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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets. The V-Duct applied in the WMC300FR 3-wheeled hybrid bike.

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Magna pilots autonomous pizza delivery robot in quest to expand presence in micromobility

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During the North American International Auto Show today in Detroit, Michigan, mobility tech company Magna International shared its progress of a novel last-mile delivery robot designed for urban environments. The pilot program follows two additional mobility programs the contract manufacturer is already exploring.

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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ElectraMeccanica Vehicles will begin customer deliveries of its single-occupant, three-wheeled, electric vehicle, the SOLO. The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment. The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways.

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Elio 3-Wheeler Is Small And Clever, But Do Its Financials Work Out?

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For such a small car, the Elio three-wheeled vehicle certainly has a big following.

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Delhi Looking to Ban Autorickshaws and Replace Them With Electric Cars or Motorbikes

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Delhi, India’s chief minister Sheila Dikshit says she want to phase out the pervasive three-wheeled autorickshaws that swarm through the capital’s streets and introduce electric cars or electric motorbikes to replace them. They are uncomfortable and pollute [the] environment. The Guardian. Autorickshaws are not a good option.

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Suzuki, Toshiba and Denso to form JV to produce automotive Li-ion battery packs in India

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In India, higher attention is being paid to environment, with new Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as two- and three-wheeled vehicles, to go into effect in 2020.

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

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The Streetmate scooter also benefits the environment with an electric drive system with zero local emissions and very low noise levels. The Cityskater moves on three wheels (two in front, one at the back) with electric power through a city. This avoids stress and saves time. Cityskater – Electric mobility for the last mile.