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

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While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. There are relatively few strong market drivers for electric vehicles in construction. Electric Vehicles in Construction - 1 GWh.

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Freescale Offers New Electronic Control Solution for Small Combustion Engines

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Faced with worldwide emissions regulations and rising gas prices, the small engine market is migrating from mechanical carbureted systems to cleaner, more efficient electronic control and electronic fuel injection (EFI). Steve Nelson, global manager of automotive marketing at Freescale Semiconductor. Small engine system controls.

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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). 13% of passenger cars and 35% of taxis were still using carburetors.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

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It will be the first sport-utility crossover vehicle in California’s electric vehicle market. the air district will demonstrate specially designed battery electric taxis that can use switchable batteries to give the vehicles essentially unlimited range. Working with Better Place Mobility Services, Inc., Valley Garbage and Rubbish Co.,

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

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The electric motorcycle scene has disappointed. For example, there is no news from Tork motorcycles. Progressive scooter startups like PURE EV, Batt:RE have achieved very good numbers in 2020 and are set to expand their portfolio and are expected to capture a large market. Their electric car launches were postponed to 2021.

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