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Two-wheel electric vehicles to number 138 million by 2017 – analyst

Based on growing demand for and use trends in electric motorcycles and scooters, two-wheel electric vehicles could be one of the world’s most widely used vehicles years from now. At present there are 17 million electric motorcycles and scooters on the road according to market analyst Pike Research. But electric versions of the two vehicle categories could number 138 million by 2017 globally, with an annual growth rate of 9 percent.

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China’s State Grid to install E.V. chargers across the country

China’s largest power grid state company will make electric vehicle charging stations available for consumers in the next five years, with initial plans to build a few this year. From 2011 to 2015, the plan is to build a total of 2,351 E.V. charging facilities and battery-swap stations and 220,000 charging poles to meet the growing needs of the E.V. industry in the next five years.

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Vehicle reduction still essential for carbon emissions reduction – scientist

Advanced vehicle technology and alternative fuels are not going to be enough to reach global emission reduction goals, said a Swedish transport researcher. According to Jonas Åkerman, a researcher at the Department of Environmental Strategies Research of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, it will still be necessary to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

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Japan-based company moves forward with solar-powered ships design

A Japan-based company will develop a solar power system for ships and ocean-going vessels. Eco Marine Power Company is designing rigid sail panels fitted with solar modules that will collect wind and solar energy on board ships, called the Aquarius. Initially being designed for large ships, the technology will also be developed to suit smaller vessels such as coastal freighters, passenger ferries and tourist boats.

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More fuel-efficient cars found on Britain’s roads – industry

New cars emitted 141.5 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer on average

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Electric buses cruise Seoul green spot

Seoul City will now use new electric buses to tour patrons around the Namsan park area – the first commercial operation of an electric bus fleet in South Korea.

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China offers subsidies to encourage use of electric vehicles

China pushes for more electric vehicles to offset rise in emissions from automobile boom.

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler share each other’s advanced low-emission technologies

Renault-Nissan and Daimler announce broad, game-changing strategic cooperation for low-emission vehicles

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California program offers vouchers for hybrid truck buyers

United States clean energy leader California launches a program to kick start the purchase of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles in the state

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ECOtality extends reach to Australia

ECOtality Inc. enters Australian electric transportation market through new subsidiary

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