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Electric Motorcycles & Autocycles Don’t Get Tax Credits, But You Can Help Change That

CleanTechnica EVs

Its upcoming solar-electric vehicle will be able to go up to 1,000 miles (1600 km) on a charge, but for most people doing their normal routines, the vehicle won’t usually need to charge at all. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Aptera. This sounds outlandish to many people because cars just don’t […].

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LAND begins production of E Moto; user-selectable e-bicycle, e-moped, e-motorcycle modes

Green Car Congress

The District is a two-wheeled E Moto, a transitional vehicle that performs as an e-bicycle, e-moped, and e-motorcycle through a ride mode selection interface, with a top speed of 65 mph. Motorcycle (Range x Power). Motorcycle 65 MPH (Power). The District offers four modes: E Bike - Class 2 - 27 MPH Limit. District First Edition.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

Clean Fleet Report

The stylish scooter is set to arrive next year to do battle in the market segment between e-bikes and Vespa clones on one side and traditional motorcycles on the other. Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides.

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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

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Electric motorcycles breakout. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. More than 2.2

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

T Not always a win On another front, the Mid-America chapter was on the losing side in a challenge to a tax leveled on electric and hybrid vehicle (EV) owners in Kansas. It’s theoretically supposed to make up for loss of gas tax revenue, but it’s just not fair,” said Schwanke. “I I’m sure there’s a big red flag on my file,” he said. “If

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

Green Car Congress

The GEM e2 two-passenger vehicle features six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries and a range of up to 35 miles on a charge. GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies. To date, GEM cars have driven more than 450 million emission-free miles. Click to enlarge.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

Cars That Think

billion in tax credits to further stimulate an already booming EV market that Elon Musk hasn't even dabbled in. California, through its powerful Air Resources Board, recently allocated $10 million in rebates for e-bike buyers, a smaller-scale version of state or federal tax breaks for EV car buyers. When the U.S.