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      Top 10 Scooters Feb 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ola, iQube, Chetak

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      New Ola E-ScooterThe scooter segment has witnessed a massive 36.32 percent YoY increase in February 2024 with sales at 4.78 lakh units headed by the Honda ActivaThe two wheeler segment in India has posted an appreciable growth in February 2024 when compared to sales in February 2023. Following our earlier reports on top 10 two wheelers and top 10 motorcycle sales last month, we now detail top 10 scooters sold during the month of February 2024.Top 10 Scooters Feb 2024 vs Feb 2023Two wheeler makers such as Honda, TVS, Hero MotoCorp, Suzuki and Bajaj are major players in the scooter segment, each of which have at least one model in the top 10 scooter list. In the electric segment, it is Ola that amasses the highest sales with its S1 scooter. Top 10 scooter sales stood at 4,78,414 units in February 2024, up 36.32 percent from 3,50,941 units sold in February 2023 while MoM sales grew by 6.77 percent over 4,48,087 units sold in January 2024.Top 10 Scooters Feb 2024 vs Feb 2023Honda Activa was the highest selling scooter as seen each month. It accounted for a 41.83 percent share in this list with 2,00,134 units sold last month, a YoY growth of 14.90 percent from 1,74,503 units sold in February 2023. It was also a 15.18 percent MoM improvement over 1,73,760 units sold in January 2024. Volume gains thus stood at 25,631 units YoY and 26,374 units MoM.TVS Jupiter was once again the No. 2 best-selling scooter last month with 73,860 units sold, up 37.05 percent YoY with a 15.44 percent share on this list. It was however, a marginal MoM decline of 0.49 percent over 74,225 units sold in January 2024. Posting YoY and MoM growth was the Suzuki Access scooter with 56,473 units sold in the past month, a 40.50 percent growth from 40,194 units sold in February 2023. Its MoM sales saw only a slight improvement of 1.96 percent from 55,386 units sold in January 2024. Last month, the Access scooter also contributed to the company milestone production of 1 million two-wheelers in FY 2023-24.Top 10 Scooters Feb 2024 vs Feb 2023In the electric scooter segment, which has also gained in importance in India, it was Ola S1 that nearly doubled its sales on a YoY basis to 33,846 units in February 2024, up 90.43 percent from 17,773 units sold in February 2023. MoM sales growth was more moderate at 4.94 percent from 32,252 units sold in January 2024. It should be mentioned here that these are the company’s retail sales. Regaled for its sporty stance, superior performance and consistency, Honda Dio (including Dio 125 sales) at No. 5 has also posted YoY and MoM sales growth to 25,312 units marking a 74.70 percent growth over 14,489 units sold in February 2023. MoM sales improved just marginally by 0.79 percent from 25,114 units sold in January 2024.Top 10 Scooters Feb 2024 vs Jan 2024TVS Ntorq Sales Dip MoMTVS Ntorq may have seen outstanding growth in February 2024 to 24,911 units, up 45.47 percent over 17,124 units sold in February 2023. However, its sales dipped 8.51 percent MoM from 27,227 units sold in January 2024.It was followed by the Suzuki Burgman with  YoY and MoM improvement in sales to 17,433 units while Hero Destini sales also showed tremendous improvement to 17,433 units, a 164.98 percent YoY growth from just 6,579 units sold in February 2023. Its MoM sales have also seen a 9.86 percent growth.The list of top 10 scooters ended with the TVS iQube of which 15,792 units were sold last month projecting marginal YoY and MoM improvement while Bajaj Chetak sales excelled in its YoY performance to 13,620 units, a 417.08 percent YoY growth though sales dipped 3.70 percent on a MoM basis. More

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      Yezdi Customs Lineup Revealed – ADV Rally Pro, Streetfighter 334

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      Yezdi Customs Lineup Revealed : Image – Classic JawaTo better rival Royal Enfield, Honda and Jawa neo-retro motorcycles, Yezdi Customs lineup revealed features stylistic and unique approachRecently, at a dealership meeting, Classic Legends motorcycle company showcased 4 Yezdi motorcycles on stage. One of those motorcycles went viral as the iconic “Roadking” (name not confirmed). Now, the information on the other three motorcycles has been revealed. All four of these are likely to launch in India.Yezdi Customs Lineup RevealedThe recent dealer meeting event from Classis Legends witnessed the showcase of four Yezdi branded motorcycles. These four motorcycles fall under “Yezdi Customs” lineup and these will be sold alongside standard motorcycles already launched by the company.Yezdi Roadking (name not confirmed)After witnessing a new red Yezdi motorcycle with updated hardware and componentry, we couldn’t help but wonder what the three motorcycles displayed on stage, packed with them. The secrets are out now. One of those three motorcycles is a more retro version of the one we covered recently. Interestingly, it looked like it had a bigger engine, as seen in the picture above. It dons a similar overall design, except for a unique and larger single exhaust unit. Fuel tank is similar to recently spotted motorcycle, but has different colours. Engine area is finished in silver, bashplate in black and front RSU telescopic forks lack gaiters. Other components like rear mono-shock, twin instrument cluster, alloy wheels, and seat were identical to recently revealed bike.Adventure Rally ProBased on Yezdi Adventure, Adventure Rally Pro is geared less towards touring and concentrates more towards off-roading. We can see a lot weight shed from standard Adventure by getting rid of touring-oriented chunky rear grab rail. There seems to be a new subframe along with a much flatter split seat setup and a tail tidy.Side body panel now says Rally Pro and there is a Yezdi Customs sticker on fuel tank. Both features some kind of topographical pattern of a location. We would say Himalayan mountain range, but it could be anything. We can see a brand new handlebar along with new and sleeker ORVMs and knuckle guards as well.Instrument cluster remains the same fully digital unit with navigation support. We’re not sure if these knobby would be road-legal.Yezdi Streetfighter 334Streetfighter 334This is the most appealing one of the bunch owing to its enticing twin-pod single-sided exhaust setup. Streetfighter 334 is the only one of this bunch to feature a rounded fuel tank from Scrambler and Roadster, while others feature the more angular tank from Adventure.Based on the Scrambler, it features a slightly less angular seat with ribbed pattern along with that lovely exhaust setup. There’s no grabrail like on Scrambler, but the same tail tidy continues. Features like rear twin shock setup, headlights, single round fully digital instrument cluster, RSU telescopic front forks with gaiters, wire-spoke wheels and tyres remain similar to Scrambler.Yezdi Streetfighter 334 ExhaustWhere powertrains are concerned, all the motorcycles falling under the new Yezdi Customs lineup revealed, will get the same engine. This 334cc DOHC 4V liquid cooled engine generates around 29 bhp and 29 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Launch could happen soon, targeting Royal Enfield’s and Honda’s popular neo-retro motorcycles. More

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      Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Launch Soon – New Spy Shots Reveal Details

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      Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spied – Highest Mileage?While Bajaj’s CNG Motorcycle will be the first of its kind in India, it will challenge popular ICE commuter bikes such as Splendor Plus and Honda Shine 100CNG has been used in cars in India since 2010, but it has limited applications in the two-wheeler segment. It’s true that RTO-approved CNG conversion kits were available for select scooters. But a factory-produced CNG two-wheeler has never materialized. The status quo is set to change, as Bajaj is planning to launch India’s first ever CNG Motorcycle later this year.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle – What to expect?High fuel efficiency – In the entry-level commuter segment, Bajaj currently offers the Platina and CT motorcycles. Among these, the most fuel efficient is the Platina 100 Motorcycle. Its ARAI certified range is 70 kmpl. The upcoming CNG bike is expected to have a higher mileage. It can emerge as the most fuel efficient in its class. Mileage is an important factor for users looking for a commuter bike. A best-in-class mileage will be a major USP for Bajaj’s upcoming CNG motorcycle.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spied – Highest Mileage?Borrow an existing engine – Bajaj’s upcoming CNG motorcycle could use the existing 110cc engine, as seen with Platina 110cc and CT110X. When running on petrol, this engine churns out 8.6 PS of max power and 9.81 Nm of max torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle could also get the 125cc engine in use with CT125X. As CNG is less power dense in comparison to petrol, a larger displacement will be needed to achieve the performance of a 100cc or 110cc petrol bike. Of course, the engine will be tweaked to support the greener fuel.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spied – Highest Mileage?Bi-fuel setup – Bajaj’s upcoming CNG bike is expected to have a bi-fuel setup. A dedicated switch could be there, allowing users to shift from CNG to petrol and vice-versa. The CNG tank will be located below the seat, whereas the petrol tank will be in its usual position.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spied – Highest Mileage?Bajaj CNG Motorcycle – Specs, featuresUpcoming Bajaj CNG bike is expected to get 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 80/100 tubeless tyres. A front disc and rear drum combo are on offer. Suspension setup comprises telescopic forks at front and a monoshock unit at rear.Both ABS and non-ABS variants could be offered. The CNG Motorcycle is expected to get a semi-digital instrument console with info such as gear indicator, gear guidance and ABS indicator. LED headlight can be seen in spy shots.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spied – Highest Mileage?Bajaj CNG bike – PricingWhile Bajaj CNG Motorcycle will have lower operational costs, it will be priced higher than the Platina 110cc bike. Bajaj could launch the CNG bike at a starting price of Rs 80,000. People looking at long-term benefits won’t mind the slightly higher pricing.Launch is likely to take place by June 2024. Along with the domestic market, Bajaj’s new CNG Motorcycle will also be sold across multiple global markets. Depending on its success, other two-wheeler manufacturers can also consider launching their respective CNG models. More

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      March 2024 Week 3 Auto News Roundup – Mahindra, Jeep, Bajaj, Yezdi, Kia, Maruti, MG

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      Hyundai Creta N Line ReviewSome of the most interesting auto news last week were Kia Clavis, Yezdi new bike, upcoming Bajaj CNG bike, new SUVs from Jeep and othersWeek 3 into March 2024, automotive industry has seen quite a few developments. Most of these developments are likely to make a significant impact on Indian automotive market in their respective segments. Auto news related to 4W vehicles were more in number than 2W vehicles. Let’s take a look at all the developments.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spotted Testing: Image – Zigwheels1. Bajaj CNG Bike SpottedStarting with 2W vehicles, Bajaj Auto testing a new CNG motorcycle is one of the hottest news from last week. The motorcycle was spotted testing with full camouflage. Interestingly, it was being benchmarked against a Platina. Alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, a very long seat, front disc brake option are some of the notable elements.Image for reference only2. TVS Trademarked Names For Electric XLIn a strategic move, TVS is setting foot in commercial electric 2W vehicle. The company intends to bring an electric version of XL 100 ICE on sale in India. It will lock horns with recently launched Kinetic e-Luna. TVS has trademarked the names XL EV and E-XL. One of these names will adorn this upcoming vehicle.Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid3. Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid, Z E-1 Patented In IndiaTeam Green is set to expand its Indian portfolio with electric or electrified vehicles or both. In that regard, the company has patented designs of Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z E-1 in India. Considering Ninja 7 Hybrid shares its powertrain with Ninja 500 and Eliminator, it has better chances of a launch.Triumph 400 New Custom Colour Launch4. Triumph 400 Custom ColoursSpeed 400 and Scrambler 400X owners can now get a lot more colour options to satisfy their appetite for uniqueness. At dealership end, Triumph 400 owners can get their prized possession with custom colours at an added cost.New Yezdi Motorcycle Showcased5. Yezdi New MotorcycleThis is the most interesting 2W news from last week. At a dealership meeting held by Classic Legends, there were four Yezdi motorcycles showcased on stage. Among these four, one Yezdi motorcycle has been leaked and it features lower-end equipment like rear mono-shock, single exhaust and dual analog instrument clusters. It will rival Honda and Royal Enfield bikes.Hyundai Creta N Line Launched6. Hyundai Creta N Line LaunchedFor the first time in India, Creta is getting a sportier N Line version. The same was launched last week at a starting price of Rs. 16.82 lakh (ex-sh, introductory). The company promises sporty credentials over regular Creta. Rushlane’s first impression review on Creta N Line went live recently and you can read it here.Mahindra XUV 7XO, 5XO, 3XO, 1XO Names Registered7. Mahindra 1XO, 3XO, 5XO and 7XO Names TrademarkedIndia’s de-facto SUV manufacturer is cooking a whole new lineup under its XUV umbrella. These could be an all-electric lineup from Mahindra. Considering Mahindra has an E in the name of its upcoming electric SUVs, the O in the new name trademarks might mean Outdoor. Safer bet would be EVs, though.Mahindra XUV.e9 ful dash touchscreen and Frunk Area8. Mahindra XUV.e9 Frunk Captured On VideoSticking with Mahindra, we can’t go a week without spotting at least one XUV.e prototype. Last week was not different. New revelation is XUV.e9’s front trunk area (Frunk) captured on video. When launched, Mahindra could implement a rather shallow, but wide and long frunk. The triple-screen dashboard is another highlight.Maruti Suzuki eVX New Infotainment Screen9. Maruti Suzuki eVXCompany’s first-ever electric car is due to launch and ahead of that happening, new details have been surfacing from various spy shots. Charging port is on the front left quarter panel. On the inside, there seems to be a larger free-standing display than the current 9-inch unit.Mahindra Thar 5-door Vs Jeep Wrangler – Size10. Jeep Has Two Cars IncomingThere is very interesting and hot news from the house of Jeep. For starters, Jeep is rumoured to diversify its portfolio to include a fitting rival to Hyundai Creta and other compact SUVs. This vehicle will be based on cost effective Citroen C3 Aircross’ CMP platform. Second vehicle from Jeep is a ladder-frame Thar rival SUV. A mini Wrangler!Mahindra Thar Armada11. Mahindra Thar Launch DetailsSpeaking of Thar, Mahindra is likely to launch 5-Door model (Thar Armada) on 15th August 2024. Rushlane’s sources revealed that the company intends to only offer the 4X4 versions of Thar Armada at launch, while 4X2 RWD models will launch later.Mahindra XUV300 Facelift Convoy of Test Mules12. Mahindra XUV300 New DetailsRecently, Mahindra XUV300 facelift testing has sharpened. The company’s test mule convoy now included base, mid and top spec trim levels of upcoming XUV300 facelift at once. We could see how Mahindra is offering different wheels designs with base, mid and top trims.Lexus LM for India13. Lexus LM 350h LaunchedLuxury minivan segment has been witnessing more acceptance in India. Toyota’s Vellfire minivan is now spawning a Lexus version in the form of 350h. The launch price is at a premium, costing between Rs. 2 crores and Rs. 2.5 crores.MG Excelor EV Logo Trademarked14. MG Excelor EV TrademarkedAfter a strategic price revision and trim overhaul, MG is keen on launching two new vehicles in India. After Gloster facelift, MG is expected to launch an electric car and this vehicle could take the recently trademarked Excelor EV name. Unlike other car names from MG, there is no British aircraft with the name Excelor.Kia Clavis SUV India Testing Starts : Image – Acko Drive15. Kia Clavis Testing Commenced In IndiaInternally codenamed AY, Kia Clavis is set to launch in India sometime next year. The company commenced testing in Indian market recently. Clavis will measure around the same as Kia Soul. So, a length between 4.1 to 4.2m is highly likely. It will be positioned above Sonet and below Seltos. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache, Shine

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      Bajaj Pulsar NSBajaj Pulsars took 4th position on the Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024 charts and is India’s best selling premium commuter lineupIndia is the largest market for 2W vehicles in the world. Owing to their affordability, lower up-front costs and lower running costs, 2W vehicles witness greater acceptance from Indian audience. This price-sensitive market favours budget commuter 2W vehicles the most, as seen in the sales charts below.Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024Like clockwork, Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor grabbed the top spot with 2,77,939 units sold last month. Splendor alone accounts for 26.28% of the top 10 2W vehicles, up from 24.82% in January 2024. Splendor saw 3.70% YoY decline when compared to 2,88,605 units sold last year and an impressive 8.94% MoM gain when opposed to 2,55,122 units from a month before.Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024Volume gain MoM was 22,817 units while losing 10,666 units YoY. Honda’s Activa is the best selling scooter in India. The company sold 2,00,134 units of these trusty ol’ Activa and the scooter registered 14.69% YoY growth, up from 1,74,503 units and 15.18% MoM growth, up from 1,73,760 units. Volume gain was 25,631 units YoY and 26,374 units MoM.Activa accounts for 16.90% of the market share of this list. Honda’s streak continues with Shine motorcycle in 3rd place selling 1,42,763 units. The newly launched Shine 100 has significantly contributed to sales numbers. And we can see sales figures tripled YoY at 301.09% growth. MoM analysis reveals a small 1.71% decline in numbers and market share in this list stood at 14.13%.Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024 – YoYIn 4th place, Bajaj Pulsar rose to shine with 1,12,544 units sold last month. As opposed to 80,106 units sold in February 2023 and 1,28,883 units sold in January 2024, Bajaj saw 40.49% YoY growth with 32,438 units gained in volume and 12.68% MoM decline with 16,339 units lost in volume. Pulsars accounted for 12.54% market share of this list.Vehicles with sub 10% market shareHero’s second motorcycle on the list is HF Deluxe with 76,138 units sold. Unlike Splendor, HF Deluxe registered a 35.26% YoY growth and a minor 3.34% MoM decline and accounted for a 7.66% market share. Volume growth YoY was 19,848 units and volume lost MoM was 2,629 units. In 6th place, we have TVS Jupiter scooter, which is the 2nd best-seller of its genre.Jupiter sold 73,860 units last month and registered 37.05% YoY growth over 53,891 units sold last year and a 0.49% MoM decline when compared to 74,225 units sold a month before. Suzuki Access is the company’s best-selling product and is the 7th best-selling 2-wheeler in India. With 56,473 Access sold, Suzuki saw 40.50% YoY growth and 1.96% MoM growth along with 5.34% market share.Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024 – MoMThe 8th, 9th and 10th best-selling of the Top 10 Two Wheelers charts are bagged by TVS Raider, XL and Apache respectively. Raider’s and XL’s sales figures fell close to each other. Raider’s at 42,063 units and XL’s at 41,059 units. While Raider saw 38.61% YoY growth and 2.93% MoM decline, XL saw 16.16% YoY growth and 2.32% MoM decline.Lastly, we have TVS Apache motorcycles with 34,593 units. Apache registered 0.98% YoY decline along with 10.80% MoM growth last month. In total, Top 10 Two Wheelers February 2024 chart accounted for a total of 10,57,566 units. When compared to 8,29,810 units from February 2023 and 10,27,984 units in January 2024, there was 27.45% YoY and 2.88% MoM growth. Volume growth YoY was 2,27,756 units and 29,582 units MoM. More

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      New Yezdi Motorcycle Showcased To Dealers – Hunter 350 Rival?

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      New Yezdi Motorcycle ShowcasedIf priced well under Rs. 2 lakh and weigh around 180 kg, new Yezdi motorcycle showcased to dealers could emerge as a better rival to Honda and Royal Enfield offeringsIn a rather surprising turn of events, Mahindra & Mahindra owned Classic Legends has revealed a bunch of new Jawa, Yezdi and BSA motorcycles at what looks like a dealership event. At this event the stage showed a bunch of new Jawa, Yezdi and BSA motorcycles. However, only one Yezdi motorcycle has been detailed. Let’s take a look at what’s what.New Jawa and BSA Motorcycles Showcased To DealersYezdi falls under the Classic Legends Motorcycles umbrella along with Jawa and BSA. In a recent event, the company seems to have showcased a bunch of new motorcycles to a few dealers. These have a good probability of launching in the Indian market with an intent to better rival Royal Enfield and Honda.On the stage, we saw a glimpse of a large flex cut-out including a variety of BSA motorcycles. The heading on this cut-out banner read ‘Motorcycle Dreams In Motion’ and there were multiple variations of a motorcycle that looked like variations of BSA Gold Star 650. There was a concept or rendering of a bobber-style motorcycle too, that could take on Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.There were 4 Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles on stage too. One of these motorcycles seemed like a Yezdi Roadster with a stylish dual-barrel single-sided exhaust with high-quality appeal. This exhaust sorta reminded me of MV Augusta Rush or a Ducati Supersport. This motorcycle donned twin rear shock absorbers like other Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles.New Yezdi Motorcycle ShowcasedThe centre of attraction that is generating all the buzz is a red-hot Yezdi motorcycle featured in the video posted by classic_jawa. This is unlike any other Yezdi that is currently on sale and is likely to be the lightest and the most performant offering from the iconic Yezdi house. But will it bring back Road King name? That is to be seen.We say this because this motorcycle features the same chassis and powertrain as Yezdi Scrambler. We can see a slightly angular fuel tank along with similar side body panels. Front suspension is similar RSU telescopic forks with gaiters and front and rear footpegs look identical too. Like Scrambler, there is a tail tidy and a plastic rear fender.We couldn’t spot tail lights, turn indicators and number plate holders on the new Yezdi motorcycle. Production version model is likely to get a similar setup as Yezdi Scrambler. So, what are the differences? Where Scrambler had a single-piece up-swept seat, the new bike had a flatter seat.New Yezdi BikeScrambler’s twin-shock rear suspension setup is replaced with a mono-shock unit and there is a single exhaust setup as opposed to Scrambler’s dual exhaust. Scrambler’s fully digital single-pod instrument cluster has been replaced with twin pod analog cluster. Surprisingly, there is a 4-way D-pad on left switchgear, hinting digital screens present in these circular dials.Other notable changes on the new bike include alloy wheels with tubeless Pirelli tyres. In a way, Yezdi seems to be carving out a lighter road-going version of its Scrambler with less features at a lower price point. If Yezdi can strike a price point of under Rs. 2 lakh, we can see it making a big splash against Royal Enfield and Honda with a more cutting edge 334cc DOHC 4V liquid-cooled engine making 28.7 bhp and 28.2 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. More

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      Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw To Be Unveiled Soon – Treo, Ape Rival

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      Ola electric rickshaw testing?When launched, there could be a cargo version of Ola Raahi electric rickshaw as well, to cater to growing 3W commercial vehicle segmentIndia’s leading electric mobility solutions provider, Ola Electric, is expanding its operations to incorporate CVs in the near future. The company started from operating cabs in major cities and stepped into the electric vehicle realm by buying Etergo e-scooter firm. Now, the envelope of Ola Electric’s operations will soon expand to incorporate commercial vehicles.Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw To Be Unveiled SoonA recent report suggests that Ola Electric is just days short of unveiling its first-ever commercial vehicle. People in the know at Ola Electric  have revealed company’s future plans. This involves Ola Electric’s advancements in e-autorickshaw industry which is currently on the rise.Ola electric rickshaw testing?With Ola Electric led by the enthusiastic CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, we can expect aggressive pricing and a well executed end result. Just like Ola Electric rose to lead the electric 2W segment, there is a possibility they replicate their success in the electric 3W segment. As of now, Mahindra is the leader with about 5k units sold every month.Speaking of launch, Ola Electric is likely to unveil its maiden electric auto rickshaw by the end of this month. At the launch, Raahi name will be finalised for this vehicle. As of now, there are no name trademarks filed by Ola Electric for the word “Raahi”. This product has been under development for years, as part of Ola’s larger scheme of things.Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw Patent FiledSometime back, Ola had patented its upcoming electric rickshaw in India. The most interesting aspect of this patent was that it featured solar panels on the roof to extend driving range. At launch we will get to know if Ola stuck with that design or ditched it for cost efficiency.Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw Patent InfoIn addition, there may be a cargo version of Ola Raahi electric rickshaw, to appeal to a broader audience. Rickshaw version could feature seating for three passengers, along with a driver at the front. Weather protection might be a standard. Also, Ola Electric’s Gigafactory is likely to be operational in the coming months.State of electric 3W industryIn the year 2023, a total of 5,80,000 electric 3W vehicles were sold in India. A number that increased YoY by 66% over sales figures in the year 2022. Statistics also show that more than 50% of total 3W vehicle sales in that time period packed electric powertrains over ICE powertrains.If we take electric 3W vehicle sales numbers from February 2024, the segment accounted for a total of 53,298 units with 54.45% MoM growth and a slight 7.33% YoY decline. Currently, Mahindra is the leading electric 3W industry with an 8.78% market share. Other leading players in this space are YC, Saera, Piaggio, Dilli EV and Bajaj. TVS is keen on joining this race, with King Electric and King Kargo Electric names already trademarked.Source More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Battery Drop Test From 40 Ft – Does It Survive?

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      Ather Rizta Battery DroppedAther is getting ready to launch a new electric scooter next month – Ahead of that, they us battery drop test of this new scooterElectric 2W mobility solutions in India have been on the rise. Many OEMs are springing up to cater to this increasing demand. Ather is one of those OEMs and is currently one of the best-selling electric 2W vehicle manufacturers in India. The company’s upcoming Rizta family scooter will feature over-engineered batteries as demonstrated in a video.Ather Rizta Battery Dropped From 40 FeetNot only is the upcoming Rizta Ather’s first family scooter, but it will be the most affordable Ather scooter as well. Up until Rizta, Ather was primarily focused on catering to enthusiasts and tech-savvy thrill seekers. Now, expanding their portfolio to cater family oriented scooters will expand their appeal and sales envelope.Ather Rizta Battery DroppedCurrently TVS iQube is India’s best-selling family electric scooter and is in Ather Rizta’s immediate crosshair. Also, Ola S1 X+ is another offering that Rizta will compete with. Folks at Ather Energy have an immaculate sense of humour and have been engaging in innovative and amusing strategies.Ather Energy co-founder Swapnil Jain took to social media posting a new video about their upcoming Rizta scooter. Their recent innovative strategy involves dropping their battery pack from a height of 40 feet. Surely, this is an overkill of a demonstration. However, the witty way Ather Energy demonstrates their engineering capability is always entertaining and confidence-inspiring for the intended audience.Crane At 40 FeetIn the video, we can see Shreyas Seethapathy operating a mobile crane held at 40 feet from the ground. From this height, Ather Rizta battery is dropped with a loud thud. As shown in the video by Ather, the battery remains “rock solid”.Shreyas loves destroying batteries and he comes up with his own crazy ways of testing them. Last time he was seen baking his battery eating ice-cream. This time he saw a crane and got excited and wanted to test strength of our batteries.So he decided to drop it from 40 feet.… pic.twitter.com/a2LB78WT2e— Swapnil Jain (@swapniljain89) March 12, 2024What does this test signify?This demonstration signifies that Ather’s batteries are designed to withstand any or most impacts a user can face on the road in real-world conditions. Impacts from stones, illogical speed bumps, direct impacts from other objects and many more. Ather’s battery casings are built with high-pressure die-cast aluminium tech.The main takeaway from this battery drop test is that if Ather’s battery can withstand an overkill 40 feet drop, it is capable of withstanding any or most real-world impacts. In case of drops, the impact force is distributed across the battery and is not the same as a concentrated impact from sharp objects or nail penetrations.In a previous video aired last year, Shreyas Seethapathy was seen eating a tub of ice cream while sitting on an autoclave baking one of their battery packs. Ather Rizta scooter will be unveiled at Ather’s Community Day on April 6th, 2024. Practicality is the mantra here and Rizta will feature a large and accommodating seat too. AtherStack 6 OTA update and a smart accessory are other anticipated launches from Ather on Community Day. More