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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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A quick charger, designed exclusively for the EV-neo and using a 200-volt power source, provides full charging from empty in about 30 minutes under 25°C conditions, making it possible to recharge the vehicle quickly during spare moments in the working day. hours at 25°C. —Yukitoshi Fujisaka, President of Montesa Honda.

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Toshiba Partnering with Mitsubishi To Develop Li-ion SCiB Battery Systems for EVs

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The SCiB is Toshiba’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery that combines high levels of safety with a long life and rapid recharging. In bringing the SCiB to EV, Toshiba has developed a new original anode material and a new electrolyte that enhances both safety and rapid recharging. Earlier post.).

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Honda unveils demonstration test house featuring Honda smart home system; gas, solar power and electromobility

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unveiled a house Honda built in the city of Saitama, Japan, for the demonstration testing of the Honda Smart Home System (HSHS). Envisioning the reuse of electric motorcycle/automobile batteries, Honda will facilitate the development of a home battery unit and verify the functionality of the unit. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.)

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charging stations business in India.

Electric Vehicles India

Motorcycles, scooters, and other electric vehicles on city streets. Where CCS comes from a European background, the CHAdeMO comes from Japan while GB/T is a Chinese protocol. The devices deliver high-power direct current (DC) to quickly recharge an EV. To begin, let us define the services supplied by a charging station.

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Suzuki to showcase fuel cell and plug-in hybrid concepts

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Further recharging when parked is by means of a domestic plug socket. The type of petrol engine used for the Hybrid is similar to the 3-cylinder 658 cc fitted to the compact and low tax ‘Kei’ cars in Japan. . The FCV is currently under test on public roads in Japan.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Priorities will include motorcycles, safety of new vehicle technologies (EVs) and technologies supporting driver behavior and enforcement of road rules (intelligent speed management devices, seat belt reminders, ITS, ecodriving). The Commission will also explore with the EIB the possibility of financing projects linked to electromobility.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China.

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