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      Ola S1 Electric Scooter Price Reveal Teaser By CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

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      New Ola Electric Scooter Price Revealed By CEOOla Series S1 or Ola S1 electric scooter rivals segment heavyweights such as Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and Simple One
      Ride-hailing major- Ola, has stepped into electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry of India. After months of anticipation, Ola will finally launch its first electric scooter Series S1 tomorrow, 15th Aug 2021. Ahead of that, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has revealed the price of their Ola S1 electric scooter in the teaser video below. Bookings of the e-scooter had already commenced a few days at a refundable token amount of Rs 499.
      Customers will be delivered their Ola e-scooter directly to their doorstep. According to the company, over 1 lakh bookings had been received on the first day of the booking from as many as 10,000 places across the country.
      Ola S1 Electric Scooter Price
      Ola S1 is based on Etergo Appscooter since Ola acquired the Dutch EV brand in May last year. Hence, most of its specs and features have been borrowed from its Dutch twin. This includes alloy wheels, a Lithium-ion battery, a digital instrument console, cloud connectivity and more.
      The digital instrument display will additionally feature Bluetooth connectivity that will allow users to pair their smartphones with the scooter. Take a look at the official Ola S1 Electric Scooter Price Teaser By CEO Bhavish Aggarwal below.
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      Now that we know that price of Ola Electric scooter ahead of its launch, lets talk about other details. Apart from these, earlier teasers had revealed that the electric scooter will offer some class-leading attributes such as 50-litre under-seat storage and app-based keyless access. It is offered in as many as nine colour options including Red, Blue, Yellow, Silver, Gold, Pink, Black, Blue, Grey and White and in three different finishes- matte, metallic and pastel.
      Specifications
      In terms of dimension, the scooter measures 1,860mm in length, 700mm in width and 1,155mm in height. It offers a saddle height of 800mm and a wheelbase of 1,345mm while it tips the weighing scales at just 74 kilos. As seen in the earlier images, the Ola e-scooter features a quirky-looking twin-beam LED headlight with an LED DRL strip around the main cluster. Since its dimensions are compact, its riding dynamics also seem fairly simple.
      Series S will be powered by a 3.6kWh battery pack which feeds energy to a 6kW electric motor that offers a top speed of 100kmph and a 0-45kmph acceleration in just 4.5 seconds. Its powertrain specs also make it eligible for all the benefits listed under the revised FAME II policy. This powertrain returns a range of 150km on a single charge.
      Ola FutureFactory
      The uni-structural body frame of the Ola e-scooter is suspended on telescopic forks at front and a horizontally-mounted shock absorber at rear. The scooter is being manufactured at the newly constructed 500-acre facility of Ola Futurefactory in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. This plant will have an annual production capacity of 2 million units in the first phase. More

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      Honda U-BE Electric Scooter With Single Seat Makes Global Debut

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      Honda U-BE Electric ScooterElectric two-wheeler segment in China is far more evolved, as compared to the Indian market
      Honda’s Chinese subsidiary Wuyang Honda has multiple electric two-wheelers in the Chinese market including electric bicycles, electric moped, and electric scooters. The company has recently launched two new products, one of which is U-GO electric scooter. The second product is U-be, which is pretty radical in it design and form.
      Honda U-be electric scooter – key features
      Meant for short city sprints, Honda U-be is a single seat electric scooter. It looks just like a standard electric scooter, but at the rear, the pillion section has been chopped off completely. That leaves the rear wheels in a protruding position. It may take some time to accept the radical design of U-be and to understand that it’s focused more on utility.
      The basic idea is to reduce overall weight of the scooter, so that it can extract more miles from the battery. Honda U-be comes with a large floorboard, which can be used to carry a wide variety of heavy items such as groceries, luggage, etc.
      The scooter has a comfortable upright riding stance. With the large foot space, users can expect optimal comfort and easy mount and dismount. Other key features include anti-theft key lock and USB port.
      Honda U-BE Electric Scooter
      Once the brain adjusts to its radical profile, one can appreciate that this scooter is quite cute indeed. Some key styling bits include trendy headlamp with integrated turn indicators, sharp tail lamp, and comfy, dual-tone saddle with quilted pattern.
      The scooter is equipped with a stylish digital instrument console that displays a range of information such as speed, odometer, mileage, voltage, and battery status. Colour options for U-be include white, grey, red and blue.
      Honda U-be powertrain and specs
      Depending on their needs, customers can choose from three battery packs – 48V-15Ah, 48V-20Ah and 48V-24Ah. Respective mileage for these battery packs is 55km, 70km, and 85km. The scooter utilizes a high-efficiency motor that is low on noise and power consumption.
      Honda U-BE Electric Scooter
      Overall ride dynamics is further enhanced with the high-performance controller. It ensures smooth power supply and takes care of problem areas such as over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature. Honda U-be can easily tackle slopes of up to 12 degrees. At 54 kg, Honda U-be will be pretty easy to manoeuvre. The only concern that some users can have is that this scooter has max speed of 25 kmph.
      It is unlikely that U-be will be launched in India. Here, the company is planning something different. One of these could be Benly e electric, which was recently spotted undergoing ARAI testing. By 2024, Honda has plans to launch at least three electric two-wheelers in India. More

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      Ampere Electric Scooter, EVs Record 1 Lakh Sales Milestone – Across 400 Towns

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      Ampere Electric ScootersThis milestone of 1 lakh units includes both Ampere and ELE brand of EVs – Across 400 towns in India
      Ampere Vehicles, the e-mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Limited, has achieved a major milestone. The company’s customer base currently stands at 1 lakh spread over 400 towns in India. These sales include both brands – Ampere and ELE brands.
      Ampere Vehicles had acquired Noida-based electric three-wheeler company, Bestway Agencies in which it currently commands a 74 percent stake. This company sells e-rickshaws under the ELE brand.
      Increase In Demand
      An increase is demand for electric vehicles has been seen with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when more personal means of travel gained prominence over public transport. These electric vehicles were found ideal for daily commute for both home makers and office goers.
      It was also sought by students, fleet operators and by last mile delivery operators. Its long distance per charge, light weight portable batteries and convenience of charging points worked in its favour. Rising fuel prices coupled with new FAME II policies and the more recent subsidies offered by various State Government also lead to increased sales.
      Ampere Electric Scooter Dealer
      Ampere Vehicles Support Base
      Ampere Vehicles has now expanded to over 500 touch points that include 350 dealership in e-scooter segment and 165 dealers for its ELE e-rickshaws. The company has strengthened its presence in this space with a pan India eco-system offering a range of produces coupled with a strong retail network, after sales service backup and trained mechanics. The company also offers customers several financing schemes through Greaves Finance and other partners.
      Buoyed by this success, the company has announced investment to the extent of Rs 700 crores over a 10 year period for a new and exclusive electric vehicle factory in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The facility will be spread over 14 lakh square feet and will become one of the largest state-of-the-art e-mobility manufacturing plants in the country.
      Ampere EVs More Affordable
      Following changes in FAME II subsides, that offers 50 percent more subsidy at Rs 15,000 per kWh on electric bikes and scooters in India along with benefits being offered by various State Governments, Ampere e-scooters become more affordable. The Ampere Magnus and Zeal have become cheaper by Rs 27,000 in the state of Gujarat. Ampere Magnus is now available for Rs 47,990 in Gujarat while Zeal is now priced at Rs 41,990. This is as compared to an earlier pricing of Rs 74,990 and Rs 68,990 respectively.
      These two electric scooters come with a top speed of 55 km/h and offer a range of 75 km on a single full charge. The use of lightweight, portable, lithium-ion batteries, a comfortable riding position and low running cost that works out to Rs 0.15 paise/km are reasons for its increased demand. More

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      Revolt Electric Motorcycle Gets Remote Start Option – Via Smartphone App

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      Revolt Motors AhmedabadRevolt Motors had shut operations at its plant due to the ongoing pandemic but has once again resumed production operations
      It was earlier this year that RattanIndia had forayed in EV space through investment in Revolt. The company launched two electric motorcycles RV 300 and RV 400 both of which have received good response from buyers in India.
      The ongoing pandemic had caused the automaker to put production on hold. However, with the situation showing some signs of improvement, from last month, deliveries of a new batch of RV400 bikes have commenced from its greenfield manufacturing plant at Manesar in Haryana to six cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
      For benefit of customers and to offer them full details on delivery schedules, Revolt is providing VOLT (Vehicle OnLine Tracking) facilities. The company has ramped up production to cater to this increased demand and promises to deliver its scooters in the shortest possible period.
      Along with these deliveries, Domino’s Pizza has also said that the company will acquire the complete inventory of Revolt 300 bikes so as to convert its entire fleet into electric vehicles. Revolt has also added swipe to start feature to their electric motorcycle. Via this, owners can start their Revolt electric motorcycle remotely using their smartphone app.
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      Revolt RV400
      With the latest price cut, Revolt RV400 is now retailing at Rs 90,799 (ex-showroom) as against an earlier price of Rs 1,18,999 in Delhi, while in Ahmedabad, the RV400 retails at Rs 87,000. This is Rs 28,000 lower pricing thanks to additional subsidy offered by Government of India under FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Strong) Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme.
      RV400 is presented in three riding modes of Eco, Normal and Sport. In Eco model, top speed is at 45 km/h and a range of 156 kms while in Normal mode this goes up to 65 km/h and range of 110 kms. In Sport mode, the RV400 offers a top speed of 65 km/h and range of 80 kms.
      Features include a sleek LED headlamp, wide spaced handlebars, completely covered side panels and foot pegs that can be adjusted from mid to rear positions for better rider comforts. RV400 can be operated through MyRevolt App offering connectivity features such as bike locator, geo fencing and customized sounds along with complete bike diagnostics, battery status and ride history.
      It gets a 3.24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack offering 72 V power. The bike gets upside down forks in the front and fully adjustable monoshock at the rear. The company also offers the swap option at the nearest Revolt Switch Station. The Revolt RV400 offers great saving to customers with a low running cost of Rs 9 per 100 kms. Revolt offers the RV400 with an 8 year/1,50,000 km warranty along with free maintenance of 3 years/30,000 kms and product warranty of 5 years/75,000 kms.
      Revolt RV1
      Late last month, Revolt announced that the company will launch a new entry-level electric motorcycle in India named RV1 which will replace the RV300. RV1 will be produced in India at the company plant in Manesar, with locally sourced components with production to commence from January 2022.
      Rattan added that the new RV1 will be manufactured in India with all components sourced locally, and that production will commence by January next year. This new Revolt electric motorcycle will be more affordable than the outgoing RV300 with similar specs which are comparable to conventional 110cc IC engine motorcycles.
      Much like Revolt’s current offerings, RV1 will be manufactured at the Manesar-based plant. As the current RV300 is priced at Rs 95,000, the new RV1 could be priced lower at around Rs 80,000. It will replace the RV300 in the company lineup as the entire stock of the latter has been acquired by Domino’s Pizza for its delivery fleet. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles 150cc To 200cc June 2021 – Apache, Pulsar, R15, KTM

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS 200Honda Hornet 2.0, XBlade and Suzuki Intruder are the only motorcycles in this pace to register a sales volume of less than 1,000 units each
      Commuter motorcycles with engine displacements between 150cc and 200cc still generate the highest volume in the Indian two-wheeler industry. In June this year, a total of 1,02,932 units of such bikes were sold by OEMs against 96,469 units sold by companies during the same month last year thus resulting in YoY growth of 6.70 percent.
      In comparison, the Indian two-wheeler industry witnessed sales of only 39,893 motorcycles from this segment in May this year. This translated to MoM growth of 158 percent. The category was led by TVS’ range of sporty commuter bikes Apache with a total of 30,233 units sold in June to capture the top spot.
      Best-Sellers for June 2021 – Apache, Pulsar, Unicorn
      In May, sales volume for Apache brand of motorcycles between 150cc and 200cc stood at 19,885 units, therefore, resulting in an MoM growth of 52.04 percent. In June last year, TVS dispatched 14,218 units of Apache bikes thus resulting in YoY growth of 112.64 percent. Apache was followed by its closest equivalent from Bajaj- the Pulsar brand.
      A total of 28,344 units of Pulsar motorcycles were sold in June 2021 as opposed to 50,105 units sold during the same time last year. A YoY decline of 43.43 percent was recorded. In May this year, Bajaj Auto retailed 9,963 units thus translating to an MoM growth of 184.49 percent.
      Top 10 Motorcycles June 2021 vs Jun 2020 (YoY)
      The third spot was taken by Honda Unicorn 160 with a total of 17,260 units sold in June this year. Only 1,320 units of Unicorn were sold the previous month resulting in a massive MoM growth of 1207 percent.
      Yamaha Garnered Decent Sales
      Yamaha broke into the list with FZ at fifth spot. A total of 11,084 units of the 150cc bike were sold which resulted in YoY growth of 30.97 percent and MoM growth of 268.48 percent. Another duo from Yamaha, R15 and MT 15, recorded sales volume of 5,020 units and 3,628 units respectively in June. The 155cc siblings garnered MoM growths of 135.46 percent and 170 percent respectively.
      Hero made it to the list with Xpulse 200 occupying the seventh spot with 1,833 units dispatched to dealerships across the country in June. YoY growth was recorded at 72 percent whereas a 69.72 percent MoM growth was registered during this period. Bajaj offers Avenger in two derivatives- Street 150 and Cruise 220. The former recorded a sales volume of 1,717 units with MoM growth of 208.81 percent.
      Top 10 Motorcycles June 2021 vs May 2021 (MoM)
      KTM sold 1,404 units of Duke and RC 200 cumulatively in June this year. YoY growth of 140.41 percent and MoM growth of 274.40 percent were registered. With 1,034 units sold in June 2021, Suzuki Gixxer recorded the highest MoM growth of 8516.67 percent. Hero’s latest addition to its lineup- Xtreme 160R registered a sales volume of 1,017 units in June. More

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      Simple One Electric Scooter Booking At Rs 1,947 – Battery Pack, Range Details

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      Simple Electric Scooter Battery PackRange anxiety is a key reason why people continue to prefer petrol powered two-wheelers
      Since the time Simple Energy started working on their electric scooter, the team was pretty clear that they need to free people of their range anxiety. It was evident that their electric scooter will have a better chance to succeed if it can deliver higher range than rivals.
      That dream has been realized and will be showcased to everyone on August 15. Bookings will commence on the same date and deliveries are expected by January 2022. Booking amount is set at Rs 1,947. The amount Rs 1,947 is chosen as the Simple One is launching on 15th August, Independence Day. The pre-booking would begin from 5 pm onwards and the vehicle can be booked on the company’s website.
      Speaking on this, Mr.Suhas Rajkumar, Founder, and CEO, Simple Energy said, ” Through Simple One, we hope to create a benchmark in the EV Industry. 15th August is a historic day for us too. We look forward to an electrifying year ahead.” In addition to this, the Simple also shared some information on the portable battery pack, which appears to be grey in colour, and weighs over 6kgs. This battery pack is custom-built for Indian usage, making it easier for anyone to take it back to your house to charge it.
      Simple One will have a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, a claimed range of 240 km in eco mode, a top speed of 100kmph, and 0-50 kilometers per hour acceleration in 3.6 seconds. Other key features are a mid-drive motor along with a removable battery and futuristic design. It also comes with smart features like a touch screen, onboard navigation, Bluetooth, etc The e-scooter will be priced from Rs1,10,000 to Rs.1,20,000.
      Simple Electric Scooter Charging – Simple Loop
      How Simple One achieves 200+ km range?
      Simple Energy has always strived to reach the 200km mark for their Simple One electric scooter. It has been achieved with continuous improvements in multiple components. The motor is one such component that the company has developed in-house. Simple Energy is currently the only OEM in the country to have designed, developed and manufactured its own powertrain.
      This has allowed the company to carry out desired optimizations that can improve the motor’s efficiency and scooter’s range. Customizations would have limited scope if the powertrain was designed and manufactured by another entity.
      The powertrain developed by Simple Energy has already been patented. The company may use its expertise in this area to create a new revenue source. However, there are no plans to directly share the motor design with other entities. In addition to the engine, Simple Energy has patents for various other components. These include the scooter’s design, cycle parts, thermal management system and battery pack.
      Tech integrations have also helped improve overall efficiency of the powertrain. A lot of research has gone into developing an aerodynamic design for the scooter. This reduces drag and helps improve range. Another example of continuous improvement is the weight of the scooter, which has been reduced from 130 kg earlier to less than 110 kg in its present form. Even electrical systems including headlight have been customized to reduce auxiliary power consumption.
      Simple One acceleration and top speed
      Even in the Eco mode, Simple One will be able to achieve speed of around 45-50 kmph. This is pretty decent for city ride conditions. There will be three other ride modes that will allow higher speeds. Top speed will be around 100 kmph. Simple One will also offer best-in-class acceleration of 0-40 kmph in 3.1 seconds. This is better than Ather 450X that does 0-40 kmph in 3.3 seconds. Simple One can achieve 0-60 kmph in 3.6 seconds.
      Almost complete localization
      Simple Energy has been able to achieve close to 99% localization. Except the battery cells, all other components used on Simple One are sourced locally. This will help reduce cost and avoid delays in production and deliveries. Simple One electric scooter is expected to be launched at Rs 1.1 – 1.2 lakh. The Simple One will be launched in 13 states in India in Phase 1. More

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      Omega Electric Scooters Unveiled Ahead Of Launch – 85 Kms Range

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      Omega Electric Scooter – FIARE
      Omega Seiki Mobility electric scooters Zoro and Fiare ready for launch in the 2021 festive season
      Omega Seiki Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (OSM) has unveiled its first two-wheeler electric scooters, Zoro and Fiare. Bookings will get underway at the end of August 2021. A product showcase was scheduled last week at OSM’s flagship showroom in Pune. Available in 7 colours, Zoro and Fiare have a top speed of speed of 45 km/h. Ride range is pegged at 85 kms in a single charge. Both electric scooters will be available in 7 colour options.
      Uday Narang, Founder, Omega Seiki Mobility said “We are excited about bringing our electric 2 wheelers to further accelerate development of sustainable solutions. Climate change is a serious challenge and Omega Seiki Mobility is committed to providing solutions and the company is doing its bit in moving the world to sustainable mobility through our products.”
      Electric scooters for B2B applications
      The manufacturer is on the lookout for avenues where it can explore new opportunities to provide solutions that are useful to the users, especially in the wide-ranging B2B sectors. OSM is working closely with dealers to create a seamless experience for customers. And are on track to meet dealer expansion targets for the year.
      FAME II policies are aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing of EVs by giving tax incentives and reducing their cost to customers. The move is a clear acknowledgement in formulating tools that boost the e2W segment, which until now has not taken off to the extent expected. Scooters are a popular segment. Current availability of specifically drafted subsidies will help more and more folks take note of the growing electric scooter segment.
      Omega Electric Scooter – ZORO
      Cost per km travel
      Industrywide goals are to turn to electric 2 wheelers that are emission free and have the potential to reduce global carbon footprint of 2 wheelers considerably. This is a significant step towards sustainable mobility. Modern day electric 2 wheelers are built on innovative technology ensuring they deliver superior performance as well as lowest cost per km travel.
      Simultaneously, systems must be developed to ensure no compromise on safety. Increasingly, there are now a large number of low-speed products that do not require a licence or registration, providing easy access to low cost personal transportation.
      Over time, the electric two wheeler segment is shaping into a dedicated platform to support and spearhead growth of the electric vehicle industry. An increasing number of manufacturers are excited about the opportunity to launch e2W ranges in India.
      If paradigm shifts in the way personal commute transforms are expected, manufacturers would need to be pioneers. And focus on development of innovative transportation solutions, which can help reduce impact on our environment, and contribute towards a cleaner world. More

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      Hero Splendor Helps Create Largest Hero MotoCorp Logo With 1,845 Motorcycles

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      Hero Splendor Motorcycles Creates Largest Hero LogoThis monumental feat was achieved at the Hero MotoCorp manufacturing facility in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
      Ten years ago, Hero parted ways with long-time partner Honda to venture solo into the Indian auto industry. This led to the birth of Hero MotoCorp which went on to become the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world. Recently, Hero MotoCorp celebrated its tenth anniversary in the Indian two-wheeler market.
      The company decided to mark this occasion in a rather unique and memorable way. Hero MotoCorp has now entered the Guinness World Book of Records after creating the largest replication of its brand’s logo to become ‘Largest Motorcycle Logo’ in the world and the bikemaker used its oldest existing model for this purpose.
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      As many as 1845 units of Splendor Plus motorcycles were used at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, to create this enormous logo. The motorcycles were assembled in an empty field measuring 1000ft by 800ft which folks at the plant had to level first in order to make it a flat canvas.
      The entire process took 90 days and over 300 man-hours worth of work. A total of 100 people were involved in completing this mammoth task. Below video shows the detailed process carried out in achieving this unique record.
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      Although the record was set on July 29, it was formally announced by Hero on August 9, the day when the completed 10 years of its solo operations in India. The bikemaker has also released a video of the same on social media.
      Since the pandemic has struck globally, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records was virtually present to witness the record. The adjudicator was accompanied by other independent witnesses who were also appointed as per the Guinness guidelines.
      Splendor Plus Details
      Hero Splendor Plus is one of the most affordable motorcycles in the country at present with a starting price of Rs 63,000 (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 97.2cc single-cylinder fuel-injected engine which develops a power of 7.91 bhp and a torque of 8.05 Nm. This unit is paired with a 4-speed gearbox.
      The latest iteration is also offered with Hero’s XSens technology. This feature turns off the engine when it idles for more than 5 seconds in traffic and turns back on once the clutch lever is pulled. This helps in extracting better mileage out of the motorcycle.
      The company also organised an event recently to mark its tenth anniversary in the Indian market which highlighted future products from the company. These included upcoming battery-powered two-wheelers, the first of which was teased at the event. However, the bikemaker cannot use its ‘Hero’ brand for its dedicated EV lineup due to a conflict of interest between itself and Hero Electric. More