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Vietnam’s Electric Two-Wheelers

CleanTechnica EVs

Vietnam ranks fourth in Asia (behind China, India, and Indonesia) for the use two-wheelers (motorcycles and mopeds) for transport. The majority of these are petrol powered and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. By […]

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

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Another two-wheeled option for a different type of travel: zero-emission motorcycles. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution.

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How Far Off Were My Projections For Small Rideable Electric Vehicles?

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric rideables are absurdly efficient at moving people and small loads through urban areas without causing congestion, without noise, without pollution and without greenhouse gas emissions.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

Green Car Congress

Similarly, studies show that ride-hailing apps such as Uber or Lyft do little to reduce emissions or congestion and actually draw people away from public transport. A simple example would be a short trip by electric kick scooter. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

Green Car Congress

The projects will advance the manufacture of electric vehicles and vehicle batteries; add vehicle charging stations; and encourage the use of biofuels. The eight projects are: Electric Vehicle manufacturing. $1 Each electric truck that replaces a diesel model can save an estimated 75 tons of CO2 a year. Earlier post.)

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Gogoro battery-swapping electric scooters continue international expansion

Baua Electric

Now, the battery-swapping electric scooter leader is adding another pin to the map: Nepal. Gogoro is at the forefront of sustainable urban transportation, and together, we plan to contribute to Nepal’s zero-emission targets through this new age of sustainable energy, mobility, and technology,” said Manoj Goyal, chairman of Nebula Energy.

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CCSE to continue for 4th year as admin of California clean vehicle rebate program; $59.55M for current fiscal year

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board has selected the California Center for Sustainable Energy™(CCSE) to continue for a fourth year as administrators of the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) that promotes the purchase or lease of new plug-in hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. CCSE processes about 2,500 rebates per month.

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