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Pike Research projects 138M electric motorcycles and scooters to be on the road worldwide by 2017

Green Car Congress

According to a new report from Pike Research, the number of e-motorcycles and e-scooters on the road will increase from 17 million in 2011 to 138 million by 2017, the majority of which will be powered by lead-acid batteries. Electric motorcycles and scooters have strong appeal for many consumers. Source: Pike Research.

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Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries jointly to develop 12V Li-ion starter batteries

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The three companies will work together to develop durable, heat- and impact-resistant 12-Volt lithium-ion batteries as a viable replacement for lead-acid starter batteries in motor vehicles by 2021. ELIIY Power makes high-quality stationary batteries and starter batteries for motorcycles.

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Pike forecasts sales of electric two-wheelers in Asia Pacific to reach more than 65M units in 2018; China dominates

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. and e-motorcycle, since there is a high level of consumer expectation for the quality and durability of battery performance. E-Motorcycles.

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The Odysse VADER Electric Bike is booming the Indian electric vehicle market

Electric Vehicles India

lakh India’s electric vehicle market is booming with the launch of the country’s first motorcycle with a 7-inch Android display, the Odysse VADER Electric Bike. Despite its technological, innovative, and affordable price tag, this motorcycle offers sustainable mobility for all individuals at an affordable price.

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Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced  at Rs 69,900

Electric Vehicles India

It’s a low-speed electric scooter that comes with two battery options lead-acid battery or a lithium-ion battery. Its lead-acid battery provides a range of 50-60 kilometres and 70-80 kilometres for the lithium-ion model. Okaya Freedum electric scooter.

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The rise of the electric motorcycle

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It seems that there is a new hot mode of transport – in the form of e-motorcycles and e-scooters. A report from Pike Research finds that the number of these electrically powered vehicles will increase from 17million this year to 138million by 2017, with the majority powered by lead-acid batteries.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Sales of electric two-wheelers have long been dominated by the approximately 25-30 million annual unit sales of low powered lead-acid battery electric two-wheelers in China, but this is a saturated market. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh.

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