the vehicle at an auto show in New York. Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them. GM is touting other features as well.

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