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    Ola Electric Scooter Owner Pours Petrol On His S1 PRO – Sets It On Fire

    One owner paraded his Ola electric scooter with donkey in Maharashtra – Other in Tamil Nadu poured petrol and set it on fireOla Electric Scooter S1 Pro set on fire by ownerOla entered the electric two-wheeler segment in India after acquiring a Netherlands-origin electric scooter company Etergo BV, which was founded in 2014, in 2020. The company’s AppScooter, on which the Ola S1 pro is based, was first revealed in 2018 and it won a number of awards at different events, including CES 2019 and Automotive Brand Contest, Germany.Ola S1 Pro has a claimed range of 181 kms and is fitted with a 3.97 kWh battery, which powers a ‘Hyperdrive’ motor that delivers output of 8.5kW and torque of 58 Nm. Top speed of the scooter is 115 kmph and 0-60 kmph is achieved in 5 seconds. The S1 Pro weighs 125 kg and rides on 110/70-R12 tyres.Ola Electric Scooter Set On Fire By OwnerA new incident has come to light, where owner of S1 Pro has set his electric scooter on fire. The video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. As per Sun News, the said owner of Ola electric scooter, Dr. Prithviraj was unhappy with the performance as well as range.Dr. Prithviraj got delivery about 3 months ago, and has been facing issues from the start. He had complained to Ola Electric about the same multiple times. Ola support did take a look at the scooter, and found no issues. He claims that the range is erratic. Today, his scooter stopped working after 44 kms. Angry with this, he set his scooter on fire by pouring petrol over it. The incident took place near Ambur bypass road, Tamil Nadu[embedded content][embedded content]Ola Electric Scooter RecallFollowing spate of incidents involving electric scooters of different manufacturers, which have caused death and injuries, Ola Electric have announced that they will recall 1,441 units of its S1 Pro electric scooters. These affected electric scooters will be in for proper check-up and fixing of any issue which surface.It all started when one of the Ola electric scooters caught fire, while it was parked in Pune last month. According to Ola Electric, preliminary investigation revealed that it was an isolated incident and not an inherent issue with the battery or other parts fitted to its scooters. However, the company added that investigation, focusing on the battery and heat management system, was ongoing to find how the scooter self-combusted.Experts to Examine ScootersOla Electric said that the recalled units are of the same batch as the above-mentioned scooter which caught fire and all of them will undergo a detailed diagnostics and health check. The company says it has hired services of experts in this field to find the reason behind the fire adding that once investigations are complete, the findings will be made public. Videos and pictures of Ola S1 Pro catching fire went viral on social media. This caused panic among owners. Embarrassing the company, which invested Rs 2,400 crore to set up a scooter manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu in 2020.However, it is not only Ola Electric which has been hit by issues with electric scooters. Okinawa has recalled 3,215 units of its Praise Pro electric scooters to fix battery-related issues. Last week in Hyderabad, the battery of a Pure EV electric scooter exploded while it was being charged, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to two others. This led to Pure EV recalling 2,000 units of Etrance+ and EPluto 7G electric scooters to check their batteries and chargers. Following these incidents, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari warned electric vehicle manufacturers that if they don’t recall their vehicles and thoroughly check them, the companies will have to face the full force of law.Ola Electric Scooter Production To Increase FurtherCurrently, Ola is the No 2 electric scooter brand in India. First being Hero Electric. As per FADA date, in March 2022 alone, Ola delivered more than 9k electric scooters. Speaking to the media recently, Ola said that they are currently manufacturing about 800 electric scooters per day. Total production has already crossed the 50k mark.Production will be increasing to 2,000 scooters per day in a few months. Current production capacity is at 15 lakh units per year. At full capacity, production can be at 1 crore units per year. Due to the current scenario, shortage of parts – production is largely hindered. More

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    Ducati Multistrada V2 India Launch Price Rs 14.65 L – Two Colours

    The new Ducati Multistrada V2 is a direct rival to other flagship ADVs like BMW F 850 GS and Tiger 900 GTDucati Multistrada V2 SDucati has launched the 2022 Multistrada V2 in India at a starting price of Rs 14.65 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in two variants- standard and S, the latter priced at Rs Rs 16.65 lakh (ex-showroom). The adventure tourer made its global debut in September last year and replaces the outgoing Multistrada 950.However, Multistrada was only offered in fully-loaded S trim in India priced at Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom), thus making the new Multistrada V2 more accessible. The adventure bike comes with a series of upgrades and improvements over its predecessor.Ducati Multistrada V2 ErgonomicsThe new Multi V2 doesn’t stray away from the older Multi 950 as far as looks are concerned. It gets new body graphics and colour options with the updated palette comprising “Ducati Red” colour with black rims as standard for both trims. The top-spec S variant can also be had with a new “Street Grey” livery with a black frame and GP Red wheel rims through special order.Ergonomics of the ADV have been tweaked to improve in order to make the bike more accessible for all purposes including touring, off-roading and urban commutes. Shape of the seat has been modified and seat height has been reduced by 10mm to 830mm making it easier to place one’s feet on the ground. The new bike also weighs 5kg lighter than its predecessor achieved thanks to a lighter engine, wheels and other components.Ducati Multistrada V2 SPowertrain Specs & FeaturesMajor updates have been made to the powertrain setup that now features a 937 cc Ducati Testastretta twin-cylinder unit with Desmodromic distribution. This mill dishes out 113 bhp at 9000rpm and 94 Nm at 6750rpm and is paired with a new 6-speed gearbox. It also receives a new 8-disc, hydraulic, slip and assist clutch along with a new engine cover.Coming to features, Multistrada V2 is offered with four riding modes namely Sport, Touring, Urban, and Enduro. It is laced with an electronics suite comparing traction control, a hill-hold function, an LCD instrument console and cornering ABS. The top-spec S variant is loaded with additional techs like a full-LED headlight with Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL) system, a 5.0-inch TFT dash, backlit switches, a hands-free system, cruise control and a bi-directional quick-shifter.Hardware SpecsHardware configurations of Multistrada V2 haven’t been touched. It is underpinned by a trellis frame with a double-sided aluminium swingarm which is identical to Multistrada 950. In the standard variant, this frame sits on 48mm upside-down front forks and a mono-shock at the rear. For the S variant, it receives Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO semi-active suspension system.Suspension setup on both variants is fully adjustable but on the standard bike, it is adjusted manually whereas in the S variant it is done electronically. Anchorage is handled by 320mm discs up front and a single 265mm disc at the rear chewed by Brembo monobloc callipers at both ends and aided by a dual-channel ABS. More

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    Ola Electric Scooter Production Crosses 50k In Record Time

    Ola Electric currently produces about 800 scooters per day – This will increase to 2,000 per day in a few monthsImage – Paresh PatilOla entered the electric two-wheeler segment in India after acquiring a Netherlands-origin electric scooter company Etergo BV, which was founded in 2014, in 2020. The company’s AppScooter, on which the Ola S1 pro is based, was first revealed in 2018 and it won a number of awards at different events, including CES 2019 and Automotive Brand Contest, Germany.Ola S1 Pro has a claimed range of 181 kms and is fitted with a 3.97 kWh battery, which powers a ‘Hyperdrive’ motor that delivers output of 8.5kW and torque of 58 Nm. Top speed of the scooter is 115 kmph and 0-60 kmph is achieved in 5 seconds. The S1 Pro weighs 125 kg and rides on 110/70-R12 tyres.Ola Electric Scooter Production To Increase FurtherCurrently, Ola is the No 2 electric scooter brand in India. First being Hero Electric. As per FADA date, in March 2022 alone, Ola delivered more than 9k electric scooters. Speaking to the media recently, Ola said that they are currently manufacturing about 800 electric scooters per day. Total production has already crossed the 50k mark.Production will be increasing to 2,000 scooters per day in a few months. Current production capacity is at 15 lakh units per year. At full capacity, production can be at 1 crore units per year. Due to the current scenario, shortage of parts – production is largely hindered.Ola vs Ather vs Chetak vs iQube – Electric Scooter Sales March 2022Ola Electric Scooter RecallFollowing spate of incidents involving electric scooters of different manufacturers, which have caused death and injuries, Ola Electric have announced that they will recall 1,441 units of its S1 Pro electric scooters. These affected electric scooters will be in for proper check-up and fixing of any issue which surface.It all started when one of the Ola electric scooters caught fire, while it was parked in Pune last month. According to Ola Electric, preliminary investigation revealed that it was an isolated incident and not an inherent issue with the battery or other parts fitted to its scooters. However, the company added that investigation, focusing on the battery and heat management system, was ongoing to find how the scooter self-combusted.Experts to Examine ScootersOla Electric said that the recalled units are of the same batch as the above-mentioned scooter which caught fire and all of them will undergo a detailed diagnostics and health check. The company says it has hired services of experts in this field to find the reason behind the fire adding that once investigations are complete, the findings will be made public. Videos and pictures of Ola S1 Pro catching fire went viral on social media. This caused panic among owners. Embarrassing the company, which invested Rs 2,400 crore to set up a scooter manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu in 2020.However, it is not only Ola Electric which has been hit by issues with electric scooters. Okinawa has recalled 3,215 units of its Praise Pro electric scooters to fix battery-related issues. Last week in Hyderabad, the battery of a Pure EV electric scooter exploded while it was being charged, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to two others. This led to Pure EV recalling 2,000 units of Etrance+ and EPluto 7G electric scooters to check their batteries and chargers. Following these incidents, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari warned electric vehicle manufacturers that if they don’t recall their vehicles and thoroughly check them, the companies will have to face the full force of law.Source More

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    Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Mar 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Pulsar, CB350

    Royal Enfield commanded this list with more than an 80 percent market share even as overall sales dipped 10.57 percent YoYModified Meteor by Ironwood CustomMotorcycles in the 200-500cc segment sees outstanding demand in India however, sales in the past month have dipped, with buyers probably wary of continually rising fuel prices. Total sales in March 2022 stood at 67,697 units, down 10.57 percent over 75,698 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales however increased 13.95 percent from 59,411 units sold in February 2022.Motorcycle Sales 200cc To 500cc – Mar 2022Once again it was Royal Enfield in the lead with 5 of its 350cc models in the top 5 positions. Classic 350 was the highest selling model in this list with 32,694 units sold last month, up 3.15 percent over 31,696 units sold in March 2021. It commands a 48.29 percent market share down from 50.63 percent held in February 2022 when sales stood at 30,082 units, relating to an 8.68 percent MoM increase. None of the other bikes on this list were able to see sales above the 10,000 unit mark.At No. 2 was the Bullet 350 with 8,283 units sold in March 2022. This was a YoY de-growth of 14.55 percent over 9,693 units sold in March 2021 with market share of 12.24 percent. MoM sales improved 28.78 percent from 6,432 units sold in February 2022 when market share stood at 10.83 percent.Royal Enfield Meteor sales dipped YoY and MoM to 6,589 units last month. Sales stood at 19,596 units in March 2021 and at 6,749 units in February 2022. Meteor 350 recently received some colour updates even as its features and engine specifications remained unchanged.Motorcycle sales 200cc to 500cc – March 2022 vs March 2021 (YoY)Increased demand has been noted for the RE Himalayan. Sales in the past month stood at 5,225 units, up 80.30 percent over 2,898 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales also increased by 75.51 percent from 2,977 units sold in February 2022. Royal Enfield is currently developing a more powerful version of the Himalayan. It will deliver better performance as compared to its current version.RE Electra sales dipped 9.24 percent last month to 4,460 units, down from 4,914 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales improved 30.18 percent from 3,426 units sold in February 2022. Breaking the Royal Enfield stronghold was the Honda H’ness CB 350. Sales stood at 3,406 units in the past month, down 20.83 percent over 4,302 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increased 9.91 percent from 3,099 units sold in February 2022.Pulsar, KTM, DominarAt No. 7 was the Bajaj Pulsar 220/250cc. Sales suffered a 51.06 percent YoY de-growth down to 2,531 units last month from 5,172 units sold in March 2021. It was however a 2.26 percent increase in MoM sales as against 2,475 units sold in February 2022.Motorcycle sales 200cc to 500cc – March 2022 vs Feb 2022 (MoM)Following in quick succession were the KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) with 1,539 units sold, up 23.22 percent over 1,249 units sold in March 2021. The KTM 250 also saw MoM growth of 8 percent from 1,425 units sold in February 2022. Dominar 250 (694 units) and FZ25 (500 units) noted increased MoM sales by 45.80 percent and 103.25 percent respectively.In March 2022, Apache 310 sales stood at 475 units while there were 410 units of Dominar 400 sold along with 354 units of CB300R. Suzuki Gixxer 250 sales stood at 203 units last month. Husqvarna 250 (120 units), Ninja 300 (103 units) and Avenger 220 (98 units) along with 12 units of CB 500 and 1 unit of KTM 390 (RC + Duke + ADV) completed the list. More

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    Ather Electric Scooter To Get New Variants – More Range

    Currently, Ather offers 450 Plus for Rs 1.50 lakh and 450X for Rs 1.60 lakh (both prices ex-showroom)Existing Ather Electric ScooterFor a new startup to build the first premium electric scooter in India speaks volumes about the people involved in the firm. In a short span of time, Ather Energy has been able to attract a sizeable number of consumers toward electric mobility. The Bengaluru-based EV manufacturing startup currently retails two e-scooters- 450 Plus and 450X.In an interaction, Ather CEO, Tarun Mehta gave some insights into the company’s future. Ather Energy is looking to add two new battery-powered scooters to its lineup. Both these scooters will be built on the existing 450 e-scooter platform.Upcoming Ather 450 E-scooters450X is currently the higher sales volume generator, thanks to a piece of richer equipment and extra range on offer per full charge. A new version of the electric scooter is currently under development which will offer a higher range than 450X.The aforementioned goal may be achieved with a larger battery pack. This may lead to the scooter gaining a wider stance, as well as a larger bodywork to account for a larger power source. Top speed and performance are unlikely to witness any massive changes. Price of this scooter will be evidently more than 450X.Ather Electric ScooterComing to the second addition to the Ather lineup, this version of the electric scooter will receive cosmetic enhancements in form of new colour options, however, current design will be retained. In all probability, this scooter will be a sportier-looking derivative of 450X.Details about these two e-scooters are still thin. These new variants of Ather 450 are expected to make their debuts towards the end of this year or early next year. With rising competition in the electric two-wheeler space, Ather clearly wants to strengthen its portfolio of electric scooters.Ather 450X, 450 Plus updatesAther recently launched a new update for its electric scooters- 450X and 450 Plus. As per this new update, owners of both these e-scooters will benefit from an additional ride mode called SmartEco mode. The new ride mode has been designed to dynamically adjust range and performance. Latest SmartEco ride mode will only be available to users who have Ather Connect Pro subscription plans.450X is powered by a 6kW (8.04 bhp) electric motor that draws its energy from a Lithium-ion battery pack. It accelerates from 0-40kmph in 3.3 seconds and promises a real world range of up to 85km on a single charge. On the other hand, 450 Plus is powered by an electric motor that kicks out a peak output of 5.4kW (7.2 bhp) and 22 Nm of torque. True range is claimed to be 70km on a full charge.Source More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust Spied For First Time

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 caught testing once again on the road – A major departure from the Himalayan 411New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield is developing the new Himalayan 450, designed for both India and the world. The motorcycle was recently caught testing again, this time by automotive enthusiast Bibin Benny Mathew. Thanks to camouflage, most of the design is still not completely visible. But from what we can see, it is going to get an all new design.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – What to expect?Upcoming Himalayan 450 is expected to come with a newly developed engine, displacing around 450cc. Power and torque output numbers are not revealed yet, but it could be developing around 40 bhp and 45 Nm of torque.A 6-speed gearbox will make it to the Himalayan 450. Unlike the 5-speed unit found on the more off-road oriented Himalayan 411. On the features front, we can expect a host of electronic packages from Royal Enfield like ride-by-wire, riding modes, tripper display for Bluetooth connectivity and navigation.New Himalayan 450 comes with a tubular frame at the front to hold jerry cans. A tubular frame at the back for mounting luggage. The motorcycle also gets a front beak to complete the adventure-tourer look.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450The seat on the Himalayan 450 is a split unit and looks large enough to offer good riding comfort. The Rider’s triangle seems to be different than current Himalayan. The footpegs of Himalayan 450 look a little too rear set for a hardcore off-roader. The Himalayan 411 gets centre-set footpegs for comfortable touring and for maneuvering the motorcycle while standing up. The Himalayan 450 seems to have a slightly committed riding position.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust DesignThe upcoming REH 450 will feature an exhaust system which has not been seen on any Royal Enfield motorcycle. The design is somewhat similar to those seen on KTM Duke and Adventure motorcycles. Even the design of engine block is quite different, which we have not seen on other RE motorcycles.It is is expected to get similar wheels and tyre combinations to the Himalayan 411 with a 21” wheel at the front and 17” at the rear. We can also expect a slightly bigger fuel tank than the Himalayan 411. The Himalayan 450 might not get switchable ABS like the Scram 411.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Himalayan 450 test mule is seen with vertically laid-out instrument cluster. Speaking about suspension setup, in the front it gets USD forks and the rear is suspended via a monoshock. USD forks will likely make the motorcycle nimble in terms of handling, as will have a tighter chassis mount at the front.Pricing and launch details are unknown. Launch of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 might result in the company discontinuing existing Himalayan and become the most powerful single-cylinder motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s stable. More

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    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup March 2022 – 125, 150, 160, 200, 250cc

    Bajaj Pulsar sales and exports dipped YoY by 10.04 percent but improved on a MoM basis by 24.53 percentBajaj Pulsar RS 200. Image – MotoBikeBajaj Auto Limited has posted a YoY decline in total sales of the Pulsar range (domestic + exports) to the extent of 10.04 percent with 1,00,987 units sold in the past month. This was as compared to 1,12,268 units sold in March 2021. MoM total sales however, posted an increase by 24.53 percent from 81,094 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Domestic Sales – March 2022Pulsar is an important model in the company lineup. It contributes to efficient sales but in the recent past, domestic sales and exports have been rather lacklustre. In March 2022, domestic sales dipped 21.70 percent with every model in the Pulsar range posting a de-growth. Sales stood at 67,339 units last month, down from 85,999 units sold in March 2021.Pulsar 125 posted a 5.41 percent de-growth to 39,687 units from 41,956 units sold in March 2021. It commanded a 58.94 percent share. MoM sales however, increased 32.26 percent over 30,006 units sold in February 2022.Of the Pulsar 150cc, sales dipped 38.95 percent YoY to 18,044 units, relating to a volume de-growth of 11,512 units from 29,556 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increased 1.35 percent from 17,804 units sold in February 2022. Sales of the Pulsar 160, 180 and 200cc also fell 24.03 percent to 7,077 units from 9,315 units sold in March 2021 while there was a 51.67 percent MoM improvement over 4,666 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Sales March 2022220F/250cc Pulsar sales dipped 51.06 percent to 2,531 units from 5,172 units sold in the same month of the previous year. MoM sales increased 2.26 percent from 2,475 units sold in February 2022. It is to be noted that the Pulsar 180 and Pulsar 220 are no longer listed on the official Bajaj Auto website for India.Bajaj Pulsar Exports – March 2022Performance was better in global markets with the Bajaj Pulsar posting a 28.15 percent YoY growth to 33,648 units over 26,256 units sold in March 2021. MoM exports increased 28.71 percent from 26,143 units shipped in February 2022.In export markets, it was the Pulsar 160,180 and 200cc that saw most demand. Sales increased 23.94 percent to 9,618 units in the past month, up from 7,760 units sold in March 2021. MoM shipments however, dipped 28.85 percent from 13,518 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Exports March 2022Bajaj Pulsar 150cc exports dipped YoY by 29.25 percent to 9,614 units while MoM sales improved by 23.45 percent over 7,788 units sold in February 2022. Pulsar 125cc shipments increased marginally by 1.31 percent to 3,408 units last month, up from 3,364 units shipped in March 2021 while exports dipped 16.16 percent MoM from 4,065 units sold in February 2022. Bajaj Pulsar 220F/250 has not seen much demand globally. Sales have dipped both YoY and MoM by as much as 99.48 percent and 98.96 percent to just 8 units in March 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Total Sales March 2022Total sales saw Pulsar 125 at the top of the list with 43,095 units sold despite a 4.91 percent YoY de-growth while commanding a 42.67 percent share. MoM sales increased 26.49 percent from 34,071 units sold in February 2022 when share percentage had stood at 42.01 percent.Bajaj Pulsar Total (Sales + Exports) March 2022Thereafter YoY sales of Pulsar 150 (27,658 units), Pulsar 160, 180, 200 (16,695 units) and Pulsar 220F/250 (2,539 units) suffered de-growth. MoM sales of Pulsar 150cc increased by 8.07 percent. Total sales of the Pulsar 160,180 and 200 (16,695 units) and of the 200F/250 (2,539 units) dipped both YoY and MoM. More

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    New Uranus RS Electric Scooter Debuts – 100 Km Range, 110 Kmph Top Speed

    Trinity Uranus RS electric scooter is available at an introductory price of 5,888 Euros, approximately Rs 4.88 lakhNew Uranus Electric ScooterElectric two-wheelers have been registering consistent improvements in terms of their range, top speed and other performance parameters. A relevant example is Uranus RS electric scooter, launched by Germany-based electric mobility startup Trinity. It will be available in showrooms from May 2022 onwards. After the introductory period, the scooter’s price will be increased to around 6,388 Euros (~ Rs 5.29 lakh).Uranus RS Electric Scooter featuresTrinity Uranus RS electric scooter comes in a compact package, but don’t make any assumptions based on its size. The scooter has relatively better numbers in terms of its range and top speed. Uranus RS comes with dual battery packs as standard, which ensure there’s plenty of juice for fast acceleration and best in class range. The lithium-ion batteries are of 72V/ 32Ah capacity.On a full charge, Uranus RS electric scooter can cover a distance of around 60 miles (approx. 100 km). Range could vary based on the terrain, traffic conditions, outside temperature, driving skills, etc. The scooter gets its power from a brushless DC motor that can generate around 15 hp of max power. It’s this powerful motor that allows the scooter to reach a top speed of 110 kmph.To allow users the option to prioritize between speed and range, Uranus RS electric scooter has been equipped with three ride modes. For max miles, users can switch to Eco mode. With Eco setting, the scooter top speed is limited to 55 kmph.Uranus RS Electric ScooterSecond mode is the Standard mode, which is essentially a balance between speed and range. In Standard ride mode, top speed is limited to 80 kmph. Standard mode is best suited for city ride conditions.In situations where users need more speed, the Sport mode can be engaged. Sport mode allows the scooter to achieve its top speed of 110 kmph. This mode can be used in various environments such as during overtaking, riding on highways, etc.Uranus RS stylingUranus RS utilizes a retro design theme with features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, chrome highlights, curvy body panels, broad front mudguard and large floorboard area. The scooter has a comfortable, upright riding stance. Its compact profile will make it possible to effortlessly zip through city streets. The scooter is expected to be offered in a range of exciting colour options.In Europe, Uranus RS comes under the A1 electric scooter category. People with a car driving license and the B196 extension will be eligible to legally ride this scooter. At this point of time, it is not certain if Trinity will launch Uranus RS globally. Initially, the company is likely to focus on European markets. The relatively high cost of the scooter makes it unviable in quite a few locations including India. More