DocumentCode
3479654
Title
To produce or convert: A case for large scale electric motorcycle conversion in Singapore
Author
Teo, Brian Shohei ; Howe, Aloysius Seah Shen ; Inna, Shreyas Chandrakantha Rao ; Henz, Martin ; Weigl, J.D.
Author_Institution
Univ. Scholars Programme (USP), Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
fYear
2013
fDate
17-20 Nov. 2013
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
7
Abstract
This paper explores the economic viability of the electrical conversion of motorcycles in Singapore. The vehicle market is regulated through Certificate of Entitlement (COE) 1 and road tax. These mechanisms do not cover converted electric motorcycles yet. Large-scale conversion allows for the production of 2500 motorcycles per year with an estimated workforce of 20 people. Electric motorcycles are cheaper to run compared to ICE motorcycles and these cost savings can recoup the price of the motorcycle in a short period. A policy innovation in this area could further spur large scale electric motorcycle conversion and make it a viable business.
Keywords
electric vehicles; motorcycles; large scale electric motorcycle conversion; road tax; vehicle market; Batteries; Economics; Engines; Government; Ice; Motorcycles; Roads; Conversion;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS27), 2013 World
Conference_Location
Barcelona
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EVS.2013.6914929
Filename
6914929
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