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Unpopular opinion: Why we need more ‘motorcycles for children,’ not fewer

Electrek

One of the main e-bike targets of late has become electric balance bikes, or what the NYT referred to as “motorcycles for children.” more… The post Unpopular opinion: Why we need more ‘motorcycles for children,’ not fewer appeared first on Electrek.

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Can electric motorcycles make scooters cool and is it time to get on your bike?

EV Central

There are too many problems with mopeds, scooters and whatever else you want to call those pseudo motorcycles ridden by people who lack the coordination to change gears to list here. The best thing about riding the Maeving is that it feels like a proper motorcycle to throw into bends. But that didn’t mean I wasn’t going to hate it.

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Innoviz shipping Automotive Perception Platform, InnovizAPP, to key OEMs globally for evaluation

Green Car Congress

The software can accurately detect and classify objects in any 3D driving scene up to 250 meters away, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, and more. The InnovizAPP hardware provides an automotive-grade reference design based on low-cost automotive-grade components.

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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

Green Car Congress

In the report, the Global South is an economic term that refers to low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Despite these developments, the global distribution of ZEVs remains deeply uneven, the report says.

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How the French Army has been testing electric bikes

Baua Electric

The first model, an LMX 56, is a type of e-bike commonly referred to as a speed pedelec in France, similar to class 3 e-bikes in the US that can reach 28 mph (45 km/h). The second model tested by the military was a light electric motorcycle known as the LMX 161.

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February 2021 – Electric Vehicle News Round-Up

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Reference ]. Reference ]. #3 3 Earth Energy’s Electric Motorcycles are Now Open for Booking. They manufacture electric motorcycles, scooters, commercial vehicles, and autonomous vehicle drivetrains.[ Reference ]. It has started the pre-booking for two new electric motorcycles – EvolveR and EvolveZ.

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Patent leaks on TVS Jupiter electric scooters

Electric Vehicles India

This will probably reduce the overall weight of the envisioned electric motorcycle. It was referred to by TVS as an “endless transmission drive.” TVS will likely use this updated powertrain to create a completely upgraded performance-oriented electric motorcycle. The rear axle housing finishes the wheel.