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Japanese motorcycle makers are developing new power sources to reduce carbon emissions. Yamaha aims for 30% of new motorcycles to be electric by 2027, while Honda plans to increase electric motorcycle sales from 0.6% to 7% by fiscal 2030 and launch an electric-only plant in India in 2028.

Challenges include high costs, limited charging infrastructure, and battery size. Suzuki is developing a biogas-fueled motorcycle, and Yamaha is working on a hydrogen-powered scooter with Toyota.