Sri Lankan engineer develops low-cost electric kit for Bajaj auto-rickshaw
Sasiranga De Silva, a Sri Lankan engineer and a lecturer, has developed an affordable electric conversion kit for tuk-tuks or Bajaj auto-rickshaws.
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Ather closes shop till 31st March amid COVID-19 fears; deliveries to continue
As a precaution against the spread of the COVID-19, Ather Energy has announced that Ather Space centres will remain closed till March 31st 2020 for test rides and enquiries. However vehicle deliveries will continue as planned.
Hero Electric opens 3 new dealers in Bengaluru, aims to expand to 1,000 outlets
Hero Electric has inaugurated three new dealerships in the city of Bangalore – VRS Motors, Jaideep Motors and Pulse Electrochem – all 3S (sales, service and spare) equipped outlets.
No launch plans for the Hero Quark 1 electric concept yet, says Pawan Munjal [Update]
We came across a report on Telegraph India which reveals a bit more about the Quark 1. A company official talking to the newspaper has said that the segment-shifting vehicle will use a low voltage system. The company is considering all three options – slow charging, fast charging and swappable battery system for its powertrain. It must be noted that the Indian government at this point does not offer incentives (under FAME II) for vehicles with swappable batteries.
Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal puts $1 million In Ola Electric Mobility
Pawan Munjal, Hero MotoCorp’s Chairman and Managing Editor, has invested $1 million in Ola Electric Mobility through the Pawan Munjal Family Trust. According to regulatory filings, the family trust has been allotted 18 preference shares, each at a premium of Rs 39,87,608 and face value of Rs 10.
TVS Apache RR310 ‘Electric’ version imagined
For 2020, TVS Motor Company launched the Apache RR310 with updated features, new body colour and new tyres. Indonesia-based Simon Designs is looking much ahead, and has produced digital concepts of the Apache RR310 ‘Electric’ version.
Okinawa to keep scooters fresh, expand to 600 dealerships
Okinawa, one of the more recent entrants in the Indian electric two-wheeler segment, will be updating its scooters in both design and performance, says Jeetender Sharma, Founder & Managing Director at Okinawa Autotech.
Bajaj Chetak electric scooter deliveries begin in Bangalore & Pune
Bajaj became the first major manufacturer in India to launch an electric scooter by resurrecting Chetak brand, and customer deliveries have begun this month. Bajaj made its first electric scooter available to Pune and Bangalore to start with.
Honda India will prepare its own electric two-wheeler range: YS Guleria
Honda will consider developing a lineup of electric two-wheelers in India after it completes the planned feasibility study, as confirmed by Mr YS Guleria, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, in interaction with ETAuto.
Piaggio opens first Ape Electric Experience Centre in India
Piaggio Vehicles has opened a first-of-its-kind Ape Electric Experience Centre in India at Vijayawada, where the company also launched its new electric three-wheeler, the Ape’ E-City at Rs. 1.96 lakh (ex-showroom).