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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

Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. 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

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

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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. The bulk of the purchase (70%) is anticipated to go to European Vehicle Category M1 (i.e.,

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Baua Electric

For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside. The benefit of riding electric is two-fold… The cold hard truth: electric motorbikes are the future First, and I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but electric motorcycles are clearly the future. Like to ride two-up?

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Vehicles include light, heavy and transit vehicles. The concept also extends to compatible aftermarket devices brought into vehicles and to pedestrians, motorcycles, cyclists and transit users carrying compatible devices, which could make these vulnerable users more visible to surrounding traffic. Technical Functionality.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking. Voucher amounts increase for the purchase of cargo or adaptive e-bikes.

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Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

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Rapid economic growth, growing mobility, increasing purchasing power, and rising demand for goods have made China one of the fastest growing—and one of the largest—auto markets in the world. million to 57 million (not including motorcycles). Light-duty gasoline vehicles were the major contributors to CO and VOC emissions.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

The Truth About Cars

As a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to sneak stories about two-wheeled transportation onto this website. Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson.