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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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The helmet titled PUROS is integrated with air purifying accessories which include the patented innovations of the startup: a Brushless DC (BLDC) blower fan, H13-grade HEPA filter ( EN 1822 ), electronic circuit, and microUSB charging port for the Li-ion battery integrated into the helmet.

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IDTechEx: Sales of electric motorcycles in Europe grew 50% y-o-y in 2020

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IDTechEx expects electric motorcycle sales in Europe to have grown at least 50% year-on-year in 2020, building on the momentum of recent years. Growth is also being boosted by consumer awareness and acceptance in Europe of the benefits of electric motorcycles. 2020 is an IDTechEx estimate based on Q1 - Q3 2020 data.

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Zero recalling some of its electric motorcycles due to Li-ion battery defect

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Zero Motorcycles Inc. Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured 28 January 2013 through 21 May 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured 16 January 2013, through 20 May 2013. FX and XU motorcycles have Li-ion battery packs with maximum capacities of 2.8

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Lohum teams up with Tork Motors for sustainable recycling of electric motorcycle batteries – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Lithium ion battery recycler, LOHUM has entered into a multi-year supply contract agreement with electric motorcycle manufacturer, TORK Motors for the collection and recycling of TORK’s flagship Kratos R electric motorcycles ‘ Lithium-ion batteries upon reaching end-of-life. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Indonesia converted 10 motorcycles to electric under pilot project

Electric Vehicles India

Indonesia converted 10 motorcycles to electric under pilot project . Indonesia has launched a pilot project to convert combustion engine motorcycles into electric vehicles as part of its national drive to make the transportation more eco-friendly said the energy ministry. million electric cars on the roads by 2030.

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Revolt Motors to reopen bookings of its electric motorcycle 

Electric Vehicles India

Revolt Motors to reopen bookings of its electric motorcycle . It has announced the re-opening of bookings for its electric motorcycles across the 6 operational cities from June 18th, 12 PM onwards. The company will announce the dates of the deliveries of the electric motorcycles for the bookings made by customers earlier.

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

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have agreed jointly to develop lithium-ion batteries for use in automobiles. 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. Mazda Motor Corporation, ELIIY Power Co.,

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