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Peugeot Shows Three-wheel Drive Hybrid Scooter Concept: the HYbrid3 Evolution

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At the Milan International Cycle and Motorbike Show, Peugeot is presenting a three-wheel drive hybrid scooter concept: the HYbrid3 Evolution. wheels that incline) has at its center a transverse damper for optimal driveability and stability. The HYbrid3 Evolution. Click to enlarge.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). With the extended lean operation of the sleeve-valve engine, NO x emissions remain low for light to medium loads and rise back to typical levels during the brief enrichment periods required to maintain competitive BMEP levels at higher loads.

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Canada-based ElectraMeccanica to build SOLO EVs in Arizona

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The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment, and is engineered for a single occupant. When fully operational, the facility is expected to create up to 500 new jobs and will be capable of producing up to 20,000 SOLOs per year.

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Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to promote electric 3-wheelers in India

Electric Vehicles India

Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to promote electric 3-wheelers in India. The Three Wheels United (TWU) a Bengaluru based tech-enabled financier of light electric vehicles has partnered with Piaggio Vehicles to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India.

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Northern Light Motors Introduces New Three-Wheeled Velomobile Platform

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The new three-wheelers come in three variants, two of which offer electric assist.

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Remy to Supply HVH250 Motors for the Aptera 2e Vehicle

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The three-wheel Aptera 2e has a novel light-weight design weighing approximately 1,800 pounds. Specifically, the HVH250 motor provides the high power density and torque Aptera was seeking; and the motor is compact and light which helps keep down the overall weight of the vehicle, contributing to the driving range.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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India is the world’s leading producer of three-wheel tractors and other three-wheel vehicles. According to Bosch, a realistic estimate is that diesel will be able to capture a 10% share of the light vehicle market by 2018. In 2012, 45% of all light commercial vehicles in the world were registered in North America.

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