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      Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Debuts – Claims 1,600 Kms On Full Charge

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      Aptera Solar EV
      The new EV from Aptera is designed to harvest enough sunlight to travel over 11,000 miles (17,700 kms) per year

      US-based electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors has unveiled a prototype of its solar energy powered electric vehicle (sEV). The highlight of this three-wheeled electric vehicle is that the company claims that it doesn’t require any external charging for most of its use.
      At a time when EVs and EV-related technologies are still at a nascent stage in the world with manufacturers looking to refine their powertrain and charging technology every day, this solar electric vehicle could prove to be a stepping stone for next-generation EVs. The company claims that the super-efficient and lightweight electric vehicle could offer up to 1000 miles (1600 km) on a full charge which is way above what Tesla offers now.
      Powertrain Specs
      The three-wheeled electric vehicle can hold up to two adults and is offered with options of battery packs ranging from 25.0 kWh to 100.0 kWh. Another critical highlight that it is super light and with the heaviest battery pack it tips the weighing scale under 1000 kg. It is also providing an impressive energy efficiency of 10 miles per kWh which is definitely more than the current generation EVs.
      Coming to its design, it looks like an airplane’s fuselage without its wings providing a drag coefficient (Cd) of only 0.13. It is designed to consume 100 Watts of energy for every mile. Buyers also get the option of choosing a 100 kW front-wheel-drive system or 150 kW all-wheel-drive powertrain. The former can generate a peak power of 134 bhp and the latter can kick 201 bhp.

      Performance
      It also claims for a decently quick performance. The company claims the liquid-cooled electric motor can push the electric vehicle from 0-60 miles per hour in just 5.5 seconds in front-wheel powertrain and 3.5 seconds in all-wheel powertrain with a top speed of 110 mph (177 kmph).
      Aptera also offers a number of options for placing solar cells on the EV. Consumers could choose to place the solar cell panels on the roof, hood or back of the EV. These solar cells could add up to 40 miles per day in most regions of the world.

      Aptera was launched way back in 2006 and first unveiled the idea of a super-efficient three-wheeled vehicle in 2008. Back then Tesla was still working on its first EV prototype Roadster. However, it was too early for development of EVs and the startup failed. Its co-founders Steve Fambro, Chris Anthony, and Michael Johnson went on to create Flux Power, a firm that supplies batteries to electrify forklifts.
      Price
      Aptera EV will be offered in three exterior paint schemes- Sol (white), Noir (black) and Luna (silver). The company has started accepting bookings for the electric vehicle at a deposit of $100 and expects to start delivering them in 2021. It has been made available at a starting price of $25,900 which roughly translates to INR 19.10 lakh depending on the battery pack option. More

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      New Honda Dio Repsol Edition TVC – Features Detailed

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      Honda Dio Repsol Edition
      The Honda Dio limited edition inspired by Repsol Honda racing team gets orange coloured graphics and designs with orange wheel rims

      Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has launched two special editions with which it seeks to attract a younger and more race oriented segment of buyers in the country. The company has unveiled Repsol Honda editions of Hornet 2.0 motorcycle and Dio scooter for racing aficionados in India. Both are limited edition models and priced at a premium over their regular counterparts.
      Honda Dio Repsol Edition
      With the tag line ‘Keep Dioing It” the Honda Dio gets a sporty and aggressive design with race inspired graphics from the Honda Repsol team’s MotoGP bike RC 213V across its front and rear body while it sits on Repsol Honda orange coloured alloy wheels. The Repsol badging can be seen on its front apron, side panels and on its tail gate.
      Apart from these stickers and Repsol Tri-Colour Theme of Red/White/Orange, the Dio Repsol edition is identical to the Standard and Deluxe variants of the scooter BS6 model which was launched earlier this year. It sports a stylish muffler protector and split grab handles while key highlights include LED headlamp, all digital console, combi braking system, tubeless tyres and a wide seat.
      The Honda Dio measures 1,808mm in length, 723mm in width and 1,150mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,260, ground clearance at 160mm and kerb weight of 103 kgs. Seat length is at 640mm and fuel tank is of 5.3 liter capacity. Take a look at the official TVC of Honda DIO Repsol edition, featuring Marc Marquez.
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      The BS6 compliant Honda Dio scooter is powered by a 109.9cc, fuel injected, PGM-FI HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine that makes 7.65 hp power at 8,000 rpm and 9 Nm torque at 4,750 rpm. It gets telescopic forks in the front and 10 inch monoshock at the rear. The scooter gets a 3 step Eco Indicator on its instrument cluster that relates to better fuel efficiency.
      The Honda Dio Repsol Edition is priced at Rs.69,757, which is a premium of Rs.2,500 over the Deluxe variant. Bookings have opened for this limited edition scooter while deliveries are set to commence soon.
      Honda Dio Repsol Edition Specs
      Honda Dio Sales
      Honda Dio has been consistent in terms of sales and has regularly found a spot on the list of 10 best selling scooters in the country month after month. The BS6 variant was introduced earlier this year and received several feature and technology updates.
      In October 2020, Honda Dio sales grew by 19.24 percent to 44,046 units, up from 36,939 units sold in the same month of the previous year with volume gain of 7,107 units. Dio is not only one of the highest selling scooters in the country but also the No.1 exported scooter from India. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 125, Platina Cash Discount Offers Up To Rs 2,800

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      Image – RyT 2 KNOw
      Apart from cash discounts, Bajaj Auto is offering attractive benefits such as low down payment options and flexible EMI schemes

      As a year nears to a close, auto manufacturers offer substantial benefits in the form of discounts to attract more buyers in order to clear their stocks. Several manufacturers in both two-wheelers and passenger vehicle segments have started offering attractive benefits. Bajaj Auto has resorted to something similar.
      The Indian bikemaker is offering year-end benefits on Pulsar 125 and Platina range. Both bikes are offered as entry-level motorcycles in Bajaj’s portfolio. Both bikes have been around for a long time now and one of the most popular bikes in the Pune-based manufacturer’s lineup.
      Benefits on offer
      For Pulsar 125, Bajaj is offering benefits of up toRs 2,000 across its variants. The Pulsar 125 is offered in four variants- single-seat drum, split seat drum, single-seat disc and slit seat disc.
      The drum brake variants are offered with a cash discount of Rs 2,000 while the disc brake variants are available with a cash discount of Rs 1,500. Additionally, Bajaj is also offering a low down payment of just Rs 12,725. The offer is valid until December 15, 2020.
      Bajaj discounts Dec 2020
      The Platina range of bikes is offered in two configurations- Platina 100 and Platina 110 H-Gear and Bajaj is offering a cash discount of Rs 2800 and Rs 2500 respectively on both bikes.
      Apart from this, the company is also offering a 5-year warranty as standard. Platina 110 H-Gear is offered in a single variant whereas Platina 100 is offered in two variants- drum brake and disc brake. Platina 100 starts at a price of Rs 58,605 while Platina 110 H-Gear is priced at Rs 63,027.
      Bike Specifications
      Pulsar 125 is one of the most sought-after bikes in the 125cc category due to its look. It serves as an affordable alternative to other Pulsar motorcycles. It is powered by a 124.4cc single-cylinder fuel-injector motor which uses two spark plugs and two valves. This unit is tuned to generate 11.8 PS of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
      Platina 100 is powered by a 102cc single-cylinder engine which produces 7.9 PS of power at 7500rpm and 8.3 Nm of peak torque at 5500rpm. It is linked to a 4-speed gearbox. On the other hand, Platina 110 H-Gear draws its power from a 115.45cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which kicks out 8.6 PS of power at 7000rpm and 9.81 Nm of peak torque at 5000rpm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. More

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      Ola Electric Four Wheeler Planned For Launch After Rs 1 Lakh E-Scooter

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      Mahindra Atom Quadricycle on Test. Image – Ashutosh
      Ola Electric will launch its first electric scooter which will be manufactured at Amsterdam-based Etergo BV’s manufacturing facility

      While Ola Electric is gearing up to launch its first electric scooter which is most likely to happen in January 2021, the company has now hinted at its intention of expanding its electric vehicles (EVs) portfolio. When Ola announced its plan to build its own electric scooter it took everyone by surprise.
      While the step of manufacturing and retailing electric scooter for a brand that has no expertise in their production as of now is challenging itself, Ola Electric has given an indication that it doesn’t intend to stay limited to just e-scooters. This might include the development of a ‘small city four-wheeler’.
      In a recent interaction with Economic Times about Ola Electric’s future plans, Bhavish Aggarwal, company’s Founder and Chairman, was quoted saying, “Our ambition is to be the leader in electric mobility for the small vehicles and small city four-wheelers”. This indicates that Ola Electric will look to expand its presence in other segments of electric vehicles.
      Electric Quadricycle
      Electric powertrains, especially in two-wheelers, have made their penetration into the automotive market primarily due to their technical simplicity. However, there is a lot to be done in the passenger vehicle segment.
      Mahindra Atom electric spied
      Developing an electric quadricycle is easier and less complicated, in comparison to developing an electric passenger car. From development to getting nods from govt authorities – the task is simpler in the case of e-qudricycle development.
      In all probability, what Aggarwal meant by ‘small city four-wheelers’ was an electric quadricycle. It perfectly makes sense since Ola Electric would like to extend its electric powertrain technology to other products as well to recover the cost. This electric four wheeler would most likely help in last mile connectivity – a domain Ola is well versed with.
      Why an e-4 wheeler makes sense for Ola?
      Launching an electric quadricycle also makes sense because it might help expand Ola’s original line of business which shared mobility solutions. Quadricycles are cheap and effective means of shared mobility and deemed as a more comfortable means of transportation than conventional rickshaws.
      Once launched, this new electric 4 wheeler from Ola could be a potential rival to the upcoming Bajaj Qute electric, Mahindra Atom electric, and similar examples from the likes of Tata Motors, TVS, etc.
      As mentioned earlier, Ola’s electric scooter is expected to be launched in a month’s time. The first batch of e-scooters will be built in a facility in Netherlands and will be sold in Europe as well as India. For reference, earlier this year, Ola announced the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Etergo BV for an undisclosed amount.
      The company claims that the e-scooter will be competitively priced under Rs 1 lakh. Ola Electric is currently in search of a suitable location for it to build its own manufacturing facility with the largest two-wheeler production capacity in India.
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      2022 Genesis GV70 Engines Confirmed, U.S. Arrival Set for 2021

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      We now have full details on the 2022 Genesis GV70, including its powertrain options and time of U.S. arrival, which is set for 2021.
      The GV70 is getting the same two engine options as the GV80: a 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four and a 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6.
      The GV70 fits into the compact-crossover segment, which has been ballooning in popularity.
      Genesis has released full details of the 2022 GV70, including its engine options and technologies—and has divulged that it will be arriving in the U.S. sometime in 2021. The GV70 slates in just below the GV80, Genesis’s first SUV. This sleek two-row compact crossover is entering the marketplace at a time when demand for this category of vehicles is surging.

      2022 Genesis GV70 Revealed, and It’s a Big Deal

      2021 Genesis GV80: Car and Driver 10Best

      Tested: Genesis GV80 Brings Guilt-Free Opulence

      The GV70’s sporty proportions will be complemented by engine options coming from the GV80, including a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four and a more powerful twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6. The former is good for 300 horsepower in the GV80, while the latter puts out a considerable 375 horsepower and brought the GV80 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds in our testing. Given the smaller proportions of the GV70, we expect the GV70 to best the GV80 in its sprint to 60 mph.

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      An available Sport package accentuates the GV70’s athletic design cues. The package includes large, circular exhaust tips, a three-dimensional dark chrome pattern on the grille, and an exclusive bumper and wheels. Inside there’s carbon-fiber trim and a unique steering wheel. The GV70 comes standard with four driving modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Custom. A fifth mode, Sport Plus, is added with the Sport package.
      The GV70 will have a fingerprint authentication system, but Genesis is holding off on revealing any of that system’s functions for now. Nonetheless, it has been reported that this system will allow drivers to use Genesis CarPay, which can be used to pay for gas and parking from inside the car. The fingerprint authentication system can also be used to start the car and also identify the driver, at that point the vehicle will then adjust settings such as seating position based on who is driving.
      The Genesis GV70 will also have Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, a radar-based system that can detect a rear occupant’s breathing so a driver can be notified when a child or infant has been left in the back of the vehicle.
      The advanced driver assist system will change lanes at the flick of the turn signal, a system seen on Cadillac and Mercedes vehicles. The GV70 will also offer an adaptive cruise control system with traffic sign recognition, driver attention warnings, and blind-spot warning. Details on which features will be standard or optional will come closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date.
      When this compact crossover arrives in the U.S., it’ll be aimed squarely at European luxury vehicles already bidding for their portion of this market, including the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. If the GV70 is anything like the GV80—and we have little reason to expect otherwise—it will be a strong contender in this market. The GV80 claimed a 10Best spot this year, and gained this remark from one Car and Driver editor, “Its beautifully executed interior is indisputable evidence that Genesis understands the not-so-secret handshake of luxury—something that several aspiring premium-car brands have yet to learn.”
      Granted, part of the charm of the GV80 is its low price, and we don’t yet know the pricing of the GV70; that’ll come closer to its on-sale date.
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      Toyota Is Finally Making an Electric Vehicle, Plans More

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      Toyota will unveil an electric SUV in Europe in the coming months.
      The automaker also plans to bring an electric vehicle to North America in the short term and plans to introduce a solid-state battery EV in the early 2020s.
      Toyota notes that its hybrid technology has allowed it to hit targeted emission standards without jumping too quickly into the EV world.

      Toyota Details Six New EV Models for 2020–2025

      Toyota Has a Solid-State Battery Prototype Done

      Toyota has been slow to adopt EVs into its lineup. It’s not because it lacks the technology, it’s been the king of hybrids since the introduction of the Prius. It’s also been investing in fuel-cell vehicles like the Mirai, and it sells the UX300e in Europe and China. But as sales for EVs tick up, the automaker seems finally ready to expand its portfolio.
      Today the automaker announced that it had developed an electric SUV for Europe that will be based on Toyota’s e-TNGA modular EV platform and will be previewed sometime in the next couple of months.
      As for the US, Automotive News reported last week that Bob Carter, head of sales for Toyota North America stated that an EV is coming to the United States. We’re not sure which brand will be the first with an EV, but at least we know something electric will come from the Japanese automaker.

      Toyota

      During a presentation for its European market, Koji Toyoshima Toyota’s deputy chief officer of its ZEV Factory said that the automaker intends to globally sell 5.5 million electrified vehicles every year by 2025. In that same time frame Toyoshima said that Toyota would introduce 60 new electrified vehicles. These numbers include hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
      Toyoshima also noted that Toyota would have a mass-produced electric vehicle using a solid-state battery pack in the first half of the 2020s. A bold statement and potentially an EV game-changer since solid-state batteries charge quicker and offer more range in the same size pack as traditional lithium-ion batteries. It’s also potentially a few years earlier than the company has previously stated when it said it would have the technology ready in 2025.
      As for why Toyota has waited as long as it has to enter the EV market, Andrea Carlucci director of product and marketing for Toyota Europe said that its hybrid technology has allowed the company to comply with tough emissions standards in Europe without jumping to early into EVs. “However, hybrid success has given us the foundation we need, for other electrified powertrains – which will be introduced when the time, the market, and the infrastructure are right. And that time is getting closer.”
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