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      New iVOOMi Electric Scooters Launch Price Rs 85k Onwards

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      iVOOMi Energy S1, and Jeet high-speed electric scooters launched – Range up to 130 kms on full chargeiVOOMi S1 Electric ScooterNew electric scooter launches today are an everyday affair and are being introduced to meet growing demand. This has been proven time and again in recent months with electric two-wheeler sales improving.Despite steady growth in the EV market, where volume is concerned, numbers are still small. Buyers today are early adopters and are aware. To cater to this well informed customer base, e-scooters today need to bring together world-class tech for daily commute on highways and city traffic.iVoomi is intent to meet growing demand through smart mobility solutions at disruptive prices. Its two wheelers are built on smart tech and consumer-centric features. For the end user, they provide comfort, are easy to use, and charge in quicktime with an adaptive range of prediction as for riding pattern.New iVOOMi Electric Scooters – S1 and JeetiVOOMi Energy S1, and Jeet electric scooters have been launched in India. Both high speed e-scooters are listed with top speed of 60 kmph, and ride range of up to 130 km per charge.iVOOMi S1 Electric ScooteriVOOMi S1 high-speed e-scooter, is available at a price of Rs. 84,999. Power comes from a 2KW electric motor that offers speed of 65 kmph. Kerb weight is listed at 75 kg. iVOOMi S1 features a disc brake. The company offers a 60V, 2.0Kwh swappable Li-ion battery that can be fully charged in 3–4 hours. The e-scooter runs 115 kms on full charge.iVOOMi Jeet is available in two variants. Jeet Pro is available at a price Rs 92,999, and Jeet at Rs 82,999. iVOOMi S1 and Jeet e-scooters the company says bring together ‘premium design and an ultra-powerful build’. Jeet and Jeet pro feature a 1.5kw–2 kW battery pack. They run 130 kms on a single charge. They are available in 3 colour combinations: red, blue, and grey.Lithium-ion battery packsGround clearance is listed at 170mm. Manufacturing depends on Indian OEMs and domestic auto parts manufacturers. Standard features include Find My Scooter, Large 30L Boot Space, and Parking Assist for a smoother, cleaner, greener ride, and USB charging. Lithium-ion battery packs are designed and manufactured in-house. It operates R&D centres in Pune, and manufacturing plants in Noida, Pune, and Ahmednagar.iVOOMi Jeet Electric ScooterSunil Bansal, Founder & MD, iVOOMi Energy, said, “After two years of extensive research and development, our team has developed, designed, and indigenised products that are proven in and on the Indian roads and ecosystem. We understand the Indian consumers and their driving conditions which are grounds for our suspensions, high ground clearance along with an enlarged legroom.We at ivoomi have taken up the challenge of developing a better and greener future for our coming generations, which motivates us to keep designing, developing, and deploying various technologies integrated within our EVs. We are confident that “Jeet” and “S1″ will be warmly welcomed by consumers and will usher in a new era of the e-vehicle revolution on Indian roads.” More

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      2023 KTM Duke 125 Spied Testing – New Features, More Power

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      All-new KTM Duke 125 will feature a range of cosmetic and mechanical updates – Launch expected in 20232023 KTM Duke 125 New GenAs may be recalled, KTM had launched current generation Duke range in 2017, starting with 390 Duke. In the following years, the platform was used for other single-cylinder Dukes such as 200 Duke, 250 Duke and 125 Duke. As revealed in spy shots, KTM is currently working on an all-new KTM Duke range. Some big changes can be expected including an offset type rear monoshock suspension.New KTM Duke 125 MY2023 – Spied2023 KTM Duke 125 test mule appears to have borrowed some of the new design features from the existing range of twin-cylinder Dukes. For example, the fuel tank seems larger and tank extensions have a much sharper look. Some updates like the five spoke alloy design seem to be inspired from new KTM RC390.Another noticeable difference is the use of double LED headlamp. It is to note that the entire range of current generation single-cylinder Dukes including 125 Duke sold in international markets are equipped with LED lights.New versions of KTM Duke spotted on road tests appear to be the new 125 Duke. They provide vital clues as to what the entire single-cylinder Duke range could look like in its new format. Manufacturers often use the same platform for multiple products, as it reduces development cost and simplifies availability of spare parts.2023 KTM Duke 125 New GenImages reveal that KTM is testing a range of new components including bodywork and chassis. One of the key changes can be seen in the trellis frame, which now has a greater number of crossbeams. This is expected to ensure a robust and stiffer setup. Another noticeable difference can be seen in the sub frame, which appears to be longer than the current version.2023 KTM Duke 125 New GenNew KTM Duke 125 MY2023 UpdatesOn closer inspection, it is evident that the mounting points for the engine have been changed. Even the engine casings do not look the same as that of the current Duke 125. Motorrad Online claims that the engine has been updated. It is expected to deliver more power and torque. Fuel efficiency is also likely to improve. We may have to wait some more time to get better clarity on the exact power and torque figures of 2023 KTM 125 Duke.Towards the rear, the swingarm looks brand new with a lattice-type structure. It also has a bracing arm. Another key change is the offset monoshock that could replace the existing centrally mounted units on current generation Dukes. However, since the test mules appear to be in an early stage of testing, not all changes may make it to the production stage.2023 KTM Duke 125 New Gen with existing Duke 125All-new KTM Duke range could debut later this year at the EICMA in Nov 2022. These will be launched in India soon after, likely by Feb 2023. With the updates, new KTM Dukes are expected to be launched at a higher price range.Source More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Feb 2022 – Apache, Raider, Ntorq, Jupiter

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      While domestic sales was reported at a decline, TVS saw exports growth in February 2022Image – Auto EraTVS Motor reports YoY sales decline for February 2022. Sales fell to 1,73,198 units, down from 1,95,145 units. Volume loss stood at 21,947 units at 11.25 percent decline. MoM sales growth stood at 3.28 percent. Volume gain stood at 5,503 units, up from 1,67,695 units.TVS Jupiter sales is topmost at 47,092 units, down from 52,189 units. Volume loss stood at 5,097 units at sales decline pegged just below 10 percent. Not just its top seller, but numerous TVS two-wheelers reported decline last month. MoM sales are up by 8.32 percent at volume gain of 3,616 units, up from 43,476 units.TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2022 – Jupiter Leads, Apache DeclinesIn recent months, TVS XL moped sales have been on a continuous decline. This humble entry price point product had stood the test of time and enjoyed prominence as a brand top seller. However, that liberty now seems lost. XL sales fell to 35,848 units, down from 51,445 units. Volume decline is steepest for the month at 15,597-unit loss at 30.32 percent decline. MoM sales growth was flat at 35,785 units sold a month earlier.Ntorq sales decline was curbed at 8.08 percent at 1,494 units volume loss. Sales fell to just over 23k units, down from 24,555 units. MoM sales were up from 21,120 units at volume gain of 1,941 units at 9.19 percent growth.  Together, the top 3 two-wheelers accounted for 61 percent of total YoY domestic sales last month. TVS Apache sales decline was the steepest. Volumes almost halved at 48.30 percent decline. Sales fell to 16,406 units, down from 31,735 units. Volume loss stood at 15,329 units. MoM sales decline was at over a third, down from almost 26k units. Volume loss stood at 9,519 units.TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2022Raider, a fairly new launch, saw 14,744 units sold. In January 2022, Raider sales stood at 11,377 units. MoM growth stood at almost 30 percent at volume gain of 3,367 units. Radeon sales improved to 9,810 units, up from 8,431 units. Volume gain stood at 1,379 units at 16.36 percent growth. MoM sales are up from 8,640 units at 13.54 percent growth. Volume gain stood at 1,170 units.TVS iQube sales growth100cc TVS Sport commuter motorcycle sales growth is reported at 4.76 percent at 314 units volume gain. Sales are up at 6,917 units from 6,603 units. MoM sales improved from 6,478 units at 6.78 percent growth. Pep+ sales fell by over 20 percent. Sales are down to 6,695 units from 8,476 units. Volume loss stood at 1,781 units. MoM sales are up from 4,622 units. Volume gain stood at 2,073 units at 44.85 percent growth.Star City sales decline is at just below 6 percent. Sales fell to 5,391 units, down from 5,727 units. Volume loss stood at 336 units. MoM sales growth stood at 8.60 percent, up from 4,964 units. TVS Zest sales fell to just below 4.6k units, down from 5,612 units. Volume loss is reported at 1,020 units at 18.18 percent decline. MoM sales were up from 3,453 units. Volume gain was at just over 1.1k units at 33 percent growth. iQube, the TVS’ only electric scooter offering at present witnessed growth with volume increasing ten-fold. Sales is up from 203 units to 2,238 units. MoM sales are up from 1,529 units at 46 percent growth. TVS RR310 sales stood at 404 units, up from 169 units at volume gain of 235 units. MoM sales fell 5.16 percent, down from 426 units.TVS Exports Breakup Feb 2022Exports growth in February 2022While domestic sales fell last month, exports improved. Up to 93,014 units from 87,516 units. Volume gain stood at 5,498 units at 6.28 percent growth. MoM exports grew 8.75 percent, up from 85,528 units at 7,486 units volume gain.  Star City 125 takes top spot at 35,525 units from 31,312 units. Volume gain stood at 4,213 units at 13.45 percent. Star City exports are up 31,770 units from 29,329 units. Volume gain stood at 2,441 units at 8.32 percent growth. Apache exports fell 31.09 percent at 10,296 units, down from 14,942 units. Volume loss stood at 4,646 units.TVS Sport export growth stood at 3.74 percent, up at 5,820 units from 5,610 units. Raider export is reported at 3,820 units. Ntorq exports fell by 40 percent, down to 2,608 units from 4,370 units. XL exports gained momentum at 1,638 units from 352 units. Victor export fell to 800 units, down from 1,440 units at 640 units volume loss. Jupiter, Radeon, RR310 and Wego export cumulatively stood at around 750 units. In a MoM comparison, almost all two-wheelers reported growth with the exception of Ntorq. More

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      Buick Could Be Adopting This New Tri-Shield Logo

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      General Motors has filed to trademark a new Buick logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Unlike Buick’s current logo, the three shields in the new one are horizontally aligned instead of diagonally.The trademark filing doesn’t mention if the new logo will have colors or be monochromatic.The Buick brand has been trying to reinvent itself over the past several years, between deleting exterior name badges and switching to an all-SUV lineup. Now, the company appears to be preparing to adopt a redesigned version of its traditional tri-shield logo. The news comes after it was discovered that General Motors filed a trademark on March 16, 2022, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

      Based on an image of the new-look logo that was submitted with the filing, the three shields are now aligned horizontally instead of diagonally. The diagonal stripe inside each shield has also been swapped for a downward-swooping line, and the ring that previously surrounded the trio of shields has been removed.

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      The current Buick logo features one red, one silver, and one blue shield. However, we don’t know whether or not the new logo will see the return of that color combination or if it’ll be monochromatic. After all, Cadillac recently revealed a new black-and-white logo for its upcoming EVs. Plus, Buicks have worn monochrome logos before, and the application specifically states that GM didn’t claim color as a feature of the mark, so it remains to be seen.What also remains to be seen is what Buick model the new logo will be introduced on. The trademark application still needs to be assigned to an examiner, which is said to take about six months after the filing date. Depending on the length of the process, maybe we could see the new logo start appearing on 2023 model vehicles, or the company could be waiting to unveil it on a potential future model like the all-electric Electra. The timing could be coincidental, but GM at the end of last year filed to trademark the “Buick Electra” nameplate.

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      If Buick does adopt the new-look logo, it’ll be the second time in the past decade that it has revised the tri-shield insignia. Back in 2015, the brand announced a design change that at the time featured wing-shaped elements and brought the return of the three-color shields. It debuted on the 2017 Buick LaCrosse sedan and then proliferated across the lineup starting with the 2018 model year.
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      Police Searching for Driver Who Jumped Wrecked Rented Tesla in Viral Video

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      If you were anywhere near social media over the weekend, you probably came across a viral video of a Tesla Model S soaring through the air in spectacular fashion before crashing into the ground along a residential street in Los Angeles. Well, the cops saw the video as well, and now they’re looking for the driver.
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      The rented 2018 Model S was jumped at 12:10 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Baxter Street and Alvarado Street in Echo Park, police said. After its launch, the Tesla hit two parked cars and some trash cans. The stunt was performed in front of a crowd that gathered following a Tesla meet that occurred earlier in the evening, according to YouTuber Alex Choi, who posted a video recapping the jump. The YouTuber claimed no one was injured in the stunt.
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      A video published by the Los Angeles Police Department Central Traffic division on Sunday also shows several angles of the jump and subsequent impact taken by other bystanders who were at the scene at the time of the incident. LAPD said on Twitter late Sunday night it was swamped with tips, asking the public to no longer send more. The agency also tweeted it has narrowed its search down to a person of interest, identified as @dominykas on TikTok. The account published a video on Sunday with an angle of the crash overlaid with the words “i just crashed my new Tesla.”
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      LAPD Detective Calvin DeHesa told Road & Track the agency has yet to confirm the identity of the driver or the renter, despite online speculation. DeHesa did confirm, however, that the LAPD is currently working with both Tesla and Enterprise, the owner of the car.”Nobody, from we could tell, has been injured,” DeHesa said. “There were several witnesses, as you can see in the video. Anybody that can come forward and actually put the driver behind the wheel, that was there, that saw it, that knows the guy; there’s a $1000 reward.”Jordon Hook, a musician who owns one of the parked cars struck by the Tesla, published a video on YouTube recounting the events of the night and detailing the damage to his Subaru Forester.”They came down here and hit my car pretty bad,” Hook said in the video. “They jacked up my front tires, my steering column’s all messed up, my suspension’s all blown, so the car’s done.”“Two of my neighbors saw them carry a cat out of the crashed car,” Hook told Road & Track.” One of them saw like kitty litter and stuff in the back of the car. They weren’t really being hasty about their getaway. They all jumped in other cars that came over with them from the meetup.”This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a person with a social media presence attempt to jump their Tesla at this exact cross-street. YouTuber David Dobrik did the same thing in his Tesla Model X back in 2020, though he wasn’t going nearly as quick.“It’s this trend thing,” Hook said. “Everybody’s like ‘Oh I could be seen by Elon if I do a stunt or a trick on this street!’ It’s just gotten kind of stupid.

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      Ford F-150 Lightning EPA Estimated Range Confirmed by Ford CEO

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      Ford CEO Jim Farley has confirmed the EPA range number estimates for the F-150 Lightning in a tweet after a Lightning Monroney window sticker leaked over the weekend.The standard battery provides a range of 230 miles, while upgrading to the Extended Range battery boosts that to 320 miles, says Farley.The Platinum model, only available with the bigger battery, can go 300 miles on a charge, likely losing some range due to larger wheels and taller ride height.Deliveries of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning are set to commence this summer, and now Ford CEO Jim Farley has confirmed the EPA fuel-economy estimates for the upcoming battery-electric truck. Farley revealed the efficiency figures in a tweet after the Lightning’s Monroney labels—the stickers displaying official information on new cars—were leaked on forums over the weekend.
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      The mileage estimates have yet to appear on the official EPA website, but according to Farley, the Pro, XLT, and Lariat models with the standard battery will have a range of 230 miles. Upgrading to the Extended Range battery on those trims boosts the range to an impressive 320 miles. Meanwhile the Platinum model, which can only be had with the bigger battery but has a higher ride height and larger wheels, can travel 300 miles on a charge. Farley said that the Extended Range figures beat their initial target by 20 miles.

      The estimates for the Lightning’s Extended Range models are on par with the EPA’s figures for the Rivian R1T, which currently is only offered with the “Large” battery pack providing 314 miles of range. The R1T and Extended Range versions of the Lightning match up on price too. The cheapest Extended Range Lightning, the XLT, starts at $74,169, while Rivian pricing begins at $79,500. However, Lightnings with the standard battery, which start at $41,669 for the base Pro model, strongly undercut the Rivian on price.
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      Hero Splendor Electric Motorcycle Imagined – Up To 240 Kms Range

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      Hero MotoCorp recently announced its upcoming EV venture with a new brand name ‘Vida’Hero Splendor Electric Motorcycle Render By Vinay Raj SomashekarToday’s day and age is a transition period from fossil-fueled vehicles to battery-powered vehicles. This has resulted in multiple new products being launched in the electric vehicle (EV) space in India, especially in the two-wheeler segment. IC engine-powered vehicles still form the majority of total vehicles on road.Switching to electric machines that look different will not be easy. Brand names like Activa, Splendor etc, which are the best-selling two wheelers of India, might get their own electric versions. These vehicles have not become best-sellers overnight. It has taken years. Manufacturers would want their best-selling brands to continue into the future, with electric versions.Hero Splendor Electric Motorcycle RenderAutomotive Designer Vinay Raj Somashekar has now created a render of Hero Splendor Electric motorcycle. Vinay says, “The Hero Splendor is the most quintessential motorcycle in the country, period. Its appearance is iconic and ageless. There is almost nothing random about its design. Every element feels meaningful and purposeful, and the proportions are spot on.”“It’s kind of like Maggi Noodles. If tomorrow, they ship Maggi with 10% more garlic, the customer will be able to tell the difference, and will probably not accept the new version. The Splendor is something like that. It can’t be messed around with. They (Hero) shifted to clear lens multi-reflector halogens in 2004, self-start in 2010, and the seat was slightly lengthened in 2020. That’s it. Someday however, the inevitable must happen. It (Splendor) must go electric. But how?”Hero Splendor Electric Motorcycle Render By Vinay Raj SomashekarIt is this thought process that has led to the interesting new render of Hero Splendor Electric. Vinay has managed to retain most of the signature design elements from the petrol-powered Splendor barring a few key and obvious variations. For instance, engine and gearbox assembly has been replaced by a battery pack enclosed within a blacked-out casing.It gets attractive blue accents on headlamp casing, alloy rims, central panels and rear fender which create a nice contrast. The standard stainless steel grab rail is replaced by a single-piece plastic grab rail borrowed from HF Deluxe. It gets a slightly modified branding in the form of ‘eSplendor’ while the rear fender gets an ‘Urban’ tag.In a practical world, some key changes would have to be made to Splendor’s structure. For example, the downtube chassis would have to be readjusted so that it can house a battery pack and mounting points for the motor. The tank would now comprise a charger circuit, master controller and other auxiliary electronics, while the side box would house a motor controller.Spendor Electric SpecsGetting more into details, Hero Splendor Electric motorcycle render here would come with a fixed 4kWh battery pack that feeds energy to a 9kW mid-ship mounted electric motor which drives the rear wheels using a silent belt drive. There is also space for a secondary 2kWh battery pack which could be a removable unit in all probability. The additional battery pack increases the single-charge range by up to 50 percent.The standard 4kWh battery pack offers a range of 120km on a single charge while with an additional 6kWh battery, this figure increases to 180km. Charging port is accessible through the fuel tank lid. The illustrator has also defined four different variants of eSplendor including Default, Utility+, Range+ and Range Max with different configurations.As of now, Hero MotoCorp has not announced any plans to launch Splendor Electric. But there are a few aftermarket solutions. A few months ago, an EV conversion kit for Hero Splendor was launched by a Thane-based EV startup named GoGoA1. This was the first instance where an EV conversion kit for two-wheelers had been approved by an RTO.Source More

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      Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Feb 2022 – 650 Twins, Tiger, Ninja, CBR

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      Being the most affordable in this segment, Royal Enfield 650 Twins hold the highest market share in the 500cc+ motorcycle spaceModified RE 650cc. Image – Rebellious GarageIn recent years, premium motorcycles with engine displacements greater than 500cc have found a niche segment of buyers in India. While this space isn’t nearly as big as small and mid-capacity models, popularity in this segment has witnessed a gradual rise.As many as 2,745 motorcycles with engine displacements more than 500cc were dispatched across the country in February this year. This resulted in an impressive 370 percent YoY growth since only 573 motorcycles from this space were sold during February last year.Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Feb 2022 – RE 650 Twins DominateOut of these, the maximum volume was accounted for by Royal Enfield Interceptor and Continental GT 650. RE was able to dispatch 2,469 units of both 650 Twins last month as compared to 284 units during the same February last year. This led to a massive YoY growth of 769.37 percent. Both bikes cumulatively acquired a market share of almost 90 percent in this segment. Royal Enfield has plans to launch multiple new 650cc motorcycles in the coming months.Second spot was taken by Triumph Tiger 900 with 30 units sold in the country last month as compared to 39 units during the same period last year. This translated to a YoY decline of 23 percent. Kawasaki Z900 registered a monthly volume of 28 units this February which is 33 units fewer than February last year. This led to a YoY decline of 54 percent.Motorcycle sales 500cc+ Feb 2022Kawasaki, Triumph, Suzuki Record Decent VolumesThe Japanese superbike brand sold 24 units of Ninja 1000 last month instead of 32 units dispatched in February last year which resulted in a YoY decline of 25 percent. Triumph was able to sell 21 units of Street Triple which translated into a YoY jump of 600 percent.Kawasaki Ninja 650 witnessed a YoY fall of 58.33 percent with only 20 units of the fully faired sports bike sold last month. This figure stood at 48 units in February 2021. Ninja 650 was immediately followed by its closest nemesis- Honda CBR 650, which recorded a sales volume of 19 units last month.Triumph managed to sell only 17 units of Trident in India. With the launch of Trident based Tiger 660 later this month, Triumph India would be hoping for higher sales in coming months. Suzuki sold 12 units of its premium adventure tourer V-Strom last month and led to YoY growth of 1,100 units. An exact same volume was recorded by the brand’s flagship motorcycle offering in the form of Hayabusa.Models occupying the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth spots were Kawasaki Versys 650, Triumph Street Twin, Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 and Fat Bob respectively. All these models accumulated a monthly sales volume of 10 units each. Most of the models in this list registered a single-digit sales volume each for February this year. More