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      Ather 450X Electric Scooter To Launch In 16 New Cities – First TVC

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      Image – Rajesh Narukulla
      Ather 450X, limited-edition Series 1, and network expansion to new cities

      Phase 2 of expansion will see Ather Energy launch Ather 450X in 16 additional cities – Mysore, Hubli, Jaipur, Indore, Panaji, Bhubaneshwar, Nasik, Surat, Chandigarh, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Nagpur, Noida, Lucknow and Siliguri. Planned and rapid expansion is encouraged by Ather Energy’s products, dealership requests, and volume of test ride requests.
      Ather Energy is geared to meet national demand by Q1 2021, when Ather 450X will be available across 27 cities in India. Buyers will be eligible to get their hands on the limited-edition Series 1 vehicle for orders placed in January 2020, prior to official launch of the new product line.
      Business in new cities will begin in a staggered manner by Q1 2021. Test rides will let potential consumers experience the vehicle. Ather mobile app offers personalised ride statistics, charging status, push navigation, and other functionalities. This includes theft and tow detection, live location & vehicle state tracking.
      Ather Energy expansion
      Ather is in discussion with prospective retail partners and is zeroing in on locating spaces to set up its fast EV charging network, Ather Grid. Of the 11 markets Ather is present in, 60+ charging points are installed, and plans are on to increase that number. Below is the first ever TV commercial of Ather electric scooter.
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      Ather 450X is an upgrade from the 450. It’s quick and smart, and available in three new colours – Grey, Green, and White. Power comes from a 6kW PMSM motor, a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, to support 4 riding modes. Eco, Ride, and Sport aside, the high- performance Warp mode is a new addition.
      Ather 450X goes from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 sec in Warp mode. On that mode, its’ the quickest 125cc category scooter. Ather 450X charges 50 percent faster than earlier at 1.5km per minute. This is the fastest charging rate in the electric two-wheeler category.
      Ather 450X features
      Features include 4G SIM card and Bluetooth connectivity to manage phone calls and music on the touchscreen dashboard. The 7″ touchscreen dashboards colour depth of 16M, and a Snapdragon Quad-Core processor. Ather 450X uses Android Open Source to support Google map navigation, on-board diagnostics, and features like Over-the-air updates, Auto Indicator off and Guide- me-home lights.
      Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy: “We are really excited about adding 16 new markets and we look forward to establishing ourselves in these cities in the coming months. This expansion is the result of the strong demand from the consumers, dealerships and also, the test ride requests that we have received since the launch of Ather 450X.
      Ather Energy has always strived to build futuristic electric two-wheelers which boast of superior technology and innovative solutions to make the switch to electric easier for the consumers. We aim to introduce Ather products across the country and fulfill the needs of consumers by providing a premium offering.” More

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      2021 Honda CBR150R Makes Global Debut – New Yamaha R15 Rival

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      2021 Honda CB 150R
      2021 Honda CBR150R is not likely to arrive in India anytime soon

      Honda has launched its entry-level faired motorcycle CBR150R in Thailand. The updated fully faired sports bike comes with new paint scheme options. Other than added colour schemes there are no other changes brought by the Japanese brand. Earlier, it was speculated that the bike would get USD front fork suspension units which didn’t happen.
      New Colours on offer
      The latest iteration of CBR150R is offered in four dual-tone colour options which include Matte Black with Red, Grey with Red, Red with Black and Black with Orange. Out of the four colour combinations, Grey with Red comes with the most funky-looking body graphics and decals.
      Overall Design & Hardware
      This said colour comes with a red front wheel, red underbelly cowl and sporty graphics with a hint of yellow. The overall design and colour schemes of CBR150R have been inspired by higher CBR models such as CBR650R and CBR1000RR-R.
      It continues to exhibit its signature dual-LED headlamps which are integrated with eye-grabbing LED DRLs. The bike gets low-set clip-on handlebars which demand an aggressive lean forward position accompanied by the rear-set footpegs.

      The sculpted fuel tank, fairing-mounted rear-view mirrors, split-style seats and a high-rise tail section enhance the bike’s sporty appeal. The contrasting exhaust canister tip also accentuates the sporty look. Coming to its hardware, suspension duties on the bike is handled by telescopic forks at front and a rear mono-shock. Braking duties are taken care of by petal-type disc brakes on both wheels.
      Powertrain Specs
      In terms of its powertrains, the latest version of CBR150R derives its power from a 149cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine which comes with a DOHC setup and four valves. The motor kicks out a power of 17.1 PS at 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.4 Nm at 7000 rpm. This unit comes equipped with Honda’s PGM-Fi fuel-injection system and eSP technology. Transmission is carried out by a six-speed gearbox as standard.

      The new 2021 Honda CBR150R has been priced at THB 99,700 which roughly translates to INR 2.43 lakh. The bike is very popular especially in South East Asian countries although it is unlikely to launch in India anytime soon. It directly locks horns with Yamaha R15.
      Honda is rather looking to introduce the updated 2021 CB300R in India which is expected to launch sometime early next year. The naked streetfighter got discontinued earlier this year and is expected to make a return in its updated BS6 complaint form soon. The bike is likely to be brought via the CKD route and is expected to cost around Rs 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India). More

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      New KTM Duke 125 Launch Price Rs 1.5 Lakh – First Look Walkaround

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      Image – Nitish Neo
      Updated styling are seen on the new KTM Duke 125 – Officially launched today

      The 2021 KTM 125 Duke, the smallest sibling of the Duke family gets updated. This smallest commuter bike, which was initially launched in 2018 and went on to be one of the best sellers in the company lineup. Price is introductory – Rs 1.5 lakh, ex-sh, Delhi. This makes it about Rs 8k more expensive than older Duke 125.
      Seeing the good sale response, KTM India has now decided to update the Duke 125 design, and make it look more like other Duke’s in the family. 2021 Duke 125 is updated in terms of design and features. Initial examples have started moving into company showrooms and bookings have also opened. Deliveries start in coming days.
      New vs Old KTM Duke 125
      Design and Features
      The KTM 125 Duke borrows heavily from its larger 200 Duke. It is based on the company’s new design language also seen on the KTM 200 Duke. It is positioned on the same steel trellis framework integrated with bolt on sub-frame and borrows parts such as the headlamp, body panels, fuel tank and LCD screen making the 125 Duke almost identical to the larger 200 Duke.
      The 2021 KTM 125 Duke also get updates in tank extensions and at the rear end while new colour options are also a part of the update. As seen on the 200 Duke and 250 Duke, the new 125 Duke also receives an LCD instrument cluster but misses out on Bluetooth connectivity as is seen on the 390 Duke. Take a look at the detailed walkaround as well as first ride impression video by Youtub channel Nitish Neo below.
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      Targeting a younger and more adventurous set of buyers in the country, the 125 Duke will get a larger fuel tank of 13.5 liter capacity as against the 11 liter tank seen on its current counterpart. Overall weight has been increased by 7 kgs and seat height goes up from a current 818 mm to 822 mm. The updated KTM 125 Duke is also likely to get two colour options of orange with white and white with black.
      Engine & Gearbox
      The updated KTM 125 Duke gets its power via a BS6 124cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder engine offering 14.5 hp power at 9,250 rpm and 12 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm mated to a 6 speed transmission. These are the same figures as seen on its BS4 engine. Braking and suspension are the same via 300mm front disc brakes and 230mm disc at the rear and 43mm WP upside down fork in the front and WP monoshock at the rear.

      Sumeet Narang, President (Probiking) at Bajaj Auto Ltd. said “Spawned from the 1290 beast itself and packed full of Duke attitude, the KTM 125 DUKE exudes qualities never seen in this category before. The ultra-lightweight trellis frame and subframe provide razor-sharp control, and the new styling is an absolute head turner.
      The launch of KTM 125 DUKE in late 2018 had been a point of inflection for KTM’s stronghold amongst the young biking enthusiasts in India. Upgrading that model with this new all capable entry level KTM is another testimony of the brand’s commitment to bringing pure performance to its valued customers.” More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Inspired 350cc Cruiser – Rendered

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Inspired Cruiser – Render
      The new render shows what Meteor 350 could like if it was designed as a proper low-slung cruiser motorcycle

      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 started generating a lot of buzz way before its actual launch and even after a month of its official launch, it doesn’t seem to die down. There were very high expectations from this modern cruiser which has stepped into the big shoes of its predecessor Thunderbird and Royal Enfield seems to have ticked almost all boxes.
      Meteor 350 is Royal Enfield’s first of its next generation single cylinder motorcycles with brand new chassis and powertrain. The bike has caught the eyeballs of biking enthusiasts instantly with its cruiser-like low-slung stance, forward set footpegs and a raised handlebar.
      However, it is not one of the traditional cruisers. These have a very low stance with relatively long front forks and a longer wheelbase. Point in case is Bajaj Avenger which sports a traditional cruiser design. Meteor 350 like the discontinued Thunderbird model is a cross between a cruiser and a street bike. Here we have with us a digitally modified Meteor 350 rendered as a traditional cruiser.
      Meteor 350 as a traditional cruiser
      In a video, created and uploaded by SRK Designs on YouTube we get to see a digitally re-imagined Meteor 350 as a traditional low-slung cruiser and to be honest it does look very good. For starters, the designer has taken the image of a regular Meteor and slants its front forks adding a few degrees to the rake angle thus adding a few inches to the wheelbase as well.
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      Next up, the tail section is reshaped a little with the tail light repositioned lower than usual on the rear fender. The rider’s seat is also lower than the stock model and the pillion seat is now narrower than the original model.
      Grab handles for pillion too have been moved forward and very low. Next, a taller handlebar is added which are usually found in conventional bobbers. The wheelbase is further lengthened by stretching the rear section of the bike.
      In this case, the base Fireball variant of Meteor was chosen which doesn’t offer the windshield and rear backrest as standard and comes with bright colours. The paint scheme is changed as well with gloss black colour replacing the bright red on offer.
      To complement the look further, the designer adds yellow pinstripes to the fuel tank, side panel and rear fender which gives a nice contrast to the overall look of the bike.
      Royal Enfield’s plan for a cruiser
      It is to be noted that Royal Enfield is indeed developing a traditional low-slung cruiser codenamed KX650 which will be powered by the 650cc parallel-twin engine as on the Interceptor and Continental GT. The motorcycle has already been spotted testing on a couple of occasions. More

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      New Haynes Manuals Going Digital Only, But Paper Books Will Remain Available

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      Predictably, since Haynes has been acquired by a company called InfoPro Digital, future Haynes manuals will be available only as downloads, not as printed books.
      The good news is that if there’s a paper manual for a vehicle available now, you’ll still be able to buy one in the future, as these titles will remain in print.
      Haynes says it’s working on a “new automotive maintenance and repair product” that will cover more makes and models than the current catalog can offer.
      If you’re a regular user of Haynes printed vehicle repair manuals, 2021 will mark the end of an era. Starting next year, all new Haynes manuals will be available in digital format only. Don’t freak out just yet, though, since the company’s current catalog of printed titles will remain available.

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      This isn’t exactly a sad surprise. As modern vehicles add more and more electronics, shade-tree mechanics are not able to apply all of the lessons they learned working on a 1980 Ford Bronco to a 2021 model. Also, Haynes was acquired by InfoPro Digital back in April and said at the time that the goal was “to create a leading global information services provider in the automotive industry.” Considering it’s owned by a company with digital in its name, we had an inkling things would head in this direction. Finally, Haynes already offers a plethora of online manuals available piecemeal or included in an All Access subscription for $399 a year (or $34.99 a month) for the Cars, Trucks, and SUVs section.
      Haynes is eagerly making clear that it’s not totally exiting the paper-products game. “It’s not the end of the road for Haynes—we are embarking on an exciting new journey,” the company said on Twitter. “Contrary to reports, Haynes is not stopping printing Manuals. Whilst we will no longer publish new print Workshop Manuals, we will continue to print and publish our huge back catalogue.”
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      Work isn’t stopping on new products, either, even if they end up being digital instead of print. “Embracing John Haynes’s philosophy, we are currently in the process of creating a new automotive maintenance and repair product that covers around 95 percent of car makes and models—an increase of around 40 percent over our current Workshop Manual coverage,” the company said. “Far from being the end of the road, we are ensuring that Haynes will continue well into the 21st century.”

      Haynes Explains – Christmas (Haynes Manuals)
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      The company’s FAQ needs a bit of updating, though. There, Haynes still says it will continue to “aggressively” market updated and new printed titles. Then there’s this: “Many customers are choosing the best of both formats and purchasing a print and online manual together!” Not anymore they’re not, but if you need one last book for the year, Haynes has made it easy to decide which one to get: Haynes Explains Christmas. First published in 2017, this book is described as a “lighthearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual” and it “takes the reader through all areas of Christmas, giving all the hints and tips needed to make the entire festive period run smoothly.”
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      Rare Hot Wheels Pink Beach Bomb Keeps the VW Bus Story Alive

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      If you’ve spent more time than normal looking at the things in your house this year, imagine what it’d be like if you had the rarest Hot Wheels model of all time and your own personal museum to keep it in.
      That’s the life of Bruce Pascal, who owns a 7000-piece Hot Wheels collection in Maryland that includes the valuable Pink, Rear-Loading Beach Bomb.
      Hot Wheels will release more than 40 new VW models this year. None are expected to be worth $150,000-plus in 50 years.

      Hot Wheels Volkswagen Team Transport Baja Bug Wide Open Series #23, 2020
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      There’s one Volkswagen made in 1969 that has more than held its value. The famous Pink, Rear-Loading Beach Bomb Hot Wheels car is still the most valuable Hot Wheels ever produced, and it keeps going up in value because so few of them exist (two, to be exact).
      These days, Hot Wheels remain a subject of endless amusement to kids of all ages, but there’s only one King of Hot Wheels, and that’s Bruce Pascal. In 2016, Pascal said the Pink Beach Bomb was worth $150,000. Today it’s probably closer to $175,000.

      Pascal with his ultrarare Volkswagen Beach Bomb Hot Wheels prototype.
      VW

      The Pink Beach Bomb was Mattel’s first attempt at designing a Volkswagen Microbus. The problem, for the toy maker, was that by putting the surfboards into the bus through the rear window, the weight balance didn’t work out, so Mattel redesigned the VW van with thicker, heavier sides and put the surfboards on the side as well. After all, the whole point of these toys was for kids to “vroom” them around, and if they fell over all the time, kids wouldn’t approve.

      World’s Most Valuable Hot Wheels Collection

      In the Minds of Hot Wheels Collectors

      Pascal has been featured here on Car and Driver multiple times, given that he owns around 4000 Hot Wheels toys and has another 3000 pieces of Hot Wheels memorabilia. In 2016, Pascal’s collection was worth around $1 million, and in 2018, NBC News said it was worth $1.8 million. Now, VW is highlighting the pink Beach Bomb as a way to let the world know that, even in 2020, over 40 VW Hot Wheels models were or are being released.
      When Pascal got serious about collecting Hot Wheels many years ago, he made it his mission to find those pink Beach Bombs.
      “I already had heard about [the Beach Bomb] in purple, green, red, light blue, and gold. I even had heard about an unpainted model,” Pascal said in a statement. “But pink was extremely hard to find. Most Hot Wheels models were marketed to young boys, who the brand assumed didn’t want to play with pink. They created just a few pink [Beach Bomb] models to market to their female audience.”

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      So, the pink color is the one to get. If you ever could, of course, but you can’t, since Pascal has one and he used to own the other one, but has since sold it to a friend. The one he kept for his personal museum in Maryland is stored in a dark plexiglass case to keep it protected from light and dust. Sometimes he loans it out to other museums or to event organizers for display.
      “I want other people to experience the Beach Bomb,” he said. “I’ve found so much joy in learning about classic cars and Hot Wheels, and I hope I can spark some of that in other people. It’s a treasure to find these rare models.”

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      Top 10 Two Wheeler Exports Oct 2020 – Boxer, Star City, Pulsar, Apache Lead

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      Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS
      In a welcome development for two-wheeler manufacturers, exports have registered double digit growth in October 2020

      A total of 3,73,875 units were exported, which is YoY gain of 25.98%. Exports during the corresponding period last year stood at 2,96,772 units. The numbers reveal that market conditions have improved in most of the key global locations where made in India two-wheelers are exported.
      Bajaj Boxer tops the list
      While the domestic market is dominated by Hero Splendor and Honda Activa, the most exported two-wheeler is Bajaj Boxer. It has retained the top spot for a long time. In October, a total of 1,23,778 units were exported. This is an impressive YoY gain of 40.50%, as compared to 88,096 units exported in October last year.
      Boxer was once available in the domestic market in 100 cc and 150 cc variants, and it had good demand initially. However, the 100 cc variant was later replaced with CT 100. The 150 cc variant was also discontinued. Boxer’s most important export markets are countries in Africa, Latin America and some South East Asian countries.
      At number two is TVS Star City with exports of 52,776 units in October. YoY gain is 74.70%, as compared to 30,209 units exported in October last year. TVS exports its two-wheelers to more than sixty countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe.
      Two Wheeler Exports Oct 2020
      At third spot is Bajaj Pulsar with 32,406 units exported in October. YoY gain is 32.52%, as compared to 24,454 units exported in October last year. The pulsar range is popular in domestic market as well and it is the top selling brand in Bajaj’s portfolio.
      At number four is Bajaj CT with 16,284 units exported in October. The motorcycle has registered negative YoY growth of -32.11%, as compared to 23,986 units exported in October last year. Next in the list is Bajaj Discover with 15,916 units exported in October. YoY gain is 10.77%, as compared to 14,369 units exported in October last year.
      Other most exported two wheelers in top ten
      At number six is TVS Apache, which is another popular product in the domestic market. Apache exports in October stood at 13,058 units. Numbers have more than doubled, as compared to 5,991 units exported in October last year.
      No
      Two Wheeler Exports
      Oct-20
      Oct-19
      1
      Boxer
      1,23,778
      88,096
      2
      STAR CITY
      52,776
      30,209
      3
      Pulsar
      32,406
      24,454
      4
      Apache
      13,058
      5,991
      5
      Discover
      15,916
      14,369
      6
      FZ
      10,166
      10,069
      7
      NAVI
      9,872
      3,424
      8
      CT
      16,284
      23,986
      9
      SPORT
      6,276
      8,040
      10
      Dio
      6,121
      9,116
      11
      Ray
      5,338
      4,305
      12
      Platina
      5,244
      2,076
      13
      GIXXER
      4,711
      5,370
      14
      Pulsar
      4,314
      2,370
      15
      NTORQ
      3,814
      3,781
      16
      CB Shine
      3,735
      4,740
      17
      HORNET 160R
      3,539
      2,655
      18
      X Blade
      3,529
      1,721
      19
      GRAZIA
      3,401
      2,984
      20
      Splendor
      5,291
      1,738
      21
      HF Deluxe
      2,515
      1,908
      22
      Acheiver
      2,489
      412
      23
      Saluto RX
      2,140
      1,902
      24
      Saluto
      1,800
      4,120
      25
      Glamour
      1,722
      2,702
      26
      GIXXER 250
      1,604
      42
      27
      650 Twin
      1,571
      2,845
      28
      Burgman
      1,536
      875
      29
      KTM 390
      1,532
      905
      30
      KTM 200
      1,463
      789
      31
      Dominar 250
      1,335
      0
      32
      UNICORN 160
      1,296
      648
      33
      XPULSE 200
      1,132
      0
      34
      FZ25
      1,132
      1,706
      35
      SZ
      1,068
      948
      36
      Xtreme
      1,031
      358
      37
      Hayate
      960
      1,592
      38
      Victor
      960
      1,280
      39
      Dominar 400
      910
      734
      40
      Classic 350
      906
      122
      41
      Platina
      864
      216
      42
      Himalayan
      844
      780
      43
      Radeon
      760
      200
      44
      Wego
      736
      2,863
      45
      Classic 500
      712
      426
      46
      Vespa
      690
      100
      47
      SR 50 MT
      671
      176
      48
      Typhoon R 50
      625
      352
      49
      Fascino
      600
      506
      50
      R15
      598
      897
      51
      Duet
      546
      0
      52
      Access
      511
      60
      53
      KTM
      499
      455
      54
      Vespa
      497
      295
      55
      Hunk
      491
      1,576
      56
      Aprilia SR 125
      487
      185
      57
      Activa
      468
      712
      58
      Husqvarna
      434
      0
      59
      Jive
      320
      0
      60
      Aprilia SR150
      302
      258
      61
      CT 150
      288
      0
      62
      Jupiter
      283
      262
      63
      MT 15
      282
      800
      64
      Avenger
      259
      139
      65
      Dream
      240
      1,586
      66
      Husqvarna
      216
      0
      67
      BMW
      216
      1,419
      68
      Lets
      212
      312
      69
      LIVO
      200
      1,400
      70
      Maestro
      174
      636
      71
      Pleasure
      164
      446
      72
      UNICORN 150
      160
      0
      73
      Husqvarna
      154
      0
      74
      CB Twister
      130
      390
      75
      DESTNI 125
      120
      178
      76
      Alpha
      112
      248
      77
      Intruder
      106
      144
      78
      RR 310
      90
      26
      79
      KTM
      74
      178
      80
      XTREME.
      36
      80
      81
      H’Ness
      30
      0
      82
      Avenger
      3
      0
      83
      Crux
      0
      1,122
      84
      X PULSE 200T
      0
      954
      85
      Passion
      0
      720
      86
      Aviator
      0
      560
      87
      HF Dawn
      0
      552
      88
      Pep +
      0
      516
      89
      Bullet 500
      0
      229
      90
      STREET 500
      0
      211
      91
      STREET 750
      0
      107
      92
      CBR 250R
      0
      90
      93
      TB 350
      0
      24
      94
      Aprilia SR160
      0
      4
      –
      Total
      3,73,875
      2,96,772
      Other two-wheelers in top ten include Yamaha FZ (10,166 units), Honda NAVI (9,872), TVS Sport (6,276) and Honda Dio (6,121). Among the top ten, only three (CT, Sport and Dio) brands have registered negative YoY growth.
      If we consider the top ten, Bajaj’s dominance in exports is clearly evident. The combined market share of Boxer, Pulsar, CT and Discover is more than fifty percent. More

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      Ather 450X Electric Scooter Ahmedabad – 1st Owner Takes Delivery

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      Ather 450x 1st delivery of Ahmedabad by Kataria Green
      As promised, Ather Energy has commenced deliveries of its 450X electric scooter in Ahmedabad

      As may be recalled, the company had started operations in Ahmedabad in October via its dealer partner Kataria Group. This was part of the company’s plan to expand operations across the country. Ather has also expanded its footprint to Mumbai and Pune. Other cities that will be covered soon include Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kochi and Coimbatore. Ather already has presence in Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
      Ather 450X specs
      Ather Energy had started out with its 450 electric scooter, which has now been discontinued. 450X works as its replacement and comes with several new features and updates.
      Powering the scooter is a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack connected to a 6kW PMS motor. With 26 Nm of torque, Ather 450X can effortlessly zip through city streets. The battery is IP 67 rated water resistant and dust proof and comes with 3 year warranty.
      Users can choose from ride modes of Eco, Ride, Sports and Warp. Max range is available with Eco mode at 85 km on a full charge. Ride and Sports mode allow 70 km and 60 km, respectively. Warp mode is built for max performance.

      According to the company, this is true range that users can get in real life driving conditions. In a laboratory environment, Ather 450X range is much higher at 116 km. Many users have reported achieving more than the stated range, which is testament to the claims made by the company.
      Ather Grid
      To make refuelling just as convenient and hassle free as gasoline scooters, Ather is focusing on expanding recharging stations in cities. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is at a nascent stage in the country, which is a key reason for not buying electric vehicles. An increase in the number of charging stations in a city is expected to take care of range anxiety that people usually have about electric vehicles. It will also motivate people to make the switch to electric.

      In cities where Ather is operation, the company is building an extensive network of charging stations. The locations are determined in such a way that a charging station is never more than 4 km away. These charging stations can be easily located via Ather app or on the dashboard. Ather’s charging stations are equipped with fast DC chargers that can load 1.5 km per minute.
      The grid can recognize individual vehicles and can be accessed remotely via Ather app. Apart from the company’s own products, Ather grid will also support charging of all other two wheelers and four wheelers that use a 5A charger. More