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ABI forecasts global electric vehicle revenue to hit $58B in 2021; multi-modal smart mobility

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As newer urban electric transportation categories continue to emerge, such as the three-wheeled vehicles more commonly referred to as velomobiles, so to do opportunities for emerging markets and the elderly or disabled.

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Freescale Offers New Electronic Control Solution for Small Combustion Engines

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Target applications for Freescale’s small engine control platform include small-displacement two- and four-stroke engines used in motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and three-wheeled taxis. The demand for low-cost, two- and three-wheeled motorized vehicles is on the rise in emerging markets, such as China, India and Brazil.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, As in the standard tappet, valve lash adjustment can be by hydraulic or mechanical means. This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy. liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

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All vehicles will be Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant or have appropriate FMVSS exemptions. Motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, and other non-conventional passenger vehicles are not desired and will be deemed non-responsive to the announcement.

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Top 10 Most Weird And Wonderful Electric Vehicles

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They are the gold standard for small-batch, high-end automobile production. Reference ]. The Urb-E is available in two-wheeled or three-wheeled versions. #4 Icon has expertly repaired and redesigned historic automobiles and trucks.