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Honda and Panasonic to begin experiment on battery sharing using detachable mobile batteries and electric motorcycles in Indonesia

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and Panasonic Corporation will conduct a research experiment in Indonesia on battery sharing using the Honda Mobile Power Pack (“Mobile Power Pack”) detachable mobile battery with electric mobility products, including electric motorcycles powered by the Mobile Power Pack. Honda Motor Co., Honda Mobile Power Pack.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). The ULEZ has already helped to reduce roadside pollution levels by 44% in central London and 20% in inner London. The ULEZ is a very targeted scheme to get the most polluting vehicles off the road. Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016).

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Zero Motorcycles Awarded Additional Grant Funds to Support Advanced Electric Powertrain Development Program

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Zero Motorcycles has been awarded its second grant in the state of California to further the development of advanced electric powertrain systems. The most recent award comes from the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) where Zero was awarded a $177,906 grant in partnership with the city of Santa Cruz.

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Terra Motors starting electric two-wheeler sales in Iran

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started from just a small motorcycle shop. We believe that this partnership will lead to great expansion of the electric motorcycle market in Iran. Demand for electric motorcycles is expected to increase based on government regulations. Demand for electric motorcycles is expected to increase based on government regulations.

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California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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A bill under consideration in the California state legislature would require California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include Class III (280 cc or greater) model-year 2000 and newer motorcycles in the state’s smog check program beginning 1 January 2012. The original HC standards ranged from 5.0 Background.

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CCSE to continue for 4th year as admin of California clean vehicle rebate program; $59.55M for current fiscal year

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The program incentives are available for electric, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell vehicles and electric motorcycles, ranging from $900 to $2,500. CCSE processes about 2,500 rebates per month.

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California Air Resources Board kicks off new round of clean vehicle rebates with $15M

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The program incentives are available for electric, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell vehicles and electric motorcycles. Rebates are dependent on vehicle type, model year and fuel technology and range from $900 to $2,500.

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