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      EVTRIC Electric Motorcycle, Scooter Debuts At EV India Expo 2021

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      EVTRIC Electric Motorcycle – RiseEVTRIC Motors unveils high-speed motorcycle and 2 e-scooters at EV India Expo 2021
      EVTRIC Motors has unveiled three high speed two-wheelers at EV India Expo 2021. Being a new name in an industry that’s only just beginning to lay the groundwork of India’s future mobility is an exciting space to be in. For starters, the electric vehicle development phase will be a crucial one, and this encourages investments in the space.
      The 3 scooters showcased are EVTRIC Rise(Motorcycle), EVTRIC Mighty (Scooter) and EVTRIC Ride Pro (Scooter). Concepts and case studies are important now as manufacturers guage market situations to understand just what would make the cut. A rather peculiar situation in current times has seen the electric two-wheeler market get something of an undue advantage.
      EVTRIC Electric Motorcycle, Scooter – Specs
      EVTRIC Rise high speed motorcycle is the first from the manufacturer. It features a 3.0 KWH Lithium-ion detachable battery. The company reports top speed of 100 kmph and riding range of 120 kms on a single charge.
      EVTRIC Mighty high speed scooter attains max speed of 70 kmph, and comes with a ride range of 90 kms on a single full-charge. Ride Pro-high speed e-scooter reaches top speed of 75 kmph, and ride-range of 90 kms. EVTRIC Ride Pro is the advanced version of EVTRIC Ride scooter launched earlier in 2021.
      EVTRIC Electric Scooter – Mighty
      Manoj Patil, Founder & MD, EVTRIC Motors, “The entire EVTRIC team has been putting a lot of efforts to offer quality products that raise the bars in the EV two-wheeler industry in India. This EV India Expo 2021 provided us with the perfect opportunity to unveil the striking innovations that are gaining a lot of acknowledgement and praise from the industry honchos, visitors, auto experts and users.
      EVTRIC Electric Scooter and Motorcycle at EV India Expo 2021 – Greater Noida
      We have designed this product array further to in-depth market research and customer feedback. EV is new in India and there is so much to be done, however, if customer mindset is not taken into sincere consideration, the overall growth rate of the industry will only get dent. Therefore, we are a customer first brand, and are presenting the products on the lines that meet the expectations in terms of unique features, eye-catching design, and fine technology.”
      Fuel price and electric scooters
      Fluctuations in crude oil supplies, has kept fuel prices in India steady at a high. And somehow this economic crisis, instead of being dealt with through price corrections has been allowed to rise to great heights. And on the back of petrol price hikes, electric two-wheelers are being presented as the cost effective solution.
      On the face of it, purchase cost of electric scooters isn’t exponentially lower than petrol scooters. The projected advantage always focuses on running costs, i.e, charging a battery as against buying petrol. Surely this analogy alone isn’t enough to convince the buyer.
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      Electric Scooter Vs Petrol 125cc Scooter – Ather Shares Cost Comparison

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      Ather Electric ScooterEven though initial cost of electric vehicles are higher than conventional IC powered-vehicles, running cost of EVs are much lower
      The electric mobility revolution has surely grown big in global markets in the last couple of years, especially in the two-wheeler segment. One major player in this segment that has been able to create a mark on Indian consumers in recent times is Ather Energy.
      The Bengaluru-based EV startup currently has two products in its portfolio- 450 Plus and 450X. Both models are attractive offerings when it comes to battery-powered scooters. Despite rise in popularity of electric scooters, their volume is still far behind conventional IC engine-powered scooters.
      One major reason is range anxiety which still looms significantly in the minds of the masses. The other criteria is the cost of ownership since EVs are generally more expensive than similarly specced petrol scooters. However, Ather Energy has shared some data which compares cost of ownership between its e-scooters with that of an average 125cc scooter.
      Electric Scooter Vs Petrol 125cc Scooter – Cost of ownership
      On-road cost of 450 Plus and 450X stands at Rs 1,27,916 and Rs 1,46,926 respectively whereas the on-road cost of a 125cc petrol scooter has been considered Rs 1,07,651 as an average. Below is a detailed cost of ownership comparison between Ather electric scooters and petrol 125cc scooters for 2021.
      Electric Scooter Vs Petrol Scooter 125cc. Credit – Ather Energy
      For the e-scooter siblings, the riding cost for three years adds up to Rs 26,806 and Rs 26,311 for 450 Plus and 450X respectively. Therefore, the total cost of ownership for the first three years adds up to Rs 1,59,927 and Rs 1,78,230 respectively.
      Ather says, for a 125cc petrol scooter, riding cost for three years stands at Rs 74,613 which leads to a total cost of ownership for the first three years at Rs 1,82,264. The running cost per kilometer for a 125cc scooter is the highest at Rs 3.83. On the other hand, 450 Plus and 450X have a running cost of Rs 1.37 and Rs 1.35 per kilometer for three years.
      The gap between battery-powered and petrol-powered scooters further widens when a 5-year cost of ownership is considered. In this respect, 450 Plus and 450X add up to Rs 1,76,198 and Rs 1,94,004 respectively. Whereas, a consumer would have to shell out an average of Rs 2,35,496 for the first five years. Cost per kilometer for a 125cc petrol scooter stands at Rs 3.93 much higher than its battery-powered counterparts.
      New Honda Activa 6G price starts from about Rs 82k on-road.
      Petrol or electric scooter – Which one to buy?
      Though the table shared by Ather shows that their electric scooter is lot more beneficial over a longer period, one has to consider things like charging time for electric scooter, cost of battery replacement, resale value etc. Other factor is that majority of petrol scooters sold in India are in the 110cc range. Activa, Jupiter are the two best sellers in this segment. And their 110cc versions are lot cheaper than the 125cc versions.
      Once we consider these factors, petrol scooters look more appealing to a larger audience for now. With time, when battery costs go down, range increases, the scale will start tipping more and more in the favour of electric scooters.
      Ather 450X, 450 Plus- Specs
      Ather 450 Plus is powered by a 3.3kW motor which generates a peak output of 5.4kW (7.2bhp) and 22Nm of torque. On the other hand, 450X is powered by the same 3.3kW motor which produces a slightly higher peak output of 6kW (8.04bhp) and 26Nm. 450X also offers a larger battery which provides a range of 85km on a single charge as opposed to a 70km range in 450 Plus on a single charge. More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Nov 2021 – Classic, Meteor, CB 350, Pulsar

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      Image for reference.Out of the top ten motorcycles from the 200cc-500cc category sold in November 2021, the top five belonged to Royal Enfield – Eating over 85% share
      The ongoing semiconductor chip shortage continues to put a dent in automotive sales as OEMs continue to face hardships in production. The 200cc-500cc category of motorcycles witnessed another slump in sales volume in November this year after a slight progression seen in October.
      A total of 50,140 motorcycles from this category were dispatched across the country last month. In comparison, 58,747 motorcycles from this category were sold in October this year which translated to an MoM decline of 14.65 percent. During November last year, 75,574 motorcycles from this category were sold which has led to a YoY decline of 33.65 percent.
      Royal Enfield Continues Segment Domination
      Royal Enfield continued to dominate the sales chart of this segment with Classic 350 taking the top spot with 19,601 units registered in November this year. However, sales dropped by 50.24 percent YoY and a marginal MoM drop of 0.64 percent was recorded. It was followed by Bullet 350 with a monthly volume of 8,733 units which led to MoM growth of 50 percent and YoY growth of 34 percent.
      The brand’s sole cruiser offering Meteor 350 occupied the third spot after registering a volume of 6,775 units last month. This resulted in an MoM drop of 13.71 percent and a YoY decline of 3.64 percent. The fourth sport was taken by Royal Enfield Electra 350 which is essentially the electric start variant of Bullet 350.
      Motorcycle sales 200cc to 500cc – Nov 2021 vs Nov 2020 (YoY)
      The bike accumulated a sales volume of 4,275 units in November this year which led to YoY growth of 22 percent and an MoM growth of 89.54 percent. The fifth spot was again occupied by a Royal Enfield model, this time Himalayan with a monthly volume of 3,310 units. The adventure tourer witnessed YoY growth of 113.55 percent and an MoM decline of 11.21 percent.
      Honda, Bajaj, KTM also feature in top 10
      Honda broke into the list with CB350 in the sixth spot with 2,322 units of the retro roadster dispatched across the country last month. Therefore, it recorded YoY and MoM degrowth of 43 percent and 67.53 percent. Dominar 250 registered a volume of 1,440 units which led to YoY growth of 72.46 percent. Bajaj was able to sell only 1 unit of the quarter-litre tourer in October this year.
      Dominar 250 was followed by its Austrian cousins- the 250 series of KTM which comprises Duke 250 and Adventure 250. A combined volume of 735 units was dispatched by KTM across the country last month which led to MoM and YoY decline of 36.75 percent and 53.77 percent.
      Motorcycle sales 200cc to 500cc – Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM)
      The latest entrant in this space is the brand new Pulsar 250 which is a spiritual successor to the outgoing Pulsar 220F. Only 644 units of quarter-litre Pulsar were sold in India last month which resulted in 89 percent and 91 percent drops in MoM and YoY figures. The tenth spot was taken by Bajaj Avenger 220 with 608 units of the cruiser dispatched across the country last month. More

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      Suzuki Access, Burgman 125cc Scooters Updated – New Colours Launched

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      Suzuki Burgman Street Glossy GreyNew shades for Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street are in addition to the existing colour options
      To ensure customers do not have to compromise in any way in terms of colour options, Suzuki Motorcycles India has introduced new shades for its 125cc scooters – Access and Burgman Street. These scooters are already offered in a wide range of colour options. New colour options are available for standard as well as Ride Connect editions of Access and Burgman Street. Price is the same as earlier.
      Suzuki Access and Burgman Street new colours
      Suzuki Access 125 Standard Edition is now available in two new colour options of ‘Metallic Dark Greenish Blue’ and ‘Metallic Matte Black’. In case of Suzuki Access 125 Ride Connect Edition, the scooter gets a new ‘Glossy Grey’ paint scheme. The ‘Glossy Grey’ colour option has also been added for Suzuki Burgman Street Standard Edition and Ride Connect Edition.
      These new exciting colour options further enhance the youthful profile of the scooters. The Metallic Dark Greenish Blue has the greenish blue shade on most of the outer surfaces. The seat has a contrasting tan shade whereas the floorboard area sports a chocolaty look.
      The Metallic Matte Black shade looks even more exciting with its blacked-out profile and contrasting maroon seat. The Glossy Grey paint scheme also has high-energy vibes that will appeal to young generation, especially in case of Burgman Street.
      New Suzuki Access Metallic Dark Greenish Blue Colour
      The scooters get a key safety update in the form of side-stand engine cut-off feature. This feature has been mandated by the government. With side stand interlock system, the engine will not start until the side stand is disengaged.
      Forgetting to disengage the side stand is known to cause accidents. It usually happens when the side stand hits the road at high speed, causing disbalance and loss of control.
      No other changes
      Apart from the new colours and side-stand interlock system, there are no other changes for Suzuki Access and Burgman Street. Both scooters share the same 124cc, air cooled, single cylinder engine. It generates 8.7 ps of max power at 6,750 rpm and 10 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. It is mated to a CVT gearbox.
      Suzuki Access Matte Black
      With its maxi-styled design, Burgman Street is sportier in comparison to Access. Burgman has features such as full-digital meter, sporty LED headlight and position light, LED rear combination light, windscreen, front disc brake and sporty muffler cover. Both scooters have ample underseat storage and charging port.
      Ride Connect Editions of Suzuki Access and Burgman Street are equipped with Bluetooth-based connectivity platform. Users can access a range of smart features via Suzuki Ride Connect Application.
      Suzuki Access Glossy Grey
      All info is displayed on the Bluetooth-enabled digital console. Some key connectivity features include missed call alert, caller ID, alerts for call, SMS and WhatsApp, over-speed warning, ETA updates, phone battery level display and turn-by-turn navigation. More

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      New Yezdi Roadking And Adventure Debut Date 13th Jan 2022

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      2022 Yezdi Roadking – RenderStrategy to bring back legends from the past will soon see Royal Enfield pitted against formidable new rivals
      With launch of Jawa in 2018, Mahindra-owned Classic Legends had made its intentions clear about challenging segment leader Royal Enfield. Growing popularity of Jawa motorcycles has given the company enough confidence to intensify the game further. Towards that end, other bestselling brands from the past are being revived such as BSA and Yezdi.
      After sharing a coming soon teaser on Yezdi social media, Classic Legends has now shared a new teaser. This one shows a date – 13-01-2021, 13th Jan 2021. No more details have been revealed. But the iconic three lines running through the teaser, are hint enough for the fans.
      Yezdi Roadking scrambler and Adv features
      Initially, two motorcycles will be launched under Yezdi brand, Roadking scrambler and its Adv sibling. While Yezdi Roadking scrambler will take on upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter, Yezdi Adventure will challenge Himalayan. Both bikes have neo-retro styling with features such as round headlamp, fork gaiters, and teardrop-shaped fuel tank. Use of spoke wheels further enhances the classy profile of these bikes.
      In terms of their unique styling, Yezdi scrambler has round rear-view mirrors, wide handlebar, compact seat with quilted pattern, and upswept exhaust. The bike has rear tyre hugger that also doubles up as the mount for registration number plate. Riding stance is fairly upright and comfortable with centrally mounted footpegs. With dual-purpose tyres, the bike should be able to tackle mild to moderate offroad terrains.
      Yezdi Launch Date Teaser from Classic Legends
      Talking about Yezdi Adventure, the bike has quite a few similarities with its primary rival Himalayan. Some key features include raised front fender, large transparent windscreen, sporty rear-view mirrors, dedicated knuckle guards, cylindrical turn signals, split seats, upswept exhaust, and sturdy grab rails.
      Users can expect relaxed ergonomics with centrally placed footpegs, low seat height and tall and wide handlebar. Touring capabilities of Yezdi Adventure are expressed with features such as dedicated racks at front and rear.
      Metallic stays at front also double up as protection bars for the engine, fuel tank and radiator. The bike gets a rugged metallic underbelly bash plate. At front, the digital instrument console is wrapped in a shock-proof casing.
      Upcoming Yezdi Adventure Motorcycle – Render
      Yezdi Roadking scrambler and Adv engine and specs
      There’s a high probability that Yezdi Roadking scrambler and its Adventure sibling will be using the 334cc engine that currently does duty on Jawa Perak. It generates 30.64 ps of max power and 32.74 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
      While both bikes have standard telescopic forks at front, Yezdi scrambler gets dual shock absorbers at rear. The Adv has monoshock unit at rear. It is likely that suspension travel for Adv will be more in comparison to Roadking scrambler. Adv will also have an additional sub-frame at rear to enhance its load bearing capacity.
      While Roadking scrambler will have 17-inch wheels at both ends, its Adv singling is likely to get a larger 19-inch unit at front. The bikes will have disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS is expected to be offered as standard. More

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      Hero Electric Scooter Optima HX Updated With Cruise Control

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      Hero Electric Scooter Optima HXOptima HX from Hero Electric has become the most affordable two-wheeler in India to be offered with cruise control functionality
      Features form a very critical part of modern day automobiles and electric mobility has further increased accessibility of premium features among masses. Until a couple of years ago, cruise control was a very novel creature comfort and was only available in select premium cars.
      However, now this feature seems to have trickled down to even two-wheelers. Recently, Ola Electric decided to incorporate the feature of cruise control in its first electric scooter S1 Pro. That said, this amenity is yet to reach customers who have started receiving deliveries of their Ola e-scooters.
      Hero Electric Scooter Cruise Control
      Meanwhile, cruise control has now been offered as a standard feature in the Optima HX e-scooter from Hero Electric. With prices starting at Rs 55,850 (ex-showroom, including FAME II subsidy), Optima HX is an upgraded replacement of the standard Optima e-scooter.
      In its rebranded avatar, the electric scooter is available in two variants- Single Battery and Dual Battery. The latter is priced at Rs 65,640 (ex-showroom). Bookings of Optima HX are slated to commence from January 5, 2022.
      Hero Electric Scooter Optima HX with Cruise Control launched
      Cruise Control & Other Features
      Besides addition of cruise control, Optima HX remains more or less unchanged from its former self. Speaking of cruise control, riders can activate this feature by pushing a dedicated button. Once activated, the updated instrument console of the electric scooter will reflect a ‘cruise’ symbol.
      In order to deactivate cruise control, riders can either apply brakes or twist the throttle. Besides cruise control and a digital instrument cluster, Optima HX offers features such as remote locking, keyless ignition, anti-theft alarm, USB charging port, regenerative braking, etc. The dual battery variant also comes equipped with an LED headlamp. Additionally, features such as Bluetooth and GPS connectivity are likely to be offered as optional tech.
      Powertrain Specs
      Both variants of Optima HX are powered by a 1.2 kW (1.6 bhp) electric motor and offer a claimed top speed of 42 kmph. The single battery variant features a removable 51.2V, 30Ah lithium-ion battery pack which offers a claimed range of 82km on a single charge. The dual battery variant features an additional battery pack that offers a claimed range of 122km.
      No changes have been made to the hardware configurations of the electric scooter as well. While cruise control is a massive feature addition at this price point, one has to admit that in this case, the feature feels a little too gimmicky. For a scooter, whose top speed is just 42 kmph, cruise control won’t make too much of a difference to its functioning. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Price Increase Jan 2022 – Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Destini

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      Image – Unseen AutoHero MotoCorp announces price revision of its two wheelers wef January 4, 2022
      Price hikes are inevitable. And for most auto manufacturers, an opportune time to make such an announcement happens to be the end of a calendar year. With a new manufacturing date on new model year production vehicles, each new year beckons the rise of purchase costs. A price hike announcement now is the first of several that are expected through each year.
      Today, Hero MotoCorp announced an upward revision in ex-showroom prices of its motorcycles and scooters. This is wef January 4, 2022. Price revision is capped at up to Rs. 2,000. Exact quantum of increase varies based on model, and market.
      Timely price revisions are introduced to partially offset the impact of steadily increasing commodity prices. Hero Motocorp will be increasing prices of all their scooters as well as motorcycles. The company currently offers Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Glamour, Xtreme and Xpulse in the motorcycles range while Pleasure, Destini, Maestro are on offer in the scooters range.
      Hero MotoCorp sales
      Hero MotoCorp has for long enjoyed a coveted position at the top of the domestic sales chart. However this, coupled with limited exports meant Bajaj reported higher total sales in November 2021. So while Bajaj’s exports are stronger than domestic market sales, For Hero MotoCorp all that it is, is from the domestic market. Reputed as a leading mass market manufacturer in India, price hikes need to be thought out even more carefully.
      Hero MotoCorp FIrst electric scooter
      This is because segments that Hero MotoCorp excels in are highly price competitive. And even a small upward revision needs to be introduced after much consideration, and in a timely manner. In November 2021, Hero MotoCorp reported a steep sales decline. Total sales fell to below 3.5 lakh units YoY from just under 6 lakh units.
      Hero MotoCorp electric scooter
      Hero MotoCorp is hopeful that the last quarter of FY22 will be more fruitful based on current economic indicators. Apart from it’s strong grasp on the Indian two wheeler market, sooner or later one’s going to start looking forward to electric two-wheelers from the manufacturer.
      This is but a natural development considering future projection for electric vehicles. Keeping in mind the sheer number of two-wheelers sold each month in India, it’s no surprise that when the big electric wave comes through, it surely will be big.
      For now the e2W market is dominated by electric scooters. In fact, of the longstanding names in India, TVS and Bajaj already sell a single electric scooter already. No such product has yet been launched by Hero MotoCorp. Current electric vehicle progression is diversified, and sees Hero invest in R&D of tech and companies in the field. As far as Hero e2Ws are concerned, one can expect to catch a glimpse of an electric scooter from Hero before the end of the current financial year. More

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      TVS Apache 165 RP Launched – New Colour, 19.2 PS Power, All Details

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      TVS Apache 165 RPWhile performance tweaks are the primary highlight, TVS Apache RTR 165 RP also gets some visual updates
      Motorcycles in TVS Apache range are already known for their superior performance. To supply an extra dose of adrenalin for enthusiasts, TVS has now launched Apache RTR 165 RP. Performance-oriented TVS Apache 165 RP price is Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-sh. Existing RTR 160 4V disc variant is available at a starting price of Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
      This is a race tuned machine, and is based on RTR 160 4V, one of the popular Apache motorcycles. TVS Apache 165 RP is a limited edition motorcycle, with only 200 units on offer. Bookings of TVS Apache 165 RP have opened. It is possible that other Apache motorcycles could also get their respective ‘Race Performance’ or RP versions at a later date.
      TVS Apache 165 RP
      TVS Apache 165 RP – key updates
      As expected, TVS Apache 165 RP will utilize a rebored and retuned version of the 159.7cc engine that currently does duty on RTR 160 4V. These tweaks has resulted in additional power and torque. The Apache 165 RP is powered by a 164.9cc single cylinder engine, which delivers 14.12 kW @ 10000 rpm (19.2 PS@10000 rpm) and 14.2 Nm @ 8750 RPM. This makes it the most powerful motorcycle in the segment.
      In comparison, the current RTR 160 4V, the oil cooled, SOHC engine makes 17.55 ps of max power at 9,250 rpm and 14.73 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 rpm. This is available when the Sport ride mode is engaged. Power and torque output is reduced to 15.64 ps / 14.14 Nm in Urban and Rain mode.
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      Engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Apache 165 RP will be using the same gearbox. As the weight of the bike remains largely unchanged, TVS Apache 165 RP has improved power-to-weight ratio of 0.095 kW/kg. It remains to be seen if TVS Apache 165 RP will continue with the existing ride modes or gets a new or additional ride modes.
      TVS Apache 165 RP Specs
      As of now, RTR 160 4V utilizes a double cradle frame integrated with telescopic forks at front and a monoshock unit at rear. The same is being utilized by the Apache 165. In other updates, the bike may be equipped with TVS SmartXonnect connectivity suite.
      Regular Apache 160 is offered in both drum and disc brake variants are available. In comparison, Apache 165 RP gets disc brakes at both ends as standard. It is only offered with rear disc option, and gets a larger 240mm rear disc setup for improved braking performance. Dual-channel ABS is also standard.
      TVS Apache 165 RP
      TVS Apache 165 RP – cosmetic updates
      To highlight its superior capabilities, TVS Apache 165 RP gets special decals and graphics on the fuel tank and fairing. It is only offered in single colour scheme (combination of Blue, Red and White), as shown in the images. The existing RTR 160 4V is available in colour options of Matte Black, Knight Black, Metallic Blue and Racing Red.
      Features that are expected to be carried forward from RTR 160 4V include LED headlamp with LED DRLs, rear-view mirrors, anti-theft wave bite key, adjustable levers and double barrel exhaust. More