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Alternative Fuel Systems Working on CNG 3-Wheeler with Baja

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is working with Bajaj Auto Limited on a development project involving the compressed natural gas fuelled version of a three-wheeled commercial delivery vehicle. Bajaj Auto is ranked as the fourth largest two- and three-wheeler manufacturer. Bajaj has sent a prototype vehicle to AFS in Calgary for testing.

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Delhi Looking to Ban Autorickshaws and Replace Them With Electric Cars or Motorbikes

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Delhi, India’s chief minister Sheila Dikshit says she want to phase out the pervasive three-wheeled autorickshaws that swarm through the capital’s streets and introduce electric cars or electric motorbikes to replace them. They are uncomfortable and pollute [the] environment. The Guardian. Autorickshaws are not a good option.

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Swiss Post, Austrian Post to move to fully electric fleets by 2030

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Post CH has already electrified its mail delivery fleet consisting of 6,000 electric three-wheeled vehicles and now wants to switch 4,600 delivery vans (up to 3.5t) and 180 service vehicles to EVs by 2030, if market supply and operating and real estate conditions allow.

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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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The third-largest emitter globally, India has a strong dependence upon 2- and 4-stroke three-wheel vehicles powered by fossil fuels, which serve as essential last-mile transport yet contribute to the country’s air quality crisis.

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Toyota unveils i-ROAD 3-wheeled electric personal mobility vehicle concept at Geneva

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Toyota unveiled the new i-ROAD three-wheeled electric personal mobility vehicle (PMV) concept at the Geneva motor show. Toyota envisages its i-ROAD concept has the potential to play a significant role in reducing urban traffic congestion and air pollution. i-ROAD concept showing Active Lean in action. Click to enlarge.

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Three Wheels United and Euler Motors join hands to promote the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India

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Three Wheels United (TWU), a Bengaluru-based tech-enabled financier of light electric vehicles, has partnered with Electric Vehicle maker Euler Motors to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India and promote sustainable mobility. Although the long-term benefits of electric auto-rickshaws, such as […].

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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. State-of-the-art electronic control helps small engines produce more horsepower and less pollution than their carbureted predecessors.

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