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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jul 2022 – Hero, Yamaha, Bajaj, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

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      While two wheeler wholesales increased on a YoY basis, retail sales dipped 10.92 percent in July 2022Royal Enfield Sultan by Neev MotorcyclesIn the earlier post we discussed the wholesale numbers, which were units sold by manufacturer to dealers. In this post we will take a look at the retail numbers, which are two wheelers sold to consumers by dealers.Retail sales of two wheelers as revealed by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), shows off a 10.92 percent YoY de-growth. Sales stood at 10,09,574 units in July 2022, down from 11,33,344 units sold in July 2021. It was however, a 13.70 percent growth over 8,87,942 units sold in July 2020 but a 27.86 percent de-growth as compared to 13,99,532 units sold in July 2019 (the pre-Covid period).Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2022Hero MotoCorp stood at the top of this list with retail sales of 3,20,301 units in July 2022, down from 4,10,946 units sold in July 2021. Market share dipped to 31.73 percent from 35.47 percent held in July 2021. Rising prices as was announced by the company from July 2021, could have been a reason for this de-growth along with ever increasing fuel costs which has lowered buyer sentiments across all segments.Honda two wheeler retail sales were at 2,62,054 units in July 2022, down  from 2,77,983 units sold in July 2021. Market share however, increased to 25.96 percent from 24.53 percent YoY. At No. 3 was TVS Motor Company with retail sales of 1,65,145 units in July 2022. This was only a marginal de-growth over 1,65,555 units sold in July 2021 while market share improved to 16.36 percent from 14.61 percent held in July 2021.Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2022 vs July 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto and Suzuki also posted YoY de-growth. Bajaj retail sales dipped to 93,755 units in the past month from 1,37,565 units retailed in July 2021 while Suzuki sales fell to 43,993 units last month as against 47,271 units sold in July 2021. However, in the case of Suzuki, market share improved to 4.36 percent from 4.17 percent YoY.The only ICE powered leading two wheeler maker to post a YoY growth was India Yamaha Motors. Sales increased to 41,009 units in July 2022, up from 40,537 units sold in July 2021. Market share also went up to 4.06 percent from 3.58 percent YoY. Royal Enfield has seen retail sales of 40,162 units in July 2022 down from 42,788 units sold in July 2021 but a marginal increase in market share to 3.98 percent from 3.78 percent YoY.Electric Two Wheeler Sales Increase YoYAdded demand has been shown towards electric two wheelers in recent months with retail sales increasing several fold for some electric two wheeler makers. Hero Electric sales stood at 8,679 units in July 2022, up from 4,223 units sold in July 2021. Market share went up to 0.86 percent from 0.37 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2022 vs June 2022 (MoM)Okinawa Autotech, which was ahead of Hero Electric in June 2022, saw retail sales of 7,999 units in July 2022, up from 2,580 units sold in July 2021. It was followed by Ampere Vehicles with 6,106 unit retail sales, a growth over 657 units sold in July 2021 bringing up market share to 0.60 percent from 0.06 percent YoY. Ola Electric two wheeler retails stood at 3,426 units in the past month commanding a market share of 0.34 percent.Thereafter, the list also included Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi – 2,971 units) and Piaggio Vehicles (Vespa / Aprilia – 2,915 units) with Classic Legends reporting a YoY growth but Piaggio sales dipped from 3,454 units sold in July 2021. Revolt (2,261 units), Ather (1,192 units) and Benling India (1,035 units) were lower down the list along with Okaya EV (1,028 units) and PUR Energy (928 units). Other two wheeler retail sales, which also included electric two wheeler makers, posted sales of 4,615 units in July 2022 up from 1,919 units sold in July 2021. More

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      TVS Creon Based Electric Scooter Spied Testing For First Time ?

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      With electric two-wheeler sales registering strong growth, it’s an opportune time for OEMs to expand their EV portfolioFirst spy shot of TVS Creon Electric Scooter?India’s third largest two-wheeler manufacturer, TVS has allocated funds worth Rs 1,000 crore for development of new electric vehicles. It will include electric scooters, motorcycles and three-wheelers. One of the upcoming electric scooters could be based on the Creon Concept that was showcased at 2018 Auto Expo. A test mule with similar design was recently spotted on road tests in Bengaluru.TVS had marked its entry in EV space with iQube and recently launched the updated 2022 model. A total of three variants are on offer, iQube, iQube S and iQube ST. While the new iQube offers higher range and new features, its design and styling are largely the same as the earlier model. Among the list of cosmetic changes are 10 new colour options.2023 TVS Creon Electric ScooterIn comparison to iQube, TVS new Creon-based electric scooter will have sharper, more aggressive styling. While iQube comes across as classy and elegant, TVS new electric scooter is likely to get a sporty, maxi-styled profile. It will be positioned primarily as a performance-oriented two-wheeler, as compared to the utilitarian iQube.Some key features that the test mule reveals include an aggressive, muscular front fascia, large instrument panel, step-up seat design and integrated grab rails. Some features such as the rectangular rear view mirrors appear to be borrowed from iQube.TVS Creon ConceptA number of other components could also be borrowed from iQube to reduce development and production cost. Riding posture seems fairly comfortable with low-seat height and ergonomically-placed handlebar. The seat is long and wide and there’s ample space for pillion rider as well.TVS Creon-based electric scooter performanceAs compared to iQube, TVS Creon-based electric scooter is likely to have higher numbers in terms of things like power output, acceleration, top speed, etc. Creon Concept showcased at 2018 Auto Expo was equipped with triple battery packs that generated 12 kW of power. The scooter’s range was claimed at around 80 km and it could accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.1 seconds.For practical purposes, TVS new electric scooter could utilize a tweaked version of the existing powertrain used with new iQube. Top-spec variant of the new iQube is equipped with dual battery packs. These are IP67 rated against dust and water. The battery packs are enclosed inside high strength aluminium extrusion casing, which ensures effective protection against the elements.TVS Creon ConceptiQube utilizes a 4.4 khW motor that can accelerate from 0-40 kmph in just 4.2 seconds. Range is 145 km on a full charge with dual-battery setup. Top speed is 82 kmph. Charging the batteries from 0 to 80% takes around 5 hours when using the new 650 W charger.Just like iQube, TVS new Creon-based electric scooter will be getting a range of connectivity features via TVS SmartXonnect app. It supports Alexa and offers features such as live vehicle tracking, geo fencing, crash alert, anti-theft alert, navigation assist, last parked location and proactive vehicle diagnosis. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs CB350RS Vs Jawa Vs Ronin – Specs Compared

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      Hunter 350 is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 1.7 lakh, making it accessible to a larger customer baseNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350Most athletic Royal Enfield bike till date, Hunter 350 is scheduled to debut on August 7th. Ahead of that, details of the bike have been revealed. Only thing left is the price, which will be announced during the launch event. Going by its compact proportions and neo-retro profile, Hunter 350 will primarily target younger audiences. To understand how it fares against rivals, here’s a quick comparison between Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs. Honda CB350RS vs. TVS Ronin TD vs. Jawa Forty Two.All four bikes have retro styling, as evident in features such as round headlamp, circular rear view mirrors and tear-drop shaped fuel tank. Other than that, these bikes have unique features that ensure a distinctive look and feel. Hunter and Ronin have an advantage here, as these are entirely new models. Freshness in design and the prospect of trying something new can help boost sales. All four bikes are available in a range of attractive colour options. Personalization options are available with Hunter 350 and TVS Ronin.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs CB350RS Vs Jawa Vs RoninHunter uses the 349cc air cooled motor that’s also in use with Classic 350 and Meteor 350. It makes 20.2 hp of max power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. TVS Ronin TD has the smallest capacity engine among the four bikes. However, power output is at par with Hunter 350 and Honda CB350RS. Ronin has a 225.9cc air-and-oil cooled motor that generates 20.1 hp at 7,750 rpm and 19.93 Nm at 3,750 rpm.Honda CB350RS is powered by a 348cc, air cooled engine that churns out 20.7 hp at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm at 3,000 rpm. CB350RS has the highest torque output in the group. Jawa Forty Two has the highest power output among the four bikes at 27.3 hp. It is powered by a 293cc, liquid cooled motor. Torque output is at 27 Nm. While Jawa has a 6-speed gearbox, the other three bikes have 5-speed gearbox. Drive experience could be better with CB350RS and Ronin, as these two bikes have slipper clutch.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs CB350RS Vs Jawa Vs RoninHunter 350 vs. rivals – specsHunter 350 is heaviest in the group with kerb weight of 181 kg. Lightest is TVS Ronin at 160 kg. Since Ronin’s power output is at par with Hunter and CB350RS, the bike will have a higher power-to-weight ratio. CB350RS and Jawa Forty Two have kerb weight of 179 kg and 171 kg, respectively. Ronin has the highest ground clearance of 181 mm whereas CB350RS tops the list in wheelbase at 1,441 mm. Jawa Forty Two can have better handling with the lowest seat height of 765 mm.In terms of suspension, Ronin fares better with USD forks at front. The golden coloured USD forks also work to enhance the bike’s look and feel. Other bikes have standard telescopic forks at the front. At rear, Ronin has monoshock suspension in comparison to twin rear shock absorbers used on other three bikes.From a safety perspective, all four bikes are equipped with dual-channel ABS as standard. CB350RS can be better, as it has traction control. In terms of technology, Ronin takes the lead by offering a comprehensive range of connectivity features. Hunter and CB350RS also have Bluetooth-based connectivity features. Jawa Forty Two is purely old-school and does not have any type of connectivity features.Hunter 350 vs. rivals – pricingHunter 350 prices will be announced at the time of launch. Among the other three bikes, Ronin TD is most affordable at Rs 1.69 lakh – Rs 1.71 lakh. Costliest bike in the group is CB350RS at Rs 2.03 lakh. Jawa Forty Two is available at a starting price of Rs 1.94 lakh. More

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      Top 10 Electric 2W Sales July 2022 – Hero Electric No 1, Ola 5th, Ather 8th

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      Hero Electric topped two wheeler sales charts while Ather was the only electric two wheeler maker to post a YoY de-growthOla Electric ScooterElectric 2W sales increased 231.06 percent YoY while it was also a 5.79 percent MoM growth. Sales in the past month stood at 44,259 units, up from 13,369 units sold in July 2022. This was a 30,890 unit volume growth. MoM sales on the other hand increased from 41,837 units sold in June 2022, a volume growth of 2,422 units. Each of the manufacturers on this list have posted a YoY growth with the exception of Ather. Ampere, Ola, Revolt and Ather posted lower MoM sales.Hero Electric was in a top spot on this list in July 2022. Sales stood at 8,786 units, a 108.05 percent YoY growth from 4,223 units sold in July 2021. The company commands a 19.85 percent share. Sales in June 2022 had stood at 6,504 units, relating to a 35.09 percent MoM de-growth while share percentage had been at 15.55 percent.Top 10 Electric 2W Sales July 2022Okinawa, at No. 2 had its electric two wheeler sales at 8,093 units in July 2022, up 213.68 percent, from 2,580 units sold in July 2021. This was a 5,513 unit volume growth with the company commanding an 18.29 percent share. Sales in June 2022 had stood at 6,944 units, a 16.55 percent MoM growth.Ampere at No. 3 saw its sales at 6,312 units in July 2022, up 860.73 percent from 657 units sold in July 2021. Share percent was at 14.26 in the past month down from 15.63 percent held in June 2022 when sales had been at 6,541 units, a 3.50 percent MoM de-growth. Ampere Electric has seen steady increase in sales and its retail sales in H1 2022 stood at 33,785 units.Top 10 Electric Two Wheelers July 2022 Vs July 2021 (YoY)Next in line was TVS Motor with electric two wheeler sales at 4,244 units in July 2022, up 554.94 percent from 648 units sold in July 2021. TVS Motor in June 2022 had sales of 1,946 units with a 118.09 percent MoM growth.Ola, Bajaj, Revolt, AtherOla Electric had two wheeler sales at 3,802 units in July 2022 with an 8.70 percent share. This was a MoM de-growth of 34.56 percent when compared to 5,886 units sold in June 2022 when share percentage was at 14.07. Ola gears up for launch of Move OS 3 update for the S1 Pro electric scooter which is scheduled to be launched by the Diwali season. It will include a host of hi-tech features, such as hill hold control, hyper charging, proximity unlock, etc.Bajaj Auto electric two wheeler sales increased YoY and MoM to 2,418 units in July 2022. It was a 232.14 percent YoY growth and a 34.48 percent MoM growth from 728 units sold in July 2021 and 1,798 units sold in June 2022. YoY growth was also reported by Revolt with sales of 2,316 units in the past month, up 630.60 percent over 317 units sold in July 2021. MoM sales however, dipped 4.46 percent from 2,424 units sold in June 2022.Top 10 Electric Two Wheelers July 2022 Vs June 2022 (MoM)Ather has seen YoY and MoM de-growth of 28.90 percent and 66.60 percent respectively. Sales which had been at 1,799 units in July 2021 dipped to 1,279 units in July 2022. In June the company had sold 3,829 units. Ather recently launched the Gen 3 450X electric scooter and one of its key rivals is the TVS iQube which was also updated this year.Benling and Okaya have both seen YoY and MoM growth with 1,166 units and 5,793 units sold in July 2022. Okaya is emerging as a leading electric two wheeler maker posting a 198.99 percent YoY growth and 15.72 percent MoM growth from 5,006 units sold in June 2022. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specs, Colours – 114 Kmph Top Speed

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 was recently revealed by Sidhartha Lal, CEO and MD of Eicher MotorsNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350Royal Enfield motorcycles are fueled more by nostalgia than petrol. We say this because we also have other retro classic motorcycles in 350cc spectrum itself. But they have never made a dent like Royal Enfield motorcycles have. For example, we have Honda H’ness CB350 which sold 3,308 units in May 2022 while in the same month, Classic 350 sold 29,959 units.Even when we look at 500cc+ motorcycles sales charts, that whole segment is mostly driven by Royal Enfield 650 twins with 84.72% market share in June 2022. While every other big bike combined in India only accounts for just 15%. Such is the power of nostalgia Royal Enfield evokes. Now the British brand is making that nostalgia a little more accessible with the launch of Hunter 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – SpecsHunter 350 will sit at the bottom of Royal Enfield’s portfolio in terms of pricing and also, weight. Hunter 350 is a modern interpretation of a retro bike and all design elements and finishes reflect just that. It gets all the retro bike credentials like round headlights, round taillights, round mirrors, fork gaiters, offset speedo like TVS Ronin, curvy and swoopy fuel tank and more.Adding modern vibes is a blacked-out finish at the engine bay and wheels. Fuel tank and side body panels get contrasting colours though which complement the blacked-out engine bay beautifully. But personally, I’m not too hot for its large ‘Royal’ branding on one side and ‘Enfield’ branding on the other side of the 13-litre fuel tank.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 SpecsBut fret not. This style is specific to one of Metro variant’s colour schemes. We say this because we have spotted another Metro variant that has a chick white fuel tank with not-too-shouty graphics. Royal Enfield is clearly going towards ‘urban roadster’ kinda appeal, but with a set of block pattern tyres, it can also come off as a scrambler-style bike too.Siddhartha Lal recently revealed a sneak peek at Metro variants which had a tripper screen. This will be offered as an option, though. We haven’t yet seen a Retro variant to understand how stripped-down it would look when compared to Metro. Both variants will be revealed at launch on 7th August.Features & PricingRetro gets spoked wheels, drum brake at the back, single-channel ABS, older switchgear, basic speedo, halogen taillights and oval-shaped turn indicators. Both variants get 17” wheels, but Metro will get fatter rubber. Retro weighs 177 kg, while Metro weighs 181 kg and gets alloy wheels, disc brakes (300 mm / 270 mm), dual-channel ABS, LED tail lamp, round turn indicators and a modern switch gear from Meteor. Both get around 150 mm of ground clearance and a friendly 800 mm seat height too.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 SpecsBoth Retro and Metro get 41mm telescopic forks up front and twin shockers at the rear. Retro gets Factory Black and Factory Silver colour options. Metro gets Dapper White and Dapper Ash. And Dapper Grey is exclusive to MIY personalization platform. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 also gets the Metro Rebel variant with Rebel Black, Rebel Blue and Rebel Red (MIY) colour schemes.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 ColoursBoth Retro and Metro get the same J-series 349cc engine making 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox with 114 km/h top speed and 36.2 km/l fuel efficiency. In terms of pricing, it is likely to hit the Rs. 1.3 to 1.5 lakh bracket which would make it the most accessible Royal Enfield in terms of price and weight. When launched, it will compete with TVS Ronin, Jawa 42, upcoming Bajaj-Triumph bike and Honda CB350 which is expected to get a Brigade variant soon. More

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      Yamaha Prices August 2022 Increased – FZ, R15, MT15, Fascino, RayZR

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      Even though Yamaha price hike has affected all models, FZ 25 got the most increment of Rs. 2,300Yamaha R15Yamaha has been doing really good in India lately. In June 2022, every single one of its offerings registered a positive growth with 111.89% YoY growth in total. This is in domestic sales, though. And not exports where only a few offerings registered positive growth.Keeping it to India, Yamaha recently gave us enthusiasts, very good news. The Japanese brand has confirmed that it will bring back the iconic and instantly recognizable RX100 moniker. This way, Yamaha has played strings of enthusiasts’ hearts. But we also have not-so-good news from the same company. Which is in the form of a price hike for August 2022.Yamaha Prices August 2022 – MotorcyclesYamaha has announced a price hike for August 2022. This price hike affects all models. But not every model gets the same increment. It varies from model to model and within models, variants too. Let’s go through these new developments.The price hike affects both motorcycles and scooters. Right off the bat, Yamaha FZ 25 gets the most price hike. It amounts to Rs. 2,300 for both FZ 25 and FZS 25 with a 1.59% and 1.54% increment over the previous pricing. Now, FZ 25 prices start from Rs. 1,46,900. All variants of FZ like FZ S and FZ S Deluxe get the same Rs. 1,000 increment with 0.89%, 0.83% and 0.81% increment over previous pricing respectively. Now, FZ prices start from Rs. 1,13,700.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices Aug 2022Second highest price hike is split between FZ X, MT 15 and R15 V4. When we say MT 15, all the colour variants get the same increment. Also, all the variants of R15 V4 like Metallic Red, Dark Knight, Racing Blue and even R15 M and World Grand Prix 60th Edition also get the same price hike. That amounts to Rs. 1,500.Last motorcycle on this list, R15 S gets a Rs. 1,000 price increment with just 0.62% increment which is second lowest in this entire list. MT 15 prices now start from Rs. 1,63,400 and R 15 V4 from Rs. 1,78,900.Yamaha Prices August 2022 – ScootersJust like motorcycles, Yamaha scooters also get a price hike for the month of August 2022. It is to be noted that drum brake variants of both Yamaha’s scooters, Fascino and Ray ZR do not get any sort of price hikes at all. Thus, it is likely that this new price hike with respect to rising input costs, seems to be primarily related to braking hardware and especially disc brakes. Apart from just braking hardware, other components will also have contributed, though.Yamaha Scooter Prices Aug 2022Interestingly, the most expensive scooter from Yamaha in India, Aerox 155 maxi-scooter, is the one that gets the least price hike of just Rs. 500. This amounts to just 0.36% increment. Completing the list of Yamaha’s price hike, we have the Fascino and Ray ZR 125cc scooters that received Rs. 1,400 price hikes each. This amounts to just around 1.65% increment over outgoing prices.Disc variants of Fascino now start from Rs. 85,030 and Ray ZR from Rs. 85,330. Manufacturers try to absorb most of the rising input costs and very little will be ported over to the customers to bear. Same goes with Yamaha too and this price hike is mostly comparable to the hike we saw in June 2022. All price hikes mentioned in the post are ex-sh, Delhi.  More

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      Two Wheeler Sales July 2022 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield

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      Total two wheeler sales, among 6 leading manufactures in India, have seen an increase in domestic markets while exports dipped YoY and MoMRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorTwo wheeler sales in India have ended on a positive note in July 2022. All major manufacturers showed off a year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM) growth in sales. Exports, on the other hand, stood in the red. It was Hero MotoCorp that dominated the domestic sale list while Bajaj Auto led in terms of exportsTaking leading 6 major two wheeler makers into account, sales in domestic markets stood at 13,07,132 units in July 2022. This was an 8.87 percent YoY growth over 12,00,621 units sold in July 2021 relating to a 1,06,511 unit volume growth. MoM sales were up 5.40 percent over 12,40,137 units sold in June 2022.Two Wheeler Sales July 2022Hero MotoCorp commanded the domestic sales list with 4,30,684 units sold in the past month, up 034 percent compared to 4,29,208 units sold in July 2021 with a 32.95 percent share. MoM sales dipped 7.02 percent as against 4,63,201 units sold in June 2022. Best sellers include the Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Deluxe, Pleasure and Maestro. The company has also expanded its lineup with the new Super Splendor 125 Canvas Black Edition in 2 variants to bring in added sales.Next in line was Honda 2W with sales of 4,02,701 units, up 18.40 percent from 3,40,133 units sold in July 2021. It was also a MoM growth of 13.26 percent over 3,56,560 units sold in June 2022. Share percent increased from 28.67 percent held in June 2022 to 30.81 percent in the past month. Honda Dio Sports Limited Edition has just been launched in two colour schemes with a starting price of Rs. 68,317.Two Wheeler Sales July 2022TVS Motor has reported a YoY and MoM growth in domestic sales to 2,01,842 units in July 2022. This was a 26,773 unit volume growth from 1,75,169 units sold in July 2021 while in June 2022, the company recorded domestic sales at 1,93,090 units. Bajaj Auto (1,64,384 units) and Suzuki (60,589 units) each posted YoY and MoM growth in July 2022 while Royal Enfield saw an 18.42 percent YoY growth to 46,529 units in July 2022 but sales dipped MoM by 7.43 percent from 50,265 units sold in June 2022.Two Wheeler Exports July 2022Export of two wheelers, which stood at 3,28,588 units in July 2022 dipped 6.04 percent YoY and 10.64 percent MoM. It was Bajaj Auto that headed this list with 1,50,670 units shipped in July 2022, down 13.58 percent from 1,74,337 units sold in July 2021. It was also a MoM de-growth of 21.06 percent from 1,90,865 units shipped in June 2022.Bajaj Auto was the only two wheeler maker to record exports above the 1 lakh unit mark. TVS exports increased 11.60 percent YoY to 97,716 units while MoM exports fell 2.89 percent from 1,00,625 units sold in June 2022.Two Wheeler Exports July 2022Exports of Honda fell 9.82 percent YoY but grew by 44.56 percent MoM to 40,942 units in July 2022. It was followed by Hero MotoCorp with YoY and MoM de-growth at 14,896 units from 25,190 units sold in July 2021 and 21,657 units sold in June 2022. Suzuki and Royal Enfield exports were at 15,338 units and 9,026 units in July 2022 respectively.Total Two Wheeler Sales July 2022Taking total two wheeler sales (domestic and exports) into account, it was a YoY and MoM growth. Sales stood at 16,35,720 units in July 2022, up 5.51 percent over 15,50,349 units sold in July 2021. It was also a growth of 1.73 percent when compared to 16,07,837 units sold in June 2022.Two Wheeler Total July 2022Hero MotoCorp topped the list despite a YoY de-growth. Sales stood at 4,45,580 units, down 1.94 percent from 4,54,398 units sold in July 2021. It was also an 8.10 percent MoM de-growth from 4,84,867 units sold in June 2022. Honda two wheeler sales ended with YoY and MoM growth of 15.07 percent and 15.57 percent respectively with 4,43,643 units sold in the past month.Bajaj total sales were at 3,15,054 units in July 2022, relating to a YoY de-growth of 4.69 percent while MoM sales dipped 0.28 percent. TVS (2,99,658 units) in July 2022 saw a YoY and MoM growth in total sales while Suzuki sales were at 76,230 units and Royal Enfield sold 55,555 units in the past month. More

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      New TVS Scooter Patent Leaks – Powered By Hydrogen

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      TVS is the first mainstream two wheeler manufacturer to implement Hydrogen powertrain on a scooter prototypeImage for representation purpose onlyTVS Motor sold 2,99,658 units in July 2022 constituting both domestic and export sales with a steady 14.06% growth YoY. TVS was in the spotlight recently because of the launch of their new motorcycle Ronin. They are back in the news, this time for a patent leak.TVS is developing a new prototype scooter that is powered by hydrogen. You might have heard of hydrogen fuel-cell-powered cars like Toyota Mirai. Or other hydrogen-powered concept vehicles like Suzuki Crosscage and Honda’s unnamed prototype. This is probably the first time a mainstream two wheeler brand is trying something like this.Yamaha, along with Toyota has designed a 100% hydrogen-powered V8 engine. But the concept of hydrogen fuel-cell on a modest scooter and aimed at masses, was unheard of. But TVS is implementing it on the iQube scooter with easy assembly and maintenance in mind. As good as EVs are, charging time is still a fly in the ointment. Hence, manufacturers have been slowly experimenting with substitutes. Honda is even working on flex-fuel technology too for budget vehicles.TVS iQube HydrogenIn the patent drawings of TVS iQube hydrogen, we can see the basic layout of the entire powertrain, except for the motor. We can see an electric battery at the floorboard which suggests that TVS might be considering hydrogen fuel cells as a range extender to an already existing EV platform.TVS iQube HydrogenSpeaking of hydrogen, we can see two canisters holding this compressed gas at the front, held in place by the front downtube. Fuel cells are housed under the seat, where a battery would be in a conventional EV. We can also see other components required to regulate gaseous fuel like pressure regulator, flow-meter and shut-off valve, all taking their respective place near swingarm.Hydrogen fuel cells are the party piece of this powertrain. It generates electricity when hydrogen is pumped into Anode and gets split by reacting with the catalyst to form electrons and protons. These electrons flow towards Cathode by completing the electrical circuit. Hence creating electric current to power the motor, and propel the vehicle. It doesn’t end there. At cathode, hydrogen and oxygen combine to form the by-product, water.Implications Of Hydrogen In IndiaHydrogen fuel cells promise zero carbon footprint like EVs. But negate the charging time and infrastructure that is currently plaguing EVs. Normal hydro-carbon fuel stations and existing fuel transportation systems can be readily used or slightly modified to accommodate hydrogen fuel supply and workflow. Looking at the upsides, most countries are considering hydrogen to be better than EVs.But it is not all sunshine, though. Right now, hydrogen is vastly created by splitting water molecules with very high energy inputs. We are wasting a lot of electricity to make hydrogen and then we are using it to generate significantly less electricity to run the vehicle. The secondary losses are a lot more which EVs are not associated with. And coming to the “green” part, electricity to split water molecules comes from coal mostly and hydrogen is distributed by transportation burning diesel fuel. Hydrogen has potential, but we have to find an economical and renewable way to produce it and supply it.Source More