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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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The GEM e2 two-passenger vehicle features six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries and a range of up to 35 miles on a charge. Click to enlarge. Polaris Industries Inc. will acquire low-speed electric vehicle manufacturer Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly-owned Fargo, N.D.-based based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Study the low noise impact of electric vehicles in residential neighborhoods. Charging with a 200-volt power source takes less than six hours, and vehicle driving range exceeds 160 km (99 miles). EV range. >160 Electric scooter (EV-neo).

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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At launch, 200 connected eScooters will be available in the Berlin neighborhoods of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, and Kreuzberg. They have a maximum speed of 45 km/h—everyone over 21 holding a car or motorcycle driving licence can use them. The eScooters have a range of around 100 kilometers (62 miles).

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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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Technologies that are eligible for selection include PHEV and similar extended range electric vehicles (EREV), Electric Vehicles (EV), or fuel cell vehicles (FCV), and the recharging and electric support infrastructure required for each technology. The duration of the vehicle demonstration is a minimum of two years up to three years.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

The cost of an e-bike ranges from $500 to thousands of dollars, with the average price around $2,500, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Just like traditional four-wheeled electric vehicles, electric motorcycles are quieter, smoother and more comfortable. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2

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Electric bikes, e-motorcycles, & e-chainsaws. My most popular reviews of 2024

Baua Electric

Over the years Ive had the pleasure of reviewing a wide range of products designed to help people make their lives easier, greener, and hopefully more fun, too. These are the e-bikes, e-motorcycles, and e-products whose reviews had the highest views of the year. The post Electric bikes, e-motorcycles, & e-chainsaws.

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Why this electric ‘car’ the size of two motorcycles should be on your list

Baua Electric

I’m talking about Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) , the official term for what many people call Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs). In fact, the little EV is roughly the size of just two motorcycles parked side by side. But those suckers start at $15k, and the price jumps to $25k when you add doors and a lithium-ion battery upgrade.