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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

Cars That Think

E-bikes are today a growing component of the global transition away from fossil fuels—possibly more than the car-and-truck-focused sustainability crowd appreciates. E-bikes’ rapid growth in recent years stems in part from their simple solution to the range issue that big, hulking cars typically don’t offer.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

Green Car Congress

Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. In 2012, India accounted for 15% of the global market for diesel passenger cars, the second-largest market after Europe. United States.

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

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ABI Research forecasts that global electric vehicle revenue will hit $58 billion in 2021, more than five times its market value in 2015. China is one region pushing particularly hard to make electric vehicles a reality, with regional vendors such as BYD outselling larger OEMs such as Chevy, Nissan, and Tesla. —Susan Beardslee.

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Elio Motors selects Comau for powertrain and automated assembly systems for 3-wheel vehicles

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a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, as its automation partner to build its three-wheel, high efficiency vehicle. We are very pleased to be partnering with Elio Motors on the assembly of this unique three-wheel vehicle.

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ECOtality forms JV with Changchun Eco-Power Technology for EV charging products in China

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to manufacture and distribute ECOtality charging products for a range of EVs, including two and three-wheel vehicles, buses, material handling equipment, and airport ground support—all specifically designed for the regional marketplace. ECOtality, Inc. and Changchun Eco-Power Technology Co.,

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Three-wheeled EV company ElectraMeccanica brings former Karma COO Pavlov on board

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the designer and manufacturer of the three-wheeled SOLO electric vehicle ( earlier post ), has appointed Kevin Pavlov as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 1 May 2021. kWh NCA battery that is liquid-cooled and provides up to 100 miles of range. ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., SOLO is currently powered by a 17.3

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Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to promote electric 3-wheelers in India

Electric Vehicles India

Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to promote electric 3-wheelers in India. The Three Wheels United (TWU) a Bengaluru based tech-enabled financier of light electric vehicles has partnered with Piaggio Vehicles to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India.