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      New Honda 125cc Scooter, 2 Motorcycles – Launch Confirmed

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      Honda currently has products in most engine capacities and also segments, and is pushing sales envelope further2022 Honda ADV ScooterHonda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is currently the second highest-selling 2W manufacturer in India. But in the month of August, Honda pushed on and in a nail-biting fight with Hero for the top spot in overall sales (domestic + exports), Honda just fell short by 85 units only. Just 85 units!Honda sold 4,23,216 units domestically in the month of August while Hero sold 4,50,740 units in the same time. But Honda exported 39,307 units while Hero only exported 11,868 units. When added up, Hero sold 4,62,608 units while Honda sold 4,62,523 units. Just 85 units short which is commendable. Good luck next time champ.Honda Upcoming BikesAccording to reports, Honda is expected to launch 3 new products in the Indian market to close the gap on Hero even more domestically. Those three products are said to fall in 125cc scooter segment, 160cc segment and the 300cc to 350cc segment.If we look at the 150cc to 200cc bikes segment, Honda doesn’t have a trendy name to rely on. Bajaj has the ever-expanding Pulsar brand, TVS has Apache brand and Yamaha has FZ brand. These brands have massive cult following which Honda’s Unicorn and Hornet have not been able to spawn.Honda Scrambler 350cc – Render based on leaked patent by Young MachineBut looking at recent sales trends, Unicorn 160 sold 11,203 units in July 2022 while it only sold 1,906 units on June 2022. Hornet 2.0 sold 1,240 units in July 2022 while it only sold 79 units in June 2022. There is a huge potential in the 160cc – 180cc space which rivals like Bajaj and TVS are making use of. When launched, it will take on Pulsar N160, Apache RTR 160 4V and the likes.But when it comes to scooters, Honda is the undisputed champion. With heavy lifters like Activa brand in its bag, there is no real threat for Honda’s scooters. But to keep the winning streak going, Honda seems to be launching a 125cc scooter. We hope it is a maxi-styled scooter though as that is the one segment Honda has still not ventured into.300cc – 350cc BikesIn 200cc to 500cc category, there is no beating Royal Enfield. In July 2022, Royal Enfield alone took the first five spots with 48,840 units combined. With the launch of Hunter 350, sales numbers are likely to go off the roof. But at the same time, Honda only sold 2,120 units in that month contributed by CB350.Honda ADV 160cc for India?Honda recently launched CB300F and going by Honda’s previous launches, we can expect a CB300X ADV based on it. This would take on BMW G 310 GS, KTM 390 Adventure and the likes. Honda has also trademarked the name Brigade which is believed to be a special edition of CB350.Together, in the coming year, Honda is expected to launch at least 3 products to push sales envelopes further. Even though Honda scooters are fantastic for sales charts, motorcycles are not compelling when compared to rivals in terms of pricing strategies. With better pricing, Honda can definitely take on Hero in terms of overall sales. More

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      Buick Will Buy Out Dealers Who Don't Want to Start Selling Electric Cars

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      Buick has made it clear that its future lies in two directions. First, the brand will only sell EVs after 2030. Second, all Buicks will be SUVs.Dealers who aren’t aligned with that future will be given an off-ramp, Buick global vice president Duncan Aldred said this week.The first all-electric Buick, the Electra, should be revealed sometime in 2023 and will arrive in 2024 as a 2025 model. Its look is expected to be influenced by the Buick Wildcat concept shown above.General Motors continues its push toward electrification, and it might take out a few Buick dealerships on its way.Duncan Aldred, global vice president of Buick and GMC, revealed to the Wall Street Journal this week that all of the 1900-plus Buick dealerships in the U.S. will be given buyout offers to those who don’t want to be a part of the brand’s shift to selling only electric vehicles. Buick is requiring its dealers to invest in charging stations and other store upgrades as part of this change.

      The 2022 Buick lineup: Encore, Encore GX, Envision, and Enclave.
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      “Not everyone necessarily wants to make [the electric] journey, depending on where they’re located or the level of expenditure that the transition will demand,” Aldred told the Journal. “So if they want to exit the Buick franchise, then we will give them monetary assistance to do so.”

      While Buick isn’t yet selling any all-electric models, the first Buick EV will be the Electra. The second and third and, well, all the rest will, too. Buick has announced that all of its EVs will carry the Electra name. The first Buick Electra should go into production in 2024 as a 2025 model. All new Buicks sold in the U.S. and Canada after that date will not only be electric, but the brand will exclusively sell SUVs in the future.We don’t know many details about the first Buick Electra, but since we expect it will use a GM Ultium battery pack with about 100.0 kWh of capacity, that should be good for 300 or more miles of range. The Electra will be revealed sometime in 2023, and we expect it will start at around $50,000.Most of the Buick dealers in the U.S. also sell GMC models. According to Automotive News, there were only around a dozen stand-alone Buick dealerships, so taking a buyout would most likely keep the dealership in the GM family.In 2020, GM offered buyouts to Cadillac dealers that didn’t want to spend the $150,000 to $200,000 that GM was requiring to update the dealerships for Cadillac’s first EV, the Lyriq, which is due next year. Around 175 Cadillac dealers took the buyouts, which were worth between $300,000 and $500,000, according to Automotive News.
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      HOP OXO Electric Motorcycle Launch Price Rs 1.25 L – 150 Kms Range

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      HOP Electric Mobility has launched new electric motorcycles in India via around 100 established dealershipsHOP OXO Electric MotorcycleIndia is one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world. Even though electric personal mobility is still a new and unexplored concept in India, we are seeing steady growth in this segment. A lot of startups as well as mainstream manufacturers are trying to leverage their products to attract customers. Hero Electric is also giving away free electric scooters for select buyers too. Though most of the action is in the electric scooter segment, electric motorcycles are also gaining popularity. We saw the Revolt RV400, Oben Rorr, and a few others.But now, Jaipur-based HOP Electric Mobility has entered the electric motorcycle segment with its OXO. New HOP OXO Electric price is starting from Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-sh). Two variants are on offer – HOP OXO and HOP OXO X. It is priced in the same vicinity as electric scooters from Ola, TVS, Ather and the likes.HOP OXO Electric MotorcycleComing to the features that HOP OXO offers, it doesn’t get any of the convenience features or gimmicks that some electric scooters in the same price bracket, offer. It doesn’t get speakers enabling music streaming, cruise control, a slick interface, and more.It doesn’t even get LED headlights which in an EV, is quite illogical as LEDs slightly increase range. But it does get LED turn indicators, a 5″ digital display with necessary information and also connectivity with OXO mobile app, a comfortable and ergonomic seating position associated with naked bikes.HOP OXO Electric MotorcycleNew HOP electric motorcycle gets a rear wheel mounted hub motor that produces 6.2 kW of peak power and 200 Nm of wheel torque. It also gets riding modes too namely, eco, power and sport. Only OXO X gets a turbo mode with 90 km/h top speed. HOP OXO X can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 4 seconds.It gets a 72V eFlow powertrain and its battery has 3.7 kWh worth of NMC cells. It is mounted lower on its frame to lower its centre of gravity. HOP OXO is heavily inspired by Yamaha FZ Version 2.0 in terms of design. It is muscular and mimics a street fighter look. Oxo gets disc brakes at both ends and coming to suspensions, it gets telescopic units at front and twin shock absorbers at the rear.Deliveries & CompetitionKetan Mehta-Founder and CEO, Hop Electric said, “Electric is taking the Indian market by storm. This growth is propelled by consumers’ inclinations toward sustainable, convenient and affordable mobility solutions. HOP OXO is the result of years of R&D, road testing and the hard work of hundreds of HOP employees that have put their sweat and blood to launch the most progressive e-bike in the market. Given that our dealer partners have already conducted 5000 pre-launch registrations, we foresee tremendous hypergrowth in this category. We are continuously working to strengthen our product portfolio further.”HOP OXO Electric MotorcycleWith a claimed real world range of 150 km on a single charge, OXO electric motorcycle is comparable to what Revolt RV400, Tork Kratos R, and Oben Rorr promise. Charging time is slated to be under 4 hours to go from 0 to 80% of its capacity with a 16A charger. 4G connectivity and OXO app unlocks many features like speed control, geo-fencing, an anti-theft system, ride stats, and much more. Back in June, HOP had already received 5,000 bookings from their dealer partners even before a single teaser of OXO X.HOP is expecting to sell an ambitious figure of around 50,000 units of OXO every year. With OXO, along with current and upcoming electric motorcycles, this segment is likely to slowly grow to reach a point where they’re comparable to electric scooter sales. HOP Electric Mobility is also said to invest in battery swapping tech too. More

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      Two Wheeler Sales Aug 2022 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield

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      Leading two wheeler makers in India have posted a YoY and MoM growth in domestic sales while exports fell significantlyRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorTwo wheeler sales in India have been showing an upward trajectory over the past few months. However, the same cannot be said about exports. Sales recovery in the two wheeler segment could be attributed to a host of new and more innovative products being launched in India coupled with normal monsoons, the festive season and smoother availability of raw materials.Taking the top 6 two wheeler makers into account, each of them has posted increased sales across domestic markets, both on YoY and MoM basis. However, YoY exports were in the red for Honda, Suzuki and Enfield while each of these OEMs posted de-growth on a MoM basis. Two wheeler sales in the past month stood at 14,74,665 units, up 15.98 percent from 12,71,466 units sold in Augusts 2021 with a 2,03,199 unit volume growth. It was also a 12.82 percent MoM growth from 13,07,132 units sold in July 2021 with volume growth at 1,67,533 units.Two Wheeler Domestic Sales August 2022Hero MotoCorp once again topped the list with 4,50,740 units sold in August 2022, up 4.55 percent over 4,31,137 units sold in August 2021 relating to a 19,603 unit volume growth and 30.57 percent market share. It was also a 4.66 percent MoM growth from 4,30,684 units sold in July 2022 when share was at 32.95 percent. Hero has recently launched the new Super Splendor 125 Canvas Black Edition while the Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition has also been opened for bookings. The company also gears up for launch of a new 125cc scooter that will rival the TVS Ntorq.Following at No. 2 was Honda 2W with sales of 4,23,216 units, up 5.41 percent from 4,01,480 units sold in August 2021. This was a 21,736 unit volume growth and 28.70 percent share. MoM sales also improved by 5.09 percent from 4,02,701 units sold in July 2022. TVS Motor sales increased 32.96 percent YoY and 18.51 percent MoM to 2,39,325 units in August 2022 with a share percentage of 16.32. Sales in August 2021 had stood at 1,79,999 units while in July 2022 sales were at 2,01,942 units.Two Wheeler Domestic Sales Aug 2022Sales of Bajaj Auto Limited were at 2,33,838 units in August 2022, up 48.03 percent YoY from 1,57,971 units sold in August 2021. There had also been 1,64,384 units sold in July 2022 relating to a 42.25 percent MoM growth. Suzuki and Enfield each posted growth of 4.60 percent and 60.97 percent on a YoY basis to 64,654 units and 62,892 units respectively in August 2022. The two automakers also saw MoM sales increase by 6.18 percent and 35.17 percent respectively when compared to 60,892 units and 46.529 units sold in July 2022.Two Wheeler Exports Aug 2022In global markets, two wheeler sales dipped 21.58 percent YoY and 17.43 percent MoM to 2,71,301 units. Exports had stood at 3,45,953 units in August 2021 and at 3,28,588 units in July 2022. Bajaj Auto Limited was a major contributor to these export figures. The company shipped 1,21,787 units in August 2022, down 32.47 percent from 1,80,339 units in August 2021. Currently holding a 44.89 percent share, exports in July 2022 had stood at 1,50,670 units relating to a 19.17 percent MoM de-growth.TVS exports fell 19.19 percent YoY and 22 percent MoM to 76,214 units in August 2022. YoY sales growth was seen for Honda 2W at 39,307 units in August 2022, up 30.53 percent from 30,114 units sold in August 2021. MoM exports however, dipped 3.99 percent from 40,942 units sold in July 2022. Exports of Suzuki increased 27.99 percent YoY to 14,905 units from 11,654 units sold in August 2021 while MoM sales fell 2.82 percent over 15,338 units sold in July 2022.Two Wheeler Exports Aug 2022Hero MotoCorp has seen a 47.81 percent YoY and 20.33 percent MoM de-growth in August 2022 to 11,868 units from 22,742 units shipped in August 2021 and over 14,896 units sold in July 2022. Exports increased 6.33 percent for Royal Enfield in August 2022 to 7,220 units from 6,790 units shipped in August 2021 but dipped 20.01 percent MoM from 9,026 units shipped in July 2022.Total Two Wheeler Sales August 2022Total sales (domestic + exports) of these 6 leading two wheeler makers in India stood at 17,45,966 units in August 2022, up 7.95 percent from 16,17,419 units sold in August 2022. It was also a 6.74 percent MoM growth over 16,35,720 units sold in July 2022.Two Wheeler Total (Sales + Exports) Aug 2022Hero MotoCorp sales were at 4,62,608 units up 1.92 percent over 4,53,879 units sold in August 2022 while MoM sales improved by 3.82 percent from 4,45,580 units sold in July 2022. It was closely followed by Honda with a difference of just 85 units. Honda’s total sales in the past month stood at 4,62,523 units, up 7.17 percent from 4,31,594 units sold in August 2021. MoM sales also improved by 4.26 percent from 4,43,643 units sold in July 2022.Total sales of Bajaj Auto were at 3,55,625 units, up 5.12 percent from 3,38,310 units sold in August 2021 while the company also reported a MoM growth of 4.26 percent from 3,15,054 units sold in July 2022. The list continued with TVS (3,15,539 units), Suzuki (79,559 units) and Enfield (70,112 units) sold in the past month with each reporting YoY and MoM growth.In recent news, Honda brought in the new Activa 6G Premium Edition, Dio Sports Edition and Shine Celebration Edition ahead of the festive season along with an all-new motorcycle, the CB300F which comes in at a starting price of Rs 2.26 lakh (Ex-showroom). Bajaj has acquired rights to Vincent brand name, a company synonymous for products such as Vincent Black Shadow and Black Lightning which were among the fastest bikes in their time. More

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      Nearly 800 Pedal Cars up for Sale in a Single Auction This Month

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      They might have been toys once, but classic pedal cars can now be considered collector’s items, and Mecum Auctions will attempt to unload hundreds of them at an auction later this month.The lot comes from Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum and includes some that are 100 years old, some that are in relatively original condition, and others that have been heavily restored or modified.Aside from the pedal cars, Mecum will also be selling 120 classic cars as part of this auction, including a 1964 Amphicar 770.Pedal car enthusiasts out there might want to start measuring their available storage. The Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum is selling a significant portion of its collection through Mecum Auctions later this month, and the lot includes almost 800 classic pedal cars.

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      Some of these classics are 100 years old, like a 1920s Steelcraft Buick pedal car or a 1927 American National Lincoln pedal car with many original parts like the windshield frame, hood ornament, and spare disc tire. The current bid is $100. The 1950s Hamilton Jeep Wrecker with two horns (obviously great for kids) and an AMF Red Mustang also caught our eye.

      Most of the pedal cars up for auction have been updated and repainted over the years. If you’re thinking of getting these not to be kept as a collectible but for kids to actually ride on, we think the pedal airplanes—basically pedal cars with stubby little wings on the sides—or pedal cars with airplanes painted on their sides, like the blue and white Strato-Flite pedal car pictured below, might do the trick. If the little ones enjoy role-playing adult work, then perhaps check out the customized Mack C-Cab pedal car painted to look like a Conoco oil truck.

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      If your tastes run more to pedal cars that aren’t pedal cars anymore, Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum has you covered with a Champion model that has been restored and then modified and turned into a remote-control (RC) car. It even comes with a doll “driver.”

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      There are almost 2000 items from Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum included in the auction lot, including plenty without any reserve limit. Aside from the pedal cars, there are more than 230 bicycles and tricycles and around 120 sleds, carriages, and ride-on toys. A handful of classic full-size vehicles, about 120, will also be sold. The auction runs from September 14–17. Bidders can name their price in person, via phone, or on the Internet but must be registered before bidding. New ride-on pedal cars can cost anywhere between $100 and $1000.
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      This V-10-Swapped BMW E30 M3 Is the Most Delightful Kind of Overkill

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      These days, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone crazy enough to buy a perfectly stock E30-generation M3 and modify it. The first ever M3 is a fast-appreciating collector car, after all, with factory examples with low mileage demanding over six figures. But just a few years ago, these cars weren’t worth as much. Which is why this Australian man felt okay swapping out the legendary S14 from his M3 and dropping in a 500-hp V-10.

      The Fullboost YouTube channel caught up with the owner of this pretty red M3, Bob, to get the details on this incredible swap. The V-10 is also a BMW product, you see, taken from either an M5 or an M6 from the mid-2000s. In this application, it runs on a stand-alone ECU and revs all the way to 8300 rpm. Bob sourced a six-speed manual transmission from an E90-generation M3 to get the power to the rear wheels, though amazingly, the differential still uses an E30 housing. Inside you’ll find an upgraded locking center from Quaife. Most interesting is Bob’s claims that he didn’t have to cut any part of the chassis or firewall to fit the powertrain inside this E30. He did, however, have to fabricate an entirely new subframe, a new oil pan, and a heavily modified steering rack to get everything to work. Bob says he built this M3 to drive to the track, claiming a curb weight under 3000 pounds and a near 50/50 weight distribution. It’s all pretty incredible considering the car has more than double the cylinders it used to. Of course, the fantastic power-to-weight ratio means it makes for a solid drag car as well. Oh, and it sounds wonderful. We’re not jealous. Not one bit. More

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      Keeway 300cc Cruiser Arrives At Dealer – Walkaround Of RE Rival

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      While Keeway V302C gets top marks for its classy profile, starting price of Rs 3.89 lakh could limit its possibilitiesNew Keeway 300cc Cruiser for IndiaAfter launching two scooters and a motorcycle a few months back, Keeway has expanded its portfolio to include V302C cruiser. Among the four, it is apparent that Keeway V302C has the most captivating profile. It is likely to be superior in terms of performance also, as the bike is equipped with a V-Twin motor. It is possibly the only bike in its class to have this engine configuration.Colour selection for Keeway V302C seems just right, as they complement the bike’s neo-retro profile. There are three colour options for now, Glossy Grey, Glossy Black and Glossy Red. These are priced at Rs 3.89 lakh, Rs 3.99 lakh and Rs 4.09 lakh, respectively.Keeway 300cc Cruiser WalkaroundOne of the key highlights of Keeway V302C is its blacked-out profile. Use of chrome accents is fairly limited. This approach has been used for all three colour variants. Some key features of Keeway V302C include round headlamp with circular LED DRL, pointy blinkers, bar-end mirrors and tear drop shaped fuel tank.Moving on to the side, the V-Twin outline exudes a sense of great power and magnetism that’s hard to resist. In between, there’s ‘302’ branding, while ‘Keeway’ lettering is on the side cover towards the rear section. Users can expect optimal comfort, as Keeway 300cc Cruiser has a comfy single seat with scooped up profile for adequate lumbar support. The bike has forward-set footpegs and wide, ergonomically placed handlebar. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video of the new Keeway 300cc cruiser below, credit to Biker Prakash Choudhary.[embedded content][embedded content]Right-side of the bike has a uniquely structured 2-in-1 exhaust. In a way, its symmetrical proportions appear to be working against the bike’s core design theme. Some twists and turns, as often seen with customized exhausts, could possibly have a better impact. However, the exhaust note is quite powerful and wild, an exact opposite of its tamed visual appearance.Keeway V302C belt drive systemApart from its V-Twin engine, another key differentiating factor is belt drive system. It not only looks gorgeous, but can also lower maintenance cost and effort, as associated with conventional chain-drive system. Only thing is belt drive is not as strong as chain drive.Moreover, belt drive may need to be completely replaced with a new unit if broken, as compared to chain drive that can be repaired. Hopefully, Keeway must have tested this belt drive for Indian market and there are adequate safeguards such as overload and jam protection.Powering Keeway 300cc Cruiser is a 298cc V-Twin motor that churns out 29.5 hp of max power at 8,500 rpm and 26.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has inverted telescopic forks at front with 120 mm travel and telescopic coil spring oil damped rear suspension with 42 mm travel. Braking duties are performed by 300 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Keeway V302C has 16-inch front wheels with 120/80 tyre and 15-inch rear wheel with 150/80 tyre. More

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      LML Star, LML Hyperbike Names Registered – New Electric Scooter, Motorcycle ?

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      LML branded scooters and motorcycles were on sale in India and now, company is re-entering in an EV avatarImage for representation purpose onlyDo you remember LML? It was an Indian-based scooter and motorcycle manufacturer that ceased operations in 2017. LML is short for Lohia Machinery Ltd and produced scooters based on Vespa too. But now, with its comeback, LML wants to establish itself with a new face and hence we will also see a new logo to be unveiled too.For starters, the name of the company is now LML Electric and headed by Yogesh Bhatia as CEO while LML of the yesteryear was headed by Deepak Singhania as CEO and MD. To make a strong point in an already springing EV segment in India, LML has a plan set that it hopes will launch it as an EV maker.LML Electric MotorcyclesLML has confirmed that they will be revealing three electric two wheeler concepts on September 29th. But they have not confirmed what they will be. It is expected that two of those are electric motorcycles, and one is an electric scooter. This will only be an unveiling event, while launch is expected later.LML electric Hyperbike and an e-bike are set to launch in January next year. Along with these, an electric scooter is also on the cards slated for August or September next year. LML Electric is set to cater premium and high-performance EV segment. LML has registered two new names, one is LML Star and the other is LML Hyperbike. These are likely to be the names of their upcoming electric scooter and motorcycle.LML Electric New Names Registered – LML Star and LML HyperbikeAlso, LML is working on another electric motorcycle in the high-performance segment. But that model is likely to make its debut in 2024. LML Electric claims class-leading features across its range and has already applied for patents regarding the same too. Not a lot is known about these vehicles in terms of looks, features, performance numbers and more until their reveal on September 29th.Yogesh Bhatia, CEO & MD, LML, is very optimistic about the brand’s comeback and its presence globally in EV space. He promises that LML vehicles will pack best-in-class tech and features. Also, LML is fairly confident that they will create a dent in EV space.What To Expect?Now that we have the lineup out of the way, let’s see how LML Electric is planning to develop them. LML has signed a collaboration with German EV brand eROCKIT AG and Italian company SPM Engineering. eROCKIT AG will provide EV components and other technology while SPM Engineering will handle the design aspects of LML Electric’s upcoming EVs.The JV between LML and eROCKIT will mainly focus on production of an electric man-powered Hyperbike. LML’s version will have different specs than its German counterpart. It comes with pedal assistance and can reach 90 kmph. A pure electric range is 20 km on a single charge. Bhatia also assures that range anxiety will be taken care of. Does this mean that India will get a slightly higher range? These EVs by LML Electric will be manufactured in Bawal, Haryana as a result of a strategic partnership with Saera, which has assembled Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the same factory. More