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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing. Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Aptera Motors, the developer of an all-electric, three-wheeled lightweight aerodynamic vehicle ( earlier post ) is shutting down. So we reprioritized our product plan to four-door sedans, which also cost us time.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2010

million) in financial support to develop a plug-in hybrid version of BRP’s (Bombardier Recreational Products) Can-Am Spyder roadster. Launched in 2007, the Can-Am Spyder roadster features a distinctive Y-architecture and is he only mass-production, on-road vehicle that is entirely designed and manufactured in Canada.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

In a press conference in Carlsbad, California, Aptera Motors unveiled the pre-production version of the electric three-wheel, 200+ mpg Aptera 2e along with 23 strategic suppliers , including GE; A123Systems for the Li-ion battery pack; Remy International for the drive motor ( earlier post ); and BorgWarner for the single ratio transaxle.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 25, 2024

In a recent video announcement, Aptera finally gave some more solid details on its plan for producing the ultra-efficient three-wheeled autocycles that have been promised for years. But getting to production means the company had to make some changes, including ditching hub motors for the first vehicles built.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2010

The new Sunstang is a three-wheel, fully electric, single-passenger vehicle. The new Sunstang is a three-wheel, fully electric single passenger vehicle with a steel chassis and composite body. kW CSIRO motor designed for solar racing. Click to enlarge. The car will be powered by a 10.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2014

Elio Motors has taken the next step in its plan to manufacture its $6,800 3-wheel vehicles in Louisiana; the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board (IDB) completed its purchase of the former General Motors Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant, allowing Elio Motors to progress in its manufacturing timeline.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2016

Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a targeted base price of $6,800, will sell 100 pre-production vehicles built at its Shreveport, Louisiana, production facility fourth quarter of 2016. —Paul Elio.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a set $7,300 base price, introduced its E1c engineering vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In combination with the 6-speed manual transmission, the Civic Type R development car set the world lap time record for a mass-production front-wheel drive vehicles at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2018

Paul Elio told investors and media Friday in Shreveport, Louisiana, that his three-wheeled car would go on sale next year after several delays and questions about funding. "I Elio told media that his company had raised more than $110 million for a three-wheeled car that would cost $7,500 and manage.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2012

Renault used the 82 nd International Geneva Motor Show as the stage for the first public appearance of the production version of ZOE, its mass-market electric vehicle priced starting from €15,700 (price in France with €5,000 tax incentive deducted) (US$20,600). The car offers a smooth drive with no jarring electric motor braking.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Elio Motors, which unveiled its fifth-generation three-wheeler prototype at the LA Auto Show ( earlier post ), launched a $25-million stock sale at 4 p.m. Since 19 June, Elio Motors has been in the “testing the waters” phase, gauging the level of interest from potential investors. Elio Motors received more than $45.6

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

SONDORS Electric Car Company unveiled its three seat, three wheel, all electric vehicle at the 2017 LA Auto Show. The central rear wheel of the demo vehicle at the show is powered by a ProteanDRIVE PD18 in-wheel motor. Battery pack options deliver 75-, 150-, and 200-mile range.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2015

Elio Motors has begun work on its fifth-generation prototype three-wheeled vehicle. The P5 will include Elio Motors’ recently unveiled 0.9 The P5 will include Elio Motors’ recently unveiled 0.9 Elio Motors is targeting a launch date mid 2016 for a vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8-l/100 Earlier post.)The

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer launching a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800 ( earlier post ), has released to its suppliers the body framing and engine cradle design for its E-Series engineering prototypes. —Paul Elio, founder and CEO of Elio Motors.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2016

Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8 Elio Motors aims to disrupt the American transportation industry with its low-cost, highly fuel efficient vehicle, much like Volkswagen did with the Beetle in 1968.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

The Honda 3R-C, a new one-person battery electric vehicle concept, will make its world debut in Geneva alongside the EV-N concept, previously shown at the Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ), which will be displayed for the first time in Europe. Click to enlarge. The FCX Clarity is currently being leased by customers in Japan and the US.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2015

Startup Elio Motors, which needs $230 million to begin production of its radical lightweight, two-seat, three-wheeled fuel-efficient vehicle, is still about $165 million short. CEO Paul Elio, speaking at last week''s New York Auto Show, said it has taken more than 41,000 deposits from eager potential buyers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

BUZZ CARGO consists mainly of the electric motor with power electronics and 1-speed gearbox integrated into the driven rear axle, the lithium-ion battery and auxiliary units integrated in the front body. The flow of high-voltage energy between the motor and the battery is controlled by the power electronics. Crafter HyMotion.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Honda Motor announced the establishment of Striemo Inc., the second business venture to originate from IGNITION, Honda’s new business creation program. Striemo Inc.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 23, 2017

Entrepreneur Paul Elio's concept for a simple three-wheeled car that would cost only $6,800 has now been with us for eight years.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. Full Hybrid.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Schaeffler's e-motor assembly was among the more out-of-the-ordinary items on display at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich, which used to be the Frankfurt Motor Show, and more accustomed to roaring supercars and sleek news Benzes (and a thronging public, in pre-Covid times). It's a bike with no chain.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter, 3-cylinder 60 hp (45 kW) engine designed specifically for Elio Motors by engine developer IAV. liter, 3-cylinder 60 hp (45 kW) engine designed specifically for Elio Motors by engine developer IAV.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2015

Elio Motors’s equity crowdfunding campaign has attracted more than $16 million in expressed non-binding interest from nearly 5,000 potential investors in 19 days. Elio Motors’ goal is to raise $25 million through the campaign. Funds from that initiative allowed Elio Motors to begin building its fifth generation prototype, the P5.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, and Denso Corporation have reached basic agreement on establishing a joint venture company for production of automotive lithium-ion battery packs in India, and signed the agreement. The initial capital expenditure will be ¥20 billion (US$184 million).

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 27, 2021

Euler Motors bags 2,500 small electric CVs orders from e-commerce companies . Euler Motors an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer announced that it has received orders for 2,500 vehicles from e-commerce companies like Big Basket, Flipkart and Udaan. Let us know more about Euler Motors bags orders. .

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

will establish a North American headquarters, a research and development center and several manufacturing facilities to produce and market an entire product line of EVs and batteries. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. A direct-drive wheel motor is optional.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. The company’s businesses are international, selling products in more than 80 countries and regions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two concept electric scooters to address the need for micromobility solutions: the compact Cityskater, a production-ready surfer for the last mile of a journey, and a larger e-scooter, the Streetmate. The electric motor at the rear wheel has an output of 0.5

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Elio Motors continues to drag its feet regarding the start of production for its three-wheeled, two-seat, "84-mpg" vehicle, but it may now be running out of time. The company previously said it had received 55,000 reservations for the car, representing potential sales of $300 million.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

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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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The most recent such move from the industry is a joint venture between Delhi-based Saera Electric Auto and Telangana-based Keto Motors of the ETO Motors Group. The two OEMs have set forward intentions to provide six new and competitively priced products by January 2024. kW, it is classified as category L5.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. Demonstration Project to Validate Crash Model For Carbon Fiber Composites to Enable Production-Feasible Composites in Primary-Structural Automotive Crash and Energy Management Applications. AOI 5: Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors (APEEM) Technologies.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Here is the full text of the blog post, and the Press Release from Aptera Motors: [link]. Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Source: Aptera Motors].

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