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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

Green Car Congress

MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets. The V-Duct applied in the WMC300FR 3-wheeled hybrid bike.

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Morgan launches three-wheeled Morgan EV3 at Geneva

Green Car Congress

The Morgan Motor Company is launching the three-wheeled Morgan EV3 , the company’s first production electric vehicle, at the Geneva Motor Show. Taking inspiration from 1930’s aero-engine race cars, classic motorcycles and 1950’s fantasy automatons, the face of the EV3 is designed to function.

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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

Cars That Think

E-bikes are powered by relatively small batteries that can be wrangled by the average person who can handle a carton of milk. The Japanese conglomerate Yamaha Motor Co., best known for its motorcycles and motorboats, is now looking to expand into this growing marketplace, too.

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Honda to show 7 electromotive concept models at Tokyo show

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co., will display a lineup of seven next-generation electromotive concept models at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including two-, three- and four-wheeled commuter vehicles designed for future cities; mid-to-long distance commuters; and sporty models. Motorcycle models include: Motor Compo.

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Wind, Hills and Range Anxiety: A 50-Mile Handcycling Adventure

Baua Electric

Then, at last, we were winding through town as eight police officers on motorcycles leapfrogged ahead to guard the intersections. My handcycle, a lightweight Swedish model, was equipped with an electric assist motor — essential for people like me who can’t move their legs. On your left!’ I had used up about half of its power.

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

Green Car Congress

This funding has been divided between two Funding Opportunity Announcements: Recovery Act - Transportation Electrification (DE-FOA-0000026); and Recovery Act - Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative (DE-FOA-0000028). Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Components.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. Off-road vehicles, motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, low-speed vehicles, medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles and other non-conventional passenger vehicles are not desired and will be deemed nonresponsive to this announcement.

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