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      Tork Kratos Electric Motorcycle Production Starts – 500 Units per Month

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      Tork Kratos R is packed with a more powerful motor and a few additional features over its standard variantTork Kratos Electric MotorcycleTork Motors ventured into electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing when it launched its first product in the form of Kratos, earlier in January this year. The electric motorcycle recently underwent series production at the company’s manufacturing facility near Pune from where the first unit rolled out.Deliveries are expected to commence later this month with an initial focus on customers in Pune. The electric bike is available in two variants namely- Kratos and Kratos R which have been priced at Rs 1.08 lakh and Rs 1.23 lakh respectively (both ex-showroom prices, Pune).Tork Kratos Production BeginsThrough a social media post, the Pune-based technology company turned EV manufacturer had claimed that it will be rolling out 500 units of the electric motorcycle every month. The EV startup has also claimed that it will set up a new micro-manufacturing unit soon. Tork will soon start reaching out to its customers and start the registration and delivery processes.The company recently organised a test ride event in Pune. Tork first introduced a pre-production prototype of an electric motorcycle back in 2016 in the form of the T6X concept. Kratos borrows a large chunk of its overall design from the pre-production concept bike.Tork Kratos Electric MotorcycleKratos, Kratos R SpecsBase variant of Kratos is powered by a 7.5kW electric motor that produces a peak output of 10.05 bhp and 28 Nm of peak torque. The more powerful Kratos R is powered by a 9kW electric motor that dishes out 12.06bhp and 38Nm of peak torque. Both variants derive their energy from a 4kWh IP67 certified lithium-ion battery pack that is claimed to deliver an IDC range of 180km.However, actual range of the electric motorcycle is pegged at 120km on a single charge. The bike comes with three ride modes- Eco, City and Sport, where ECo offers the best range of around 120 km per charge and Sport offers the best performance where range on a single charge is around 80km. Using a regular AC charger, it takes the battery 4-5 hours to get completely charged.Kratos R also benefits from the fast-charging network which allows the battery to be rejuvenated from 0-80 percent in just 60 minutes. Owners of Kratos R will also be offered free access to the fast charging network for two years.Apart from Pune, Tork will also retail Kratos in other important centres like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, however, deliveries for these cities are expected to commence later this year or early next year. More

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      New Yamaha Electric Scooters Showcased To Dealers In India

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      E01 And NEO’s electric scooters had made their global debut earlier this year in March; India launch likely next yearYamaha Electric Scooters Showcased To Dealers In India. Image – Nikam YamahaAs compared to startups like Ather, Ola, Okinawa, Ampere, Revolt, etc., mainstream two-wheeler manufacturers like Yamaha are yet to target the EV space on a large scale. There are limitations for such OEMs, as they have to maintain focus on their primary petrol powered two-wheelers. Good thing is Yamaha has now taken its first steps in the EV journey by showcasing E01 And NEO’s electric scoters at dealers’ meet. Hat tip to Nikam Yamaha and Torque TV for sharing the images.Yamaha Electric Scooters For India – E01E01 is more likely to make it here, as it’s comparable to a 125cc petrol scooter. Yamaha already has a strong presence in this space with popular scooters like Fascino and RayZR. Similar USPs can be created for E01. Moreover, Yamaha has already filed the trademark for E01.As may be recalled, E01 electric scooter concept was showcased at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The maxi-styled scooter has a sporty profile with prominent front fascia, dual headlights, compact windscreen and wide, comfortable single piece seat. The scooter is expected to be offered in both single and dual-tone colour options.Other key features of E01 include fully digital instrument console, Bluetooth connectivity and keyless ignition. It will have three ride modes of Eco, Normal and Power. Max range with a single battery pack is expected to be around 70-80 km on a full charge.Yamaha Electric Scooters For India. Image – Nikam YamahaIn European markets, E01 is likely to be equipped with a 11kW (15 bhp) motor. This is as per the regulatory requirements mandated for light electric scooters. In Europe, E01 will debut as part of a ride sharing fleet.Yamaha Neo’s electric scooterBased on E02 concept showcased at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Neo’s electric scooter recently debuted in Europe at a starting price of EUR 3,005 (approx. Rs 2.52 lakh). It will go on sale later this year in May.Yamaha Neo’s electric scooter is equipped with a 50.4V, 19.2Ah Lithium-ion battery pack that weighs 8kg. It supplies power to a brushless DC hub motor, rated to deliver 2.5 kW (3.4PS) of power and 136 Nm of torque in Standard mode. The powertrain is comparable to a 50cc scooter. It is to note that Neo’s is already available as a 50cc petrol powered scooter in select markets.Yamaha Electric Scooters For IndiaIn Eco mode, power output is restricted to 1.58kW. With a single battery, range is around 38.5 km. This can be extended to 68 km using a dual battery setup. Charging time is around eight hours when a standard AC charger is used.It is not certain if Neo’s electric scooter will be launched in India. Charging and battery swapping infrastructure are still underdeveloped in the country. This significantly limits the acceptability for an electric scooter with low range. Market trends indicate that there’s growing preference for electric scooters with around 100+ km range. More

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      2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Adds 120th Anniversary Edition

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      The 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will be offered as a 120th Anniversary Edition, but only 120 copies will be built.The special editions celebrate Cadillac’s 120th birthday with several unique interior trim pieces.The first CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition sold for $250k at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction.Cadillac was founded 120 years ago in 1902 by Henry Leland, and the brand is celebrating that milestone with the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition. The company will build just 120 examples, the very first of which was sold this past weekend for $250,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction.

      The 120th Anniversary Editions of the 2023 CT5-V Blackwing are part of the company’s Collector’s Series. Each individual car features a vehicle identification number (VIN) that includes a year from 1902 through 2022, starting with car 1902—the white example seen here that was recently auctioned off. The anniversary treatment is purely cosmetic, with details including special plaques on the door sills and B-pillars that acknowledge the commemorative year.

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      There are additional call-outs between the bottom spokes of the steering wheel and on top of the shifter of cars equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission. Every CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition also includes a certificate of authenticity and a trip to the Spring Mountain V-Performance Academy driving school. The latter is a great opportunity to test out the rear-wheel-drive sedan’s 668-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, which rocketed to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and posted a 2.49.4 lap around VIR’s Grand Course at our most recent Lightning Lap.

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      Cadillac hasn’t yet announced pricing for the 2023 CT5-V Blackwing or said how much the 120th Anniversary Editions will cost. The 2022 model currently starts at $84,940, which is about $165,000 less than what the first example of the 2023 anniversary version fetched at Barrett-Jackson auction. Cadillac says that it donated all the money from the sale to the SAE Foundation which benefits STEM education.
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      2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Has a Lifted Suspension, Knobby Tires

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      Nissan is adding a Rock Creek model to the 2023 Pathfinder lineup.It comes with a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and many visual tweaks.The Rock Creek will go on sale in the U.S. this summer.Nissan is bringing back the Rock Creek trim for the Pathfinder, and the new generation of the mid-size SUV wears the rugged-looking modifications better than the old model did. Available for the 2023 Pathfinder, the package includes a suspension lift, different wheels and tires, a roof rack, and a few other styling differences inside and out.

      The Rock Creek model’s front end has a different grille and front fascia, and Rock Creek badges adorn the front doors and tailgate. The 18-inch beadlock-style wheels are wrapped in Toyo Open Country All-Terrain tires. The suspension is lifted 0.6 inch and all-wheel drive is standard equipment. Nissan also says that revised fuel mapping means that the 3.5-liter V-6 makes an extra 11 horsepower and 11 pound-feet of torque when running on premium fuel, making for new totals of 295 hp and 270 pound-feet; we assume other 2023 Pathfinders will get this upgrade as well.Inside, the Pathfinder Rock Creek has leatherette and fabric upholstery with embroidered Rock Creek logos on the seats, along with orange contrasting stitching throughout. It comes with second-row captain’s chairs, which are otherwise available only on the SL with the Premium package or the top Platinum trim.
      Four two-tone exterior color schemes will be available, along with six monotone exterior colors. Nissan has yet to release pricing for the 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek, but we reckon it will fit in somewhere between the AWD SL and Platinum models when it goes on sale during the summer.
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      Lincoln Teases Concept That Previews Its First Production EV

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      Lincoln showed a brief teaser video for an upcoming electric concept car.The video shows very little, but we spotted a sloping roofline and possibly a Lidar sensor mounted on the roof. Lincoln’s first electric vehicle could debut before the end of the year and go on sale for the 2023 model year. Lincoln first detailed its plans for electric vehicles last year, and the company is now teasing an electric concept car that will debut on April 20. This “serves as inspiration” for Lincoln’s upcoming EVs and will likely be a preview of its first electric model, an electric SUV that’s set to debut sometime later this year in production form.

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      The teaser video doesn’t show much, starting with an illuminated Lincoln badge before drawing a wheel arch, hood line, and a sloping roofline in white. There also appears to be a small protrusion on the front of the roof that could be a Lidar sensor like on the new Lotus Eletre. Lincoln also recently released some sketches of the interiors of Lincoln’s EVs, although the sketches simply show a general design direction and do not directly correspond to the upcoming concept.

      Lincoln first electric vehicle was originally planned as a collaboration with startup Rivian—which Ford owns a 12 percent stake in—that would have seen Lincoln utilize the chassis and powertrain of the R1S SUV, but that plan was scrapped in 2020. It now seems more likely that Lincoln’s first EV will share components with the Mustang Mach-E, although we don’t know just how similar the crossovers will be. The first production Lincoln EV could rear its head by the end of this year and go on sale for the 2023 model year, when it will do battle with the Cadillac Lyriq, which recently began production, and the Audi e-tron, Tesla Model X, BMW iX, and Jaguar I-Pace.
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      Yamaha R15M World GP Edition Launch Price Rs 1.88 L – White And Red

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      Yamaha has launched the R15M V4 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition – In an exclusive colour scheme2022 Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition India SpecAt the start of 2022, Yamaha increased prices of several of its products including R15 V4. New-gen R15 model was launched last year in September. At the time of launch, prices were Rs 1.68 lakh for Metallic Red, Rs 1.69 lakh for Dark Knight and Rs 1.73 lakh for Racing Blue. R15M Silver and Monster Energy MotoGP Edition were launched at Rs 1.78 lakh and Rs 1.80 lakh, respectively.After the latest price hike this month in April 2022, the R15 V4 range in India is priced from Rs 1.76 lakh to Rs 1.86 lakh, ex-sh. Until now, the most expensive R15 V4 variant was the R15M Metallic Grey. Today, Yamaha India has launched an even more expensive version of R15 V4. Yamaha has also launched the new MT15 Ver 2.0 today.Yamaha R15M World GP EditionPriced from Rs. 1,88,300 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), is the YZF-R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition. Based on the YZF-R15M, it marks the company’s association with the premier series of motorcycle road racing since 1961. It gets white and red ‘speed block’ colour scheme which includes the gold Alloy wheels, Yamaha factory race-bike gold Tuning Fork emblems, black levers and special commemorative badging on the Fuel Tank. Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies said, “The YZF-R15M in the WGP 60th anniversary livery is more than just a reminder of our racing legacy, it’s a milestone showcasing more than 500 World Grand Prix wins that Yamaha has achieved since 1961.2022 Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition India SpecIt’s a symbol of our unrivalled passion for racing, our belief in the power of the sport, and our commitment to support, safeguard and encourage the motorsports culture as a member of the Grand Prix paddock. We are extremely proud to share this milestone edition with Yamaha fans in India. Under the ‘The Call of the Blue’ strategy, we will continue to build excitement in the premium segment in India through such exclusive introductions in the future as well.”Yamaha R15 V4 and R15M features and specsR15 V4 and R15M pack in a range of updates, as compared to R15 V3 model. Instead of the dual LED headlamp setup, the new R15 bikes get a single projector headlamp. Front fascia looks sportier now with new sharp LED DRLs. Changes can also be seen across the fairing, fuel tank, exhaust muffler and tail section. Body graphics have also been updated.In terms of functional updates, R15 V4 and R15M get a new fully digital instrument console. Powered by Bluetooth, the console offers a range of connectivity features. These can be accessed via Yamaha’s Y-Connect app. Some handy features include alerts for call, SMS and email, phone battery level, fuel consumption tracker, ride data analytics, malfunction notification, maintenance recommendations and last parking location.Another key update for R15 V5 and R15M is USD front forks in golden finish. This feature was a long-pending demand of enthusiasts, which has been fulfilled with the updated version. USD forks were available with international-spec R15, but it was not offered in India. R15M is priced higher, as it packs in some additional features such as golden brake caliper, R15M logo on pillion seat and quickshifter. On R15 V4, quickshifter is available only with the Racing Blue variant.Engine is the same for both, a 155cc liquid cooled, SOHC, 4-valve unit that generates 18.4 ps of max power at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. Braking duties are performed by 282 mm and 220 mm discs at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is standard. More

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      2022 Yamaha MT15 2.0 Launch Price Rs 1.6 Lakh – Official

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      Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 gets significant updates in terms of features and some minor but useful mechanical changes2022 Yamaha MT15 Ver 2.0 India SpecYamaha has launched a new-gen version of MT15 in India at a starting price of Rs 1.6 lakh (ex-showroom). Called MT15 V2.0, the updated naked streetfighter is based on its faired sports bike sibling R15 V4 which was launched in September 2021. Bookings for the latest iteration of MT-15 commenced earlier this month.2022 Yamaha MT15 2.0 – DesignThe new MT-15 has been in the pipeline for launch ever since the older model was discontinued a couple of months ago. 2022 MT-15 comes with four colour options of Cyan Storm (new), Racing Blue (new), Ice Fluo-Vermillion and Metallic Black. All other updates are also in line with its fully faired sibling.That said, unlike the R15 V4, MT15 doesn’t receive any radical changes in its design. In fact, most of its signature design elements including a single-pod projector LED headlamp with eyebrows-shaped LED DRLs have been carried forward from the outgoing model. Other styling highlights include muscular bodywork, a raised tail section and a side-slung upswept exhaust muffler.Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies commented, “Yamaha Fans have always praised the MT-15 for its impeccable handling and performance but have been eagerly waiting for a more evolved version of the Dark Warrior. The launch of the new MT-15 Version 2.0 is a perfect representation of Yamaha being able to meet its customer expectations, as a part of its ongoing ‘The Call of the Blue’ brand strategy. We are confident that with the new set of features and technology, the MT-15 Version 2.0 will attract more young riders who are in search of a premium street-naked motorcycle that strikes the perfect balance between weekend rides and daily commuting needs.”2022 Yamaha MT15 Ver 2.0 India SpecHardware UpdatesOne very noticeable visual update is the new front forks which are anodised in golden colour. Speaking of front forks, the front suspension unit now comprises inverted forks just like its superbike sibling. Rear suspension duties are carried out by a mono-shock with preload adjustability mounted on a box-type swingarm. Braking hardware consists of a similar 282mm disc at front and 220mm disc at rear.However, this time they will be aided by a dual-channel ABS instead of a single-channel ABS offered in the outgoing unit. The new MT-15 continues to roll on 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 100/80 front and 140/70 rear tubeless tyres.Powertrain Specs & FeaturesComing to its powertrain, MT-15 derives the same 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with VVA technology from R15 V4. In its latest form, this motor kicks out 18.4 PS at 10,000rpm and 14.1 Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm. Power is sent to rear wheels via a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. Kerb weight is 139 kgs.2022 Yamaha MT15 Ver 2.0 India SpecIn terms of features, the biggest update received is a new digital instrument cluster enabled with Bluetooth connectivity. It also benefits from Yamaha’s Y-Connect App which offers a wide range of connectivity options and remote access on the rider’s smartphone. Other features included in the package are a traction control system, a side-stand engine inhibitor and a regular quick-shifter.Even in its latest avatar, MT15 continues to go head-to-head against KTM Duke 125 which is its sole rival in the entry-level segment of Indian two-wheeler market. The latter also received some major upgrades for 2022. More

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      New Tata Ace Electric Spied During TVC Shoot – Launch Soon

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      Tata Ace Electric will be the company’s first fully-electric commercial vehicle to go into series productionTata Ace Electric. Image – Yash MoreTata Motors is looking to stamp its authority not just in the passenger vehicle segment of electric mobility but also in the commercial vehicle segment as well. In this regard, the company will soon be launching a fully electric derivative of Ace which was recently spotted during the shoot of a TV commercial.The latest spy shot shared by auto enthusiast Yash More shows a production prototype of Ace in front of a camera mounted on top of a tracker vehicle. There is no noticeable visual difference between Ace Electric and its IC engine-powered sibling, barring a prominent EV branding on the fully covered cargo cabin.Tata Ace Electric- Previous CasesWhile it is the first time that Ace will be on sale with a factory-fitted EV powertrain, it isn’t the first case where the light commercial pickup truck runs on a battery power source. Earlier, EV startups like Etrio and Northway MotorSport have built retro-fitted electric powertrains for Tata Ace featuring 20kWh and 18kWh Lithium-ion battery packs respectively.Even for Tata Motors, a fully electric Ace isn’t an all-new project as the company had first attempted the same almost a decade back. Ace EV was first designed and conceptualised by the European Technical Centre of the automaker and launched battery-powered versions of the LCV in Europe in small numbers. However, those units of Ace Electric were powered by Lead Acetate battery packs.Tata Ace ElectricA combination of changes in Government incentives and a sluggish take-up of EVs by the industry made the company discontinue Ace Electric. Specific details on the upcoming Tata Ace Electric are expected to surface ahead of its launch expected in a few weeks. Tata Motors could provide a battery pack rated between 18kWh and 20kWh capacity which can offer a range of 120-150km on a single charge.Details of IC Engine-Powered AceIn its IC engine-powered derivative, Ace draws its power from a 2-cylinder, 700cc, naturally aspirated direction injection diesel engine that produces 20 bhp and 45 Nm of torque. It is also offered with a 694cc MPFI 4 stroke, water-cooled petrol engine with a rated output of 30 bhp and 55 Nm of peak torque.The same powertrain is also available in CNG form which returns an output of 25 bhp and 50 Nm of torque. In its IC-powered form, Ace could attain a top speed of 70 kmph. The light pickup truck is available in three broadly classified trims namely Gold, Gold CX and HT Plus.It will be interesting to see at what price Tata Motors offers the new Ace EV since it will be strictly put to use for commercial purpose. Mahindra is also planning to launch Jeeto Electric, which will take on the soon to be launched Ace Electric More