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In Bangkok, Toshiba & Naturenix Begin Testing Battery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis

CleanTechnica EVs

Bangkok electric motorcycle taxis help travelers manage traffic congestion. Yet, previously, the batteries from the EV taxis suffered from high temperatures. The issue is especially noticeable in two- and three-wheeled vehicles, where adding cooling devices is challenging, particularly in hotter nations like Thailand.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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BUZZ CARGO, ABT e-Transporter, ABT e-Caddy, the Cargo e-Bike and the Crafter HyMotion which is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell drive system. If the transporter covers fairly normal distances in the city on a daily and weekly basis, a lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 48 kWh is recommended. ABT e-Transporter.

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Bolt, TRÍ, & Watu Partner to Empower Drivers with Electric Three-Wheeler Pilot Program in Tanzania

CleanTechnica EVs

From about 2010, the population of three-wheeled internal combustion engine vehicles has been growing in Tanzania. These three-wheelers are used as taxis and have become an integral part of Tanzania’s transport ecosystem.

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Study of emissions from CNG- and gasoline-fueled autorickshaws suggests measurements and data, not assumptions, should drive policy

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By 2003, all buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws in Delhi were retrofitted to run on CNG; only new vehicles with CNG engines are now available. In Delhi, there are more than 55,000 CNG auto-rickshaws for hire, providing flexible mobility that is faster and more reliable than city buses while costing less than conventional taxis.

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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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Positive ions (H+) are transported across the proton exchange membrane (PEM) to the cathode where they react with oxygen to produce water, which is then recycled for input with the methanol. FEDMFC and Hybrids.

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Building a Fleet of Personal EVs in Kenya

Cars That Think

But some of the current EV models aren’t a good fit for owners who can’t wait around for hours for their batteries to charge, such as taxi drivers, delivery people, and ride-hailing services. The E3, a three-wheeled tuktuk motorized rickshaw, can carry up to 500 kilograms of goods and has a range of 80 km.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

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Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 STORY TOOLS Digg this! What is that?" What Is It? But dont call the Aptera a car.

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