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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics. Ten years later, 11 TEVA of NC members, representing 1 out of every 10 people in the chapter, had followed Gerhardt into becoming Certified Light EV Technical instructors.

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Husqvarna’s new electric demolition robot will smash up your house

Baua Electric

Best known around these parts for their electric lawnmowing robots and motorcycle/scooter concepts , Husqvarna has a long tradition in the construction space, and the DXR 95 represents the fifth such demolition robot introduced by the company in recent years. do help with that.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Electric motorcycles breakout. Sales of e-motorcycles have been increasing, but the market remains a tiny fraction of the e-bicycle and e-scooter market (5.2 million e-bicycles and e-scooters compared to about 30,000 e-motorcycles were estimated to have been sold in 2013 outside of China), Navigant says. million tons.

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Bajaj Auto announces new EV manufacturing unit in India 

Electric Vehicles India

said, “This alignment reflects our belief that light Electric Vehicles for sustainable urban mobility is an idea whose time may finally have come. The companies are also working on the development of high-end electric motorcycles. Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd. Bajaj Chetak electric scooter.

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Transport for London Issues Tender for Up To 1,300 Electric Or Low-Carbon Vehicles

Green Car Congress

TfL is seeking to award a framework agreement for the supply and maintenance of EC whole vehicle type-approved vehicles in fulfillment of this tender; the tender is divided into five separate lots, representing different vehicle types. four-wheel light-duty vehicles), with maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 75 g/km.

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Snow e-biking like a pro: 10 insider tips for riding your electric bike this winter

Baua Electric

In snow riding, I will often wear a full-face helmet like a motorcycle helmet. With a scarf or balaclava keeping my neck warm, I can tuck the top of it into my motorcycle helmet and keep my face toasty. Use lights and reflective clothing or accessories to ensure you are seen by other road users.

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ATHER 450X Gen 3 – Review after 4000 km of travel

Get Electric Vehicle

I am so excited to drive an electric scooter than an IC engine motorcycle now. Even though we don’t consider the maintenance costs and other expenses for IC engine vehicles, the cost parity happens in 2 years. If you include the maintenance charges then the period will again reduce from 2 years. What is my take?