THE GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gaining traction. One evident phenomenon is the genesis of a merger discussion between long-time Japanese automakers due to investment in electrification (which ended at the beginning of February 2025) and powerful newcomers in EVs, like Tesla and BYD. While four-wheeled EVs often dominate the conversation, the potential of two-wheeled electric vehicles (2WEVs), particularly e-motorcycles, presents a compelling solution, especially in densely populated urban environments.
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Ong Siou Woon &
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