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Tesla Giga Texas to produce the safest ATV in the market alongside the Cybertruck

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So we’re definitely making the Cybertruck here,” reaffirmed Elon Musk at the recent Annual Shareholders Meeting , referring to Giga Texas. When he talked about Tesla’s ATV, Musk was referring to the Cyberquad. Most ATVs on the market today have four wheels. And so probably the ATV, too,” he added.

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Saera Electric Auto and Keto Motors Team Up to Win the Indian E-3 Wheeler Market 

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What is L3 Vehicles and L5 Vehicles A special purpose battery-powered vehicle with three wheels and designed to provide last mile connection for the transportation of passengers for hire or reward is referred to as an ‘ e-rickshaw ‘ or L-3 vehicle. According to Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) – Rule No.

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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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US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

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World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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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, This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy. Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 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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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. Both FOAs are viewable at the FedConnect website by searching on the reference number.

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