[TusharK]

TVS Motors has launched an idling engine start / stop feature, which it calls TVS intelliGO. The Jupiter is the first product to get this feature.



TVS intelliGO is claimed to improve fuel efficiency. It is also claimed to reduce emissions as it switches off the engine during long idling, especially at traffic signals. The engine is fired up by just twisting the throttle.



TVS claims that the Jupiter is the first 110cc scooter in the industry to get this feature. The scooter's engine produces 7.3 BHP @ 7,000 rpm and 8.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. It is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).



The TVS Jupiter with TVS intelliGO is priced at Rs. 72,347 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is available in two colour options - Starlight Blue and Royal Wine.

Link to Team-BHP News

[jagdish_ker]

Unlike in cars, I feel this feature bit scary. Imagine someone stopping seeing a friend to stops to make a quick chat. I have seen many trying out accelerator and brakes for no reason as they talk. Then comes kids. Hope the team has taken all these into consideration in the design. Fingers crossed.

[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by jagdish_ker

Unlike in cars, I feel this feature bit scary. Imagine someone stopping seeing a friend to stops to make a quick chat. I have seen many trying out accelerator and brakes for no reason as they talk. Then comes kids. Hope the team has taken all these into consideration in the design. Fingers crossed.

Spot on Jagdish. I have the same feature on my Honda Activa 125 BS6 and keep it switched off to be on the safe side. In fact the sales person briefed me on the dangers of this feature during delivery.

Unfortunately this feature is forced on the buyer if you want to buy the alloy wheel and disc brake variant on the Honda. The obsession for fuel economy is what makes manufacturers make this kind of stuff.

Cheers