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Forget Teslas, India's EV Revolution Is Happening On Two Wheels

06 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...outside rich countries, especially in India, the two-wheeler is the chariot of the middle classes. More than 70% of all vehicles on Indian roads are two-wheelers, chiefly scooters and motorcycles. Three-wheeled autorickshaws...make up another 10%. These two categories accounted for 92% of EVs registered in India last year.

"...EVs represented 4% of the 16m two-wheelers sold in 2022, up from 1% the previous year..."

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E-bike Impact Calculator Show Replacing 25% of Trips Under 5 Miles Would Be Like Taking 338,000 Cars Off the Road

05 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...E-Bike Impact Calculator [designed] to aid city policymakers and advocates in quantifying the environmental and economic benefits of shifting from short-distance vehicle trips to e-bike journeys... It offers two distinct scenarios: Citywide Impact Assessment [and] Impact from a City E-Bike Incentive Program

"Economic Benefits: Users could save a combined $91 million every month, primarily due to reduced spending on fuel and vehicle

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Move Over Bike Manufacturers, Make Room For Porsche, Aston Martin, MINI Cooper and Honda

05 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

2022 "e-bike sales outpaced electric and hybrid automobile sales in the U.S...Safety and performance are important hallmarks; however, car manufacturers are taking pedal life to new heights. As more automotive manufacturers jump on the e-bike bandwagon, the market - which is expected to grow from $51.5 billion in 2023 to $77.2 billion by 2028 - will begin to offer options, customization, and price points not previously conceived."

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Forget Driving a Mini, Now You Can Pedal Their Latest E-Bikes

05 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"They're done in partnership with French e-bike company Angell Mobility and are done with only 1959 bikes produced, the year that Mini produced their first car...The bikes seem to closely mimic Angell’s existing e-bikes...power comes courtesy of a rear hub-driven 250W motor. The three levels of assist - dubbed 'Fly Eco,' 'Fly Dry,' and 'Fly Fast'...power comes courtesy of a rear hub-driven 250W motor."

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Why The New Lotus ElectricBike Costs Almost $25,000

04 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"If you suspect that the price is so high thanks to that Lotus badge, you’re only partly right... A big part of the price in the Lotus Type 136 comes down the super lightweight design...the battery is disguised as a small water bottle and the HPS motor drive system weighs a paltry 1.2 kg...with the motor itself weighing just 300 grams (0.66 pounds)...The first Type 136 e-bikes off the line will be individually numbered as part of a limited edition..."

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Honda Becomes Latest Automotive Manufacturer To Debut An Electric Bike Concept

03 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"Honda has debuted a concept electric bike at the Japanese Mobility Show...the model on display at the Japanese Mobility Show was equipped with Shimano disc brakes, a SRAM Eagle AXS drivetrain, and Fox suspension components. The motor, however, remains unconfirmed...E-bike Japan...reports that the frame is made from thin-walled aluminium casting, which is the same material found on some Honda motorbikes."

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Aston Martin's New Ride Is A Supercar For The BikeLane

03 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

Called the .1R, the newest ride by Aston Martin...is not a sports car, but a road bike powered by the legs on your body...the special .1R is the kind of bike that is virtually ready for the Tour de France, and is aimed towards the kind of dedicated cyclists...The [non-electric] bike also features unique components that aim at enhancing the riding experience...buyers who are lucky to secure any of the limited build slots will be treated

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Maserati Goes Electric with "Swan Dive" into Pure EV

03 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...Maserati is also getting into EVs, and it's not dipping in the proverbial toe. This company is swan-diving into electric propulsion, skipping the hybrid concept altogether and doubling down on all-EV powertrains.

"...Maserati has developed battery configurations that will fit every car in its portfolio...without changing the body or interior, you can have a model like GranTurismo in an EV version"

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Ferrari Sold More Hybrids Than Gasoline Cars In Q3 2023

03 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...3,188 cars with the fabled Prancing Horse were shipped, up by 271 cars compared to Q3 2022. Of the total volume, 51.3 percent were hybrids and only 48.7 percent were pure gasoline cars. Ferrari's product portfolio in Q3 2023 included nine ICE models and four hybrids...demand in the third quarter was fueled by the 296 and SF90 lineups, both of which have plug-in hybrid powertrains."

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2025 Lamborghini Huracan Replacement Likely to Include Hybrid Powerplant: Everything We Know

03 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"Based on the spy shots, the Huracan successor won't be a major departure...Predictably, the oh-so-familiar wedge shape and low-slung stance will soldier on... the new model will be a plug-in hybrid with a small battery pack likely to provide a limited electric range...the Revuelto has a 3.8-kWh pack good for about six miles of driving without sipping any gasoline...the first deliveries are likely planned for early 2025..."

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Why the Revived Honda Motocompacto Is So Important

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

The new Motorcompacto electric scooter "is made by [American Honda Motors], the same business unit that makes the Civic, and that's why it matters

"Because how we get around is changing. Climate worries, congestion, the ongoing affordability crisis, increasing urbanization, and the EV transition have limited the appeal of the two-car-per-household suburban commute...It charges off a household 110-volt outlet in 3.5 hours, and supports riders up to 265 lbs.

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What Makes An Ideal Australian Main Street? This Is What Shoppers Told Us

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...the people who use these places are often not consulted about what they actually want and need on their main street.

"Overwhelmingly, participants considered the pharmacy the most important store or service for an ideal main street. Across gender, age and location, pharmacies were consistently number one...Intriguingly, four types of stores/services that are disappearing from main streets around Australia.

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