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Cab aggregator Ola has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a scooter factory in the state.
Ola will invest Rs. 2,400 crore in the new plant which is said to become the largest scooter factory in the world. The plant will have an annual capacity of 20 lakh units and is expected to create almost 10,000 jobs.
Ola plans to manufacture a range of 2-wheelers at the new facility. The first product to roll off the assembly line will be an electric scooter.
Earlier this year, Ola acquired Dutch electric scooter brand Etergo. The company's AppScooter comes with a unique removable banana battery that is easy to carry and can be charged anywhere. It has a claimed range of 241 km on a single charge.
Ola is gearing up to launch its first electric scooter in the Indian market in the coming months. The company plans to export its products to other countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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Ather Energy has announced that it has stopped the sale of the Ather 450 electric scooter in both, Bengaluru and Chennai. It will be replaced with the Ather 450X & Ather 450 Plus, which have been built on the same platform, with improved hardware and software capabilities.
The Ather 450 was the company’s first product. It was launched in 2018 and was designed from scratch. It used a 2.4 kWh lithium-ion battery and had a maximum range of 107 km - as tested by the ARAI. Its claimed 0-40 km/h acceleration time was 3.9 seconds. The Ather 450 has, over the years, received 7 OTA updates which introduced new features like Eco-mode, Dark theme for the dashboard and guide-me-home lights.
With the introduction of Ather 450X and Ather 450 Plus, Ather Energy is focusing on delivering the products in new markets such as Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Coimbatore and Kolkata. The deliveries of Ather's Series 1 model have already begun in a few markets. The scooter will soon be available across the country. Ather Energy will also set up 135 public fast charging Ather Grid Points across 11 cities by the end of the year.
Considering the demand for Ather 450X among Ather 450 owners who're looking to upgrade, Ather Energy has introduced a peer-to-peer service, Ather Certified Pre-owned, which connects Ather 450 owners to consumers who are interested in a pre-owned Ather 450. Every pre-owned Ather 450 listed for resale as part of this program comes with an Ather Health Certificate issued based on a data-based inspection on every aspect of the scooter.
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According to a media report, ride-hailing firm Ola is likely to launch its first electric scooter in India in January 2021.
It has been reported that the electric scooter will be manufactured in the Netherlands and will be sold in India as well as Europe. However, there has been no official confirmation from Ola yet.
Reports suggest that Ola plans to manufacture electric 2-wheelers in India and is already in talks with four state governments. It plans to set up a production facility with a capacity of 2 million units, which would make it the largest e-scooter manufacturing plant in the world.
Earlier this year, Ola acquired Dutch electric scooter brand Etergo. The company's AppScooter has a claimed range of 241 km on a single charge.
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A prototype of a Suzuki Burgman Street based electric scooter has been caught testing.
At first glance, it looks like a regular Burgman Street as the body work is similar to the petrol-powered scooter. However, it does not have the side-mounted exhaust - a telltale sign of an electric scooter. The front suspension is also different. The shock absorber is positioned on the right side, whereas on the petrol version, it is on the left side of the wheel.
Specifications of the electric motor and the battery are not yet known. However, given the fact that it will compete with the likes of the Ather 450, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak, we can expect similar levels of performance.
At present, the Burgman Street is offered with a 124cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 8.6 BHP @ 6,750 rpm and 10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. It was recently updated with new features including turn-by-turn navigation, overspeed warning and last parked location.
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According to a media report, ride-hailing company Ola plans to get into manufacturing of electric 2-wheelers in India.
The cab aggregator is said to be in talks with four state governments for 100 acres of land to set up what is being termed as the world's largest e-scooter factory. The plant will have a production capacity of 2 million units. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding these reports yet.
At present, the world's largest scooter manufacturing unit is the Honda factory in Gujarat. It produces 1.2 million vehicles each year.
Earlier this year, Ola acquired Dutch electric scooter brand Etergo. The company's AppScooter has a claimed range of 241 km on a single charge.
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Ather Energy has unveiled a collector's edition of the 450X electric scooter called the Series 1. The limited edition version is available only to those who pre-ordered the scooter before the national launch of the Ather 450X on January 28, 2020.
The Series 1 gets translucent body panels in the rear that reveal the 450X's cast aluminium chassis under the seat and the trellis frame. The e-scooter is finished in a high-gloss metallic black colour with red accents. It comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen instrument console that has a special intro screen and different UI theme.
The 450X Series 1 comes with a 6 kW electric motor that is powered by a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. It has four riding modes - Eco, Ride, Sport, and a high-performance 'Warp' mode. The e-scooter is claimed to accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.3 seconds.
Deliveries of the Series 1 will begin by November 2020 in all 11 cities - Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kozhikode, and Kolkata. The initial batches of Series 1 scooters will be shipped with black panels and will be upgraded to the translucent panels in May 2021.
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The half-year report released by Pierer Mobility sheds some light on the details of the upcoming Husqvarna E-01 electric scooter and E-Pilen electric bike.
Both products will be based on a common EV platform and will be manufactured at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant near Pune.
The design concept revealed by the company suggests that the E-01 is likely to feature futuristic styling. It is finished in a dual-tone colour scheme of black and silver with fluorescent highlights. It will be powered by a 5.4 BHP electric motor.
The E-01 e-scooter will go on sale in 2021.
The E-Pilen looks unmistakably a Husqvarna. It features a similar colour scheme as the E-01 e-scooter. It will be offered with two electric motor options. The entry-level version will get a 5.4 BHP motor, while the other will have an output of 13.4 BHP.
The bike has upside down fork suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear. It has disc brakes at both ends and rides on 4-spoke alloy wheels.
The E-Pilen electric bike could be launched in 2022.
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Pure EV is a Hyderabad-based start-up that offers a range of electric 2-wheelers in India. The company was founded by Dr. Nishanth Dongari and Rohit Vadera.
Pure EV has a 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at IIT Hyderabad. It has a production capacity of 2,000 units per month. The brand currently offers two electric bicycles called ETRON+ and EGNITE, ETRANCE electric moped and EPLUTO electric scooter.
The ETRON+ and EGNITE e-bikes come with a 500 Wh battery and a 250 W Brushless DC electric motor. Both e-bikes are equipped with a 7-speed Shimano gear set and have telescopic front suspension.
The EGNITE is an electric moped aimed at teenagers and last mile logistics. It is powered by a portable 1 kWh battery and an electric motor that produces a peak torque of 60 Nm. It has a maximum range of 70 km. The EGNITE comes with an LCD instrument cluster and has a storage box at the front.
The EPLUTO electric scooter is available in two variants standard and 7G. The base version is powered by a 1.8 kWh portable battery that offers a maximum range of 80 km. It has a top speed of 25 km/h. The EPLUTO 7G comes with a 2.5 kWh battery and a 2 kW Brushless DC electric motor. It can reach a top speed of 60 km/h and offers a range of 90-120 km on a single charge.
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Gemopai Electric has launched the Miso mini electric scooter in India. The single-seater e-scooter is priced at Rs. 44,000 and pre-bookings are now open.
According to the company, the Miso is manufactured in India, except for the battery which is imported. The scooter measures 1,500 mm in length, 620 mm in width and 1,060 mm in height. It weighs 45 kg and has a loading capacity of 120 kg.
The Miso uses an electric motor rated at 250 W. It is powered by a 17.5 Ah detachable lithium-ion battery, which can be recharged in 3-4 hours. It has a top speed of 25-35 km/h.
The Miso does not require an RTO registration or a driving license to operate.
Customers can pre-book the Miso on this website. The company is offering a Rs. 2,000 discount on the e-scooter till July 15, 2020.
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According to a media report, Mahindra is planning to shutdown its GenZe electric scooter and bicycle manufacturing unit in the USA.
Reports suggest that Mahindra is in the process of liquidating its shares and plans to disband within 6 months. The brand's intellectual property is likely to be integrated into other Mahindra products and subsidiaries.
GenZe has a manufacturing unit in Detroit. The factory used to produce electric bicycles and electric scooters for the US market.
The company offered two electric bicycle modes - 100 Series and 200 Series. There were two variations of its electric scooter - 2.0e and 2.0f. The latter came with a lockable storage compartment. The GenZe 2.0 has a claimed top speed of 51 km/h.
GenZe was one of the few Indian companies with manufacturing units in the USA. The company was also planning to introduce its e-scooters in India.