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      Evtric Electric Scooter For Deliveries Debuts In India

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      EVTRIC Electric Scooter For DeliveryEvtric Connect low-speed electric delivery scooter unveiled for B2B customers at EV Expo 2021
      Evtric Motors showcased its low-speed B2B e-Delivery scooter at EV Expo 2021 held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. EVTRIC Motors also showcased its Axis and Ride electric scooters designed for personal mobility. One of the most impressive aspects of the EV model is its ease of connectivity when it comes to daily charging. This enables electric delivery vehicle fleets to be a cost effective solution.
      These new age products are designed to offer an enhanced customer experience, while being competitive in pricing for the B2B market. And would be of interest to industry players contributing to the e-Mobility mission. Focused on delivering business solutions to target audiences, Evtric Connect is built on a compact design, and ensures compliance with environment regulations.
      Evtric Connect ride range
      Evtric Connect has an apt riding range showing that the company is serious about making good EVs for the b2b market. It’s aimed to provide delivery connectivity to clients and was designed with that in mind. The low-speed unit can travel at 25 kmph, making it a choice for local deliveries.
      Features include 12 inch tubeless tyres. And loading capacity of 150 kgs. Full charge is completed in about three and half hour. This is good to go for over 110 kms on a single charge with two swappable lithium ion battery options. This convenience does any with the need for frequent charging. A great deal of thought goes into appropriate charging solutions as delivery requirements are time-bound components for businesses.
      EVTRIC of India or TAILG of China
      The images in this post of the electric scooter were shared by EVTRIC. Most of them had the branding of TAILG, which is a Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles. TAILG claims that they rank No 3 in China and has production plants in Dongguan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Xuzhou and Chengdu. Their headquarter is in Shenzhen.
      Locally manufactured, quality electric two wheelers
      The cost factor is always a hot topic that is discussed over and over again. And for the most part, many exorbitant comments are heard about it. There are a number of people who would claim that b2b electric scooter fleets in India do not offer reasonable pricing. Yet, most of those people are unaware how some of the new age electric scooter companies make money out of their cost-effective offerings. Catering to the b2b segments means an entire fleet has to be able to deliver efficiently on client needs and specifics.
      One of the significant features is load capacity. And also an option that is open to better both space and carrier coverage areas. The carrier options would be broadening further as they are planning to launch more services in the country. Apart from B2B carriers, there are platforms for consumers as well. The company looks forward to cater technology products and services that would be relevant to different markets.
      The TAILG branding can be seen on the head unit as well as on the sides
      Manoj Patil, MD and Founder, Evtric Motors said, “With over a decade of experience in automation we have stepped in the EV sector. The idea is to contribute towards the ongoing e-Mobility mission. The entire EVTRIC Motors team has been putting in a lot of efforts to present an array of products that serves the purpose, maintaining quality.
      It is a popular opinion that EVs are not at par with the combustion engine products. This myth has been holding back the industry. Apart from this, there is a dearth of localisation factor in the most of the products flooding the market. EVTRIC Motors has entered the market with these challenges already addressed. Now customers will enjoy locally manufactured, quality electric two wheelers and experience the difference.”
      Building a nationwide delivery network is a priority for Evtric. The company is currently onboarding dealers to have a noticeable presence across various key markets in FY22. Following phase I of expansions plans, the auto manufacturer will further develop its dealership network. More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2021 – Honda, Yamaha, Enfield, Jawa, Hero Electric

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      Image for reference. Credit – Neev MotorcyclesTwo wheeler retails grew 27.56 percent in July 2021 in view of increased demand for personal means of travel
      Automakers in India have been reporting increased sales of two wheelers. The rising fuel costs have turned four wheeler buyers towards more economical mode of travel while the ongoing pandemic has also spurred buyers to opt for more personal means of travel over public transport.
      FADA has released retails sales figures for July 2021 wherein it can be seen that two wheeler sales increased 27.56 percent in July 2021 to 11,32,611 units, up from 8,87,937 units sold in July 2020. However, this was a 19.07 percent de-growth as against 13,99,409 units sold in July 2019, the year prior to the pandemic striking the country.
      These retail sales figures are collated as on 7.8.2021 in association with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India from 1,305 out of 1,519 RTOs. The figures also do not include retail sales in states of AP, MP, LD and TS as they are not yet on Vahan 4.
      Retails – Hero, Honda, TVS Motors
      Taking OEM wise YoY retail sales into account, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) figures show that Hero MotoCorp noted the highest retails in July 2021 at 4,01,904 units commanding a markets share of 35.48 percent. This was an increase in retails which had stood at 3,59,621 in July 2020 when market share was higher at 40.50 percent. Glamour in ‘Xtec’ avatar and Maestro Edge 125 scooter will see strong demand in its segments, especially considering the fact that these have been launched at affordable pricing and with a host of convenience and connectivity features.
      HMSI retails increased to 2,77,813 units in July 2021, up from 2,05,813 units sold in July 2020. The company also saw its market share increase from 23.18 percent to 24.53 percent YoY. A majority of the company dealers have resumed operations and the company will also be ramping up production to keep up with increased demand. Honda also gears up for launch of a new budget-friendly adventure bike in India, to be christened NX200, later this month.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2021 – FADA
      TVS Motor, Bajaj and Suzuki also noted increased retail sales in July 2021 in view of favourable monsoons and the upcoming festive season. Buyers also headed towards showrooms to make purchases ahead of what can be seen as the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
      TVS sales stood at 1,65,487 units in July 2021 with a market share of 14.61 percent while Bajaj Auto retails increased from 94,476 units sold in July 2020 to 1,37,507 units in the past month. It was the Bajaj Pulsar, Platina, CT, Avenger and Dominar that significantly contributed to these retail sales. Suzuki retail sales also surged to 47,171 units in July 2021 up from 29,879 units retailed in July 2020.
      Electric Scooter Sales July 2021
      Even as Royal Enfield and Yamaha Motor retails increased YoY, market share of both company’s dipped. Hero Electric saw its retails increase significantly YoY from 399 units retailed in July 2020 with market share of 0.04 percent to 4,218 units in July 2021 when market share increased to 0.37 percent. Hero Electric lineup that includes the Hero Optima HX, Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Nyx, has largely benefitted from the revised subsides being offered by the Governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
      Piaggio, Okinawa and Classic Legends also reported increased retail sales in July 2021 while Ather Energy retails increased from 144 units in July 2020 to 1,799 units in July 2021. Similarly, Pure Energy also noted a significant YoY increase in retail sales from 24 units retailed in July 2020 to 1,317 units sold in the past month. More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Sales Grow By Over 1,100 Percent In July 2021

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      Ather Electric ScootersAther’s proprietary charging connector, is now free for all – It is being offered to all OEMs to drive faster adoption of EVs
      Ather Energy electric scooters – 450 Plus and 450X have set benchmarks in the Indian electric two wheeler segment. The company has been noting outstanding success. To put sales into better perspective, the company celebrated sales with a record Rs 10 crore worth electric scooters sold in July 2021 through Ather Energy Indiranagar experience center in Bengaluru. For the same month, sales at the said outlet touched around 600 units in the past month.
      As per FADA, retail sales of Ather electric scooter for July 2021 stands at 1,799 units. This is a huge jump from 144 units sold in the same month last year. Thats a staggering 1,149% jump in sales. Considering the overwhelming demand, Ather Energy had expanded its experience centers 13 cities across India. Since its inception, Ather Energy has also invested in setting up fast-charging network, Ather Grid which have been instrumental in offering normal speed charge options to all electric two and four wheelers free of cost.
      Proprietary Charging Connector
      Ather Energy has now announced that the company will offer Proprietary Charging Connectors to other OEMs so that all electric two wheelers have an inter-operable charging platform across the country. This would reduce range anxiety as all scooters would have access to Ather Energy’s 200+ fast charging stations. It would also allow OEMs to build products on this common standard thus reducing investments in infrastructure in setting up individual charging platforms which may only be for EVs from its own brand.
      Ather Energy states that this proprietary fast-charging connector supports both AC and DC charging. Its connector size is suitable for all two and three wheelers. It comes with CAN 2.0 communication as well as control and proximity pilot, thus allowing all electric vehicle owners to access any fast charging network across the country.
      Ather electric scooter fast charging tech
      This common charger has been designed for production at low cost and can be used for mass segment vehicles. It would be on the same lines as CHADEMO, CCS, etc, which are global charging standards for electric four wheelers, except in China.
      Ather Charging Connector Tech For Free
      The adoption of common fast-charging connector for all electric vehicles has benefit for the EV community at large. Ather is not charging OEMs any sort of fees or royalties. These come for free.
      Ather is simply opening up its technology and public fast charging networks so as to enhance the EV appeal to buyers in the country. The company will also be setting up a dedicated support team to work with OERMs for integration and is in talks with several electric vehicle makers to adopt this technology.
      Electric vehicles in India have received a great push with new FAME II policies and state governments of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Karnataka offering added subsidies on electric vehicles. As on date, electric vehicles comprise barely of 1.3 percent of total vehicles in the country. Rising fuel priced along with these central and state government subsidies will go a long way in boosting demand in this sector while having a common charging platform will also aid in its quick adoption. More

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      New Hero MotoCorp Electric Scooter Officially Teased – Bajaj Chetak Rival

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      Hero MotoCorp electric scooterDuring the event, it was confirmed that Hero MotoCorp is currently working on a number of electric vehicles
      There have been a lot of conjectures regarding the development of electric two-wheelers from Hero MotorCorp. Right from its launch timeline to its prospective range of products, everything has been ambiguous up until now. The company hasn’t even decided on a brand name for its dedicated electric vehicle (EV) vertical as of now.
      As already revealed, it cannot use the brand ‘Hero’ for its EV lineup since this right has been held by Hero Electric, a separate EV manufacturing entity. Amidst all uncertainties, images of what is supposed to be the first electric scooter from the two-wheeler giant have gone viral on the internet.
      A pre-production prototype of the upcoming electric scooter from Hero MotoCorp has been teased during the company’s 10th anniversary celebration live stream recently. While the company refrained from divulging any specific details regarding the product, the teaser image does give us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming e-scooter. The scooter shown in the image is an uncamouflaged prototype wearing a white paint scheme.
      Styling of e-scooter
      For starters, the scooter appears to stand on 12-inch front and 10-inch rear black alloy wheels which look sporty. The rear wheel also doesn’t feature a hub-mounted motor. The scooter also misses out on double-sided swingarms as found on Gogoro electric scooters patented in India a few months ago.
      Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp revealed their new electric scooter at their R&D Center in Rajasthan.
      Interestingly, as opposed to earlier notions, the upcoming electric scooter from Hero doesn’t share any major styling elements with the two-wheelers from the Taiwanese manufacturer. Therefore, it indicates that this scooter might be indigenously developed by the bikemaker. In fact, the design is very different from the electrified version of Maestro Edge whose testing prototype had been spotted on a couple of occasions earlier.
      The blacked-out embellishments on the handlebar, side and rear fenders and floorboard give the scooter a sporty appeal. Other notable design highlights include curvy bodywork, a shoot flyscreen and a lengthy split-seat. The detachable pillion seat suggests this e-scooter could also be offered for last-mile business purposes.
      More Details
      During the event, Dr. Pawan Munjal, chairman and CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said that the upcoming electric scooter will be officially revealed soon. He further went on to reveal that the company is currently working on multiple other products, including ones with the battery swapping tech from Gogoro, something that was revealed earlier this year in April. The electric scooter shown in the image above is speculated to be the one to be offered with a fast-charging option.
      Upon launch, it will rival the likes of Ola Electric, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and many more. Electric scooter sales are on the rise in India, thanks to reduction in prices and increase in fuel prices. More

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      Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 First Owner In India – Takes Delivery

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      Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 First Owner in India. Source – Harley Davidson.The first owner of this new adventure tourer is none other than Anushriya Gulati, Assistant Director, Ladies of Harley
      Harley-Davidson’s first ADV, Pan America 1250 was launched earlier this year in the US. In India, it was unveiled on Sunday, 8th August 2021. The first examples have started making their way to authorized showrooms across the country.
      It may be recalled that Hero MotoCorp had taken over distribution rights for all Harley Davidson bikes, parts and merchandise after Harley announced its exit from the country. Following this announcement, Hero MotoCorp has set up 12 exclusive Harley dealerships and increased its touch points from where the first batch of 100 Harley bikes as well as the new Pan America 1250 adventurer tourer will be on sale.
      First owner of Pan America in India
      The new Harley Pan America is priced at Rs 16.90 lakh for the base Standard variant and at Rs 19.19 lakh for the Special. Both variants come in with a range of colour options that include Gauntlet Gray Metallic, Vivid Black, River Rock Gray, Two-Tone Baja Orange / Stone Washed White Pearl.
      First owner of the motorcycle in India, has taken the deliver. Biking enthusiast, Anushriya Gulati, Assistant Director, Ladies of Harley is the first owner of the first adventure tourer Pan America 1250.
      Harley Davidson Pan America at dealership in Chandigarh
      The new Harley is loaded with features while dimensions stand at 2,265mm length, 789mm saddle height and 175mm ground clearance. It gets a 1,580mm long wheelbase with dry weight at 228 kgs and 21.2 liter fuel tank capacity. Pan America rides on 19/17 inch wheel setup fitted with Michelin Scorcher dual-purpose tyres with Michelin Anakee off-road tyres offered as an option.
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 – Features
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 adventure tourer gets a high strength low alloy steel trellis frame. It sports an LED headlamp and tall front visor while the Special variant gets an adaptive unit above the headlamp that adjusts intensity and angle based on the lean angle of the bike. The windscreen can be manually adjusted in 3 settings.
      Split seats, distinctive Harley-Davidson graphics, 6.8 inch TFT display compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated grips, USB charger, steering damper, electronically adjustable semi active suspension and a tyre pressure monitoring system are among its on board features.
      2021 Harley Davidson Pan America
      Though the Standard variant misses out on crash protection, the Special trim gets tubular crash protectors, hand guards and aluminum bash plate. At the rear, an LED tail lamp along with a small plate for luggage is seen. Safety is via customized riding modes, traction control, cruise control, turn by turn navigation and cornering ABS.
      Engine, Suspension and Braking
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 gets its power via a new Euro-5 compliant Revolution Max V-Twin 1250 engine that offers 150 hp power at 9,000 rpm and 127 Nm torque at 6,750 rpm. The engine gets fitted with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), inter balancers and slipper clutch. The engine is mated to a 6 speed gearbox.
      Suspension is via electronically adjusted semi active 47mm Showa USD fork in the front and Showa monoshock at the rear both offering 191mm travel. Braking is carried out through twin 320mm disc in the front with monoblocks from Brembo while at the rear it is 280 mm disc with single pot caliper.
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 competes with the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. It also takes on Ducati Multistrada V4 and 2021 BMW R 1250 GS, both of which are priced higher by Rs 2.1 lakh and Rs 4.3 lakh respectively. More

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      Hero Electric Scooter Sales Cross 15k In H1 2021 – Maintains No 1 Position

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      File photo.Hero Electric begins Q3 2021 on a strong note having sold 4,500 high speed electric scooters in July 2021
      Hero Electric has announced sales of over 15,000 high-speed electric two-wheelers in H1 2021. This keeps the auto manufacturer atop the sales chart for any electric two-wheeler company in India.
      Despite disruptions in the auto industry owing to Covid-19 pandemic, Hero Electric has fared well post-COVID second wave recovery. Sales in July 2021 is reported at 4,500 units. The company is on track to expand manufacturing capacity at its existing facility to over 3 lakh EVs per year to meet demand. Plans are afoot to post 100 percent growth over last year.
      All over the world, the popularity of electric scooters has been soaring high. The market has been witnessing a sharp growth in demand for electric scooters with its broader demographic appeal and its easy manoeuvrability. And Hero Electric is taking lead in this segment by consistently offering products which are technologically advanced yet durable, and on time!
      Hero Optima and Nyx scooters
      With revisions to FAME II policy, subsidies and rebates are now a great attraction. With certain states offering specific subsidies, it’s easy to see why certain regions are posting more sales than others. This means manufacturers too need to capitalise on such offers, and have a robust network in regions that are already offering benefits.
      Hero Electric Scooters
      Optima, and Nyx city speed scooters are available at a starting price of Rs 53,600. This attractive entry price point further strengthens the company’s belief that demand for its electric scooters will further increase. Keeping in mind a steady stream of bookings in previous months, Hero Electric expects this trend to continue.
      Price point under Rs 60,000
      Rajesh Jadam, a dealer for Hero Electric in Ajmer said, “Post June 11th, the demand for electric vehicles has grown by over 10X. We have been dealers of Hero Electric for close to 8 years and July has been the busiest month for us. We have been getting numerous enquiries to test ride the bikes, not just at our stores, but also online.
      With Hero’s bikes now under Rs.60,000, the most affordable in the market, consumers continue to book them immediately after test riding. We are also happy to see that approximately 90% of our stocks are booked and July has been extremely promising. We are all set to go all out to transform the country”
      The company was among the first-movers in the electric mobility space in India, and to launch its first set of scooters. With time, Hero electric is also expanding its reach to newer cities. Hero Electric plans to expand its network in a wide range of markets.
      Hero Electric customer conveniences
      New age high tech electric scooters in the personal mobility space have a tough upward battle to win. The number of manufacturers in the space continues to increase at breakneck pace. Simultaneously, traditional companies have plenty of established non-electric vehicles available in the market. So, electric automakers need to face tough competition, while also trying to convince people of the cost benefits, and environmental benefits of electric vehicles.
      Focusing on enhancing customer experience and adding more value to customers’ life, the company also offers wide ranging facilities. This makes Hero Electric a preferred brand among customers of all age groups. To ensure customer convenience, Hero Electric focuses on affordable pricing. It’s growing base of electric scooter customers have access to a robust charging infrastructure. Hero’s Preferred Garage owners (PGOs) are being reskilled and trained. Over 6000 such PGOs have been trained. The company is committed to training 20,000+ PGOs over the next two years. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Fully Undisguised – First Look Walkaround

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      New Gen Royal Enfield Classic 350. Image – MRD Vlogs
      As per the latest info, the new-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 will make its debut on August 31, 2021
      Numerous spy shots of the new generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 have been doing the rounds on the internet in recent times which suggest its launch might be around the corner. Test mules of the retro classic motorcycle have been spotted testing on the roads for a very long time which has revealed a few details.
      The latest set of spy pics have revealed another interesting feature about the upcoming new-gen Classic 350. The particular testing prototype was spotted tolling on curved, multi-spoke, dual-tone alloy wheels. These units are different from the one spotted in Signals Edition during a TVC shoot in Rajasthan a few weeks ago.
      Design
      Getting into the details, the new-gen Classic 350 retains its modern retro-style design of the outgoing models with signature elements such as a round halogen headlamp, teardrop-shaped fuel tank with rubber grips, tiger-eyed position lights, etc. The spring under the rider’s saddle in the current Classic is not present in the new model.
      The pillion seat, as usual, is a separate unit and gets an integrated single-piece grab rail. Watch the detailed walkaround video of new gen Classic 350 below, credit to MRD Vlogs.
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      The tail section gets a round taillamp held in a redesigned housing accompanied by round turn indicators in line with the old-school design philosophy. The circular rearview mirrors are embellished in chrome in this model. The seats also get a ribbed pattern. As mentioned earlier, most of the design of Classic 350 has been retained in the new model.
      Specs & Features
      The major update will be underneath as it gets an all-new J platform also underpinning Meteor 350. The new dual-cradle frame will be suspended on 35mm telescopic forks at front with a travel of 135mm and twin gas-charged shock absorbers with five-step preload adjustability and 80mm travel at rear. Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes on both wheels assisted by a dual-channel ABS as standard.
      It will be powered by the same 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that propels Meteor 350. This engine kicks out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque while paired with a new 5-speed gearbox. The motor is also known to produce much less vibration than its predecessor thanks to the use of a counter-balance shaft.
      The most impressive addition, though, has been the updated instrument cluster which now comes with a Tripper Navigation pod. Tripper Navigation provides turn-by-turn navigation when paired with the Royal Enfield App on the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. The console also features an analogue speedometer while the digital display could read out information from an odometer and fuel gauge. More

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      Simple One Electric Scooter 1 Minute Charging Delivers 2.5 Kms Range

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      Simple Electric Scooter Charging – Simple LoopSimple One Electric Scooter will be faster than the Ather 450X – And offering three times the range
      Simple Energy, a Bengaluru based EV startup is actively testing their new electric scooter. Until now, it was codenamed Mark 2. Recently, Simple Energy announced that it will be called Simple One upon launch on 15th August 2021.
      Simple One is designed using Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud. It will go on to be the company’s flagship model and is claimed to be the quickest electric scooter once launched in the country. Where specifications are concerned, it is being offered in the premium e-scooter segment.
      Largest Boot Space
      It will get features such as a removable battery, large touchscreen, on board navigation and Bluetooth connectivity as is also seen on other e-scooters in its segment such as the Ather 450X and TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak. Simple Energy also claims that the their electric scooter will have the largest boot space in its segment. Today they revealed that it will have 30 liters of boot space.
      The new Simple One will likely get a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is expected to deliver a range of up to 240 km. Acceleration from 0-50 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 100 km/h. Full charging will be possible in one hour. Official specs will be revealed at launch. Today Simple One revealed that in just 1 minute of charging, the e-scooter can deliver range of up to 2.5 kms.
      Simple Electric Scooter Charging – Simple Loop
      Simple Loop Charging
      Simple Energy also announced the launch of their chargers, Simple Loop. Simple Loop is the fast charger that will be deployed in PAN India. The company will be deploying 300+ charging stations in the upcoming months. These charges are convenient to use for all kinds of electric scooters, thus making them a viable option for all. Going forward, the company will be partnering with prominent shopping complexes, restaurants, etc to make it convenient to use.
      Mr.Suhas Rajkumar, Founder, and CEO of Simple Energy said, “We’re thrilled to reveal more details on the Simple One. The deployment of the charging infrastructure will begin shortly after the launch. We look forward to an electrifying path ahead of the launch on 15th August.”
      Simple Production
      Simple Energy, started by Suhas Rajkumar and Shreshth Mishra in 2019, is slated to commence production of their electric scooter this month. The company is currently in the process of setting up a manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This plant will have a capacity of 50,000 units in first phase.
      The company also claims to have 79-85 percent localization at the plant. The startup had production plans from its factory in Whitefield with capacity of 50,000 units while in Jan 21 raised pre-funding via investors UiPath’s VP – Global Business and Finance Operations Vel Kanniappan. Simple Energy is seeking to raise around Rs.51-74 crores by later this year with launch plans in cities of Bangalore and Delhi to be later followed by Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
      There are no indications on price of the Simple One electric scooter as on date, but the company targets Rs.1.1 lakh so as to undercut the Ather 450X, which is priced from Rs.1.4 lakhs. Not only will the Simple One compete with the Ather 450X in terms of price but also where performance is concerned, if claimed figures prove true. More