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Carbogatto H7 – monocoque frame e-motorcycle
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Carbogatto H7 – monocoque frame e-motorcycle

Carbogatto H7 e-motorcycle gets its power from the MXUS electric Direct Drive motor which been integrated directly into the rear wheel. With a constant power of 3 kW and a peak of 6.5 kW, the motor pushes out 85 Nm of torque. The incredible advantage of this motor is that none of the parts wear away, all except the bearings. But even then, they only need to be changed after 93,000 miles (150,000 km). The motor also comes with four pre-selected modes for your riding; normal, dynamic, eco and safety. Safety mode has the feature of capping your speed at 15 mph (25 kph), even though the bike can normally do 0 to 28 miles per hour (45 kph) in 6.2 seconds. All electric motorcycle components finish in a curvy organic way. All efforts are made to remove unnecessary components an...
Kerala to deploy 65 Nexon EV for MVD’s enforcement activities
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Kerala to deploy 65 Nexon EV for MVD’s enforcement activities

Kerala will become the first State in the country to deploy electric vehicles (EVs) for enforcement activities. The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has placed orders for ‘plug-in electric vehicles’ for 65 Enforcement Squads of the Safe Kerala project for enforcing motor vehicles rules and to ensure road discipline. The government has opted for 65 Tata Nexon EVs for eight years by payment of upfront cost. The EVs are being dry-leased (car without chauffeurs) from the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a Central government institution under the Ministry of Power, through the Agency for Non -Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT). An EV-charging network will also come up in the State with charging stations set up in the 65 offices of the Enforcement Squads. ...
FIIDO D11 foldable eBike with 100km range announced
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FIIDO D11 foldable eBike with 100km range announced

FIIDO has brought D11 foldable eBike for such people who often travel a lot within the city premises to earn a daily livelihood, or for any casual or usual work. FIIDO D11 can also work as a normal bicycle to keep to healthy and refreshing through the ongoing difficult times. FIIDO may not yet be a common name for many e-bike shoppers. Their latest flagship e-bike, the FIIDO D11 recently won the German Red Dot Award for its modern, minimalist design. FIIDO D11 is well-designed and ultra-efficient to bring engaging and smart riding experience. It uses green technology and has zero emissions with the riding range of up to 100kms. The lightweight aluminum bike tips the scales at just 12.9 kg (28.4 lb), making it one of the lightest folding e-bikes out there. The Fiido D11 wi...
Juiced Bikes HyperScorpion – Electric Moped-Style Bike
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Juiced Bikes HyperScorpion – Electric Moped-Style Bike

The U.S based e-bike maker, Juiced Bikes, unveiled its latest electric bike model, the Juiced HyperScorpion. The moped-style bike was pre-sold via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. Deliveries on the first items have started and now the Juiced HyperScorpion is showing up in the driveways and garages of the first early adopters. So lets deep dive and talk about it in more detail. The HyperScorpion looks like a moped. It reminds us of Kinetic Luna which was manufactured in India manufactured in 70's-90's. The Juiced Scorpion is rated for a top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and a range of up to 70+ miles (112 km) from its nearly 1000Wh battery pack. Because of the combination of powerful motor and big battery, HyperScorpion is able to tackle steep hills and do extended commutes...
Nikola Badger electric pickup preorder to start June 29, 2020
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Nikola Badger electric pickup preorder to start June 29, 2020

Nikola Corporation is excited to announce the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. Nikola is mostly known for its fuel-cell-powered semi-trucks, but back in February, it shared the first details about the upcoming Badger pickup truck. The vehicle will join the already crowded world of electric trucks headed toward the market. But it has a twist. It's available as just a battery-electric vehicle or as a battery-electric fuel-cell vehicle. Preorders for the truck will be taken starting June 29. The battery-electric version of the Badger will offer 300 miles of range, while the fuel-cell/battery-electric hybrid offers 600. What sets it apart from the rest of the upcoming electrified-truck pack is that, if an owner buys ...
Fiat 500 ‘la Prima’ all electric hatchback unveiled
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Fiat 500 ‘la Prima’ all electric hatchback unveiled

The New 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback made its debut combining a new electric soul with its iconic design and attention to detail. With even softer and more rounded lines than the previous generation, the New 500 ‘la Prima’ had been designed to deal with the increasing complexity of driving in a modern city.  The New 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback comes with panoramic glass sunroof to flood the passenger compartment with light. Three exclusive paint colours are available: pearlescent Ocean Green; metallic Mineral Grey; and three-layer Celestial Blue.  As standard, the ‘la Prima’ model includes full LED headlights, 17-inch diamond-cut wheels, chrome-plated inserts on the side panels, and dashboard and eco-leather seat upholstery. The rear features a classic tailgate and a new mo...
Vietnam’s VinFast to launch first electric crossover in 2021
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Vietnam’s VinFast to launch first electric crossover in 2021

Vietnam's first home-grown automaker, VinFast, plans to introduce an electric crossover before the end of 2020 and will target the United States market. VinFast hasn't unveiled the car yet, and we don't know what it will be called. The model, designed by Italian design house Pininfarina , and with battery pack from LG Chem is expected to deliver up to 500 kilometres (310 miles) on one charge. There's no word yet on how the company will distribute its cars in the United States. VinFast is part of Vingroup, which is one of the largest private conglomerates in Asia. It has stakes in a diverse selection of sectors including real estate, retail, healthcare, and technology. It sold 5,124 cars in the first quarter of 2020, a figure that puts it in fifth spot on Vietnam's sales char...
ABT eTransporter 6.1 is VW’s first fully electric van
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ABT eTransporter 6.1 is VW’s first fully electric van

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched its first fully electric van in the UK with prices for the zero-emission ABT eTransporter 6.1 Developed in collaboration with Premium Partner ABT e-Line, the ABT eTransporter 6.1 combines quiet and smooth driving, instant torque, fast charging and high load capacity for the ultimate zero-emissions urban logistics van. The model offers an all-electric range of up to 82 miles (132 km) as per the WLTP procedure (world harmonized light-duty vehicles test procedure) with a cargo space of 6.7m3 and payload of up to 1,001kg. Flexible charging options allow for 80 per cent  charge in just 45 minutes. The ABT eTransporter 6.1 delivers a maximum power output of 110PS (83kW), with a 0-62mph time of just 17.4 seconds. The technically-advanced and ...
RGNT No. 1 electric motorcycle; Classic outside, techie inside
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RGNT No. 1 electric motorcycle; Classic outside, techie inside

Swedish electric motorcycle startup RGNT Motorcycles has begun taking pre-orders for its RGNT No. 1 electric motorcycle. The bike features a retro-inspired design yet still offers a host of modern features and high-tech functions. The bike is designed primarily as an internet of things (IOT) device, that enables its users to remain connected anywhere, anytime. Designed with classic retro looks, drawing on the best bike designs from the 60’s and 70’s, the RGNT No. 1 is a breath of fresh air - design-wise - in the sea of futuristic looking electric motorcycles. RGNT No. 1’s most distinguishing feature would be its sophisticated touch-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) module designed in partnership with Qamcom and Evolve. Featuring GNSS positioning and 4G connectivity, the bike w...
AKO Trike with leaning mechanism from Lithuania-based EV startup
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AKO Trike with leaning mechanism from Lithuania-based EV startup

The AKO Trike from Lithuania-based EV startup is two-seater electric three-wheeler and features a novel leaning mechanism. Described as a vehicle between a car and a bike that would, in theory, feel like riding an airplane, the AKO Trike comes with a proprietary, patent-pending mechanism that would allow it to lean by up to 30 degrees upon turns, when traveling at higher speeds. At lower speeds, turning the wheel turns the front wheels of the Trike, but there is no titling motion. The trike’s power comes from an electric motor that is paired to the rear drive wheel with a driveshaft, another feature rarely seen on these types of EVs. Weighing 450 kg , the Trike will come with a 26kWh battery that will provide an estimated 300 km (186-mile) range. Safety is paramount, s...
Dyson N526 electric car was killed. Now revealed
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Dyson N526 electric car was killed. Now revealed

Dyson, the technology company best known for its vacuum cleaners, short-lived electric car project started in 2017. At one point some 600 people at Dyson were working on it. In 2018, Dyson said it would build a manufacturing plant in Singapore to make the EVs, and was also working on developing solid-state batteries for the vehicle. But after spending £500 million (about $605 million) of his own money on the project, Sir James Dyson, the inventor, scrapped the EV plans last October. While Dyson has killed its EV project, it kept most of its staff. Many of the 500 people working on the project are continuing to work on battery technology, robotics, air treatment, and lighting. Now Dyson, 73, has revealed his doomed vehicle for the first time in an exclusive interview and photo for T...
BYD Han electric sedan revealed. Rival to Tesla Model 3
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BYD Han electric sedan revealed. Rival to Tesla Model 3

BYD Han EV, the China automaker’s flagship premium all-electric executive sedan is set to go on sale in international markets following its home-market debut in June. The model was supposed to debut in April at Auto China, which was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic, and now will come to Europe. It is not clear when such a launch event would be possible in Europe – however, BYD wants to stick to the schedule of selling the Han EV in China from the end of June. Although BYD has not yet given a date for the premiere of the announced Han EV, it has revealed more details about the electric car. The Han EV features ‘Blade Battery’ technology, which is claimed to be simpler and more space efficient than rival battery packs, with improved range and “greatly enhanced” safety.  The Bl...
Yatri Motorcycles Project Zero. Nepal’s first-ever electric motorcycle
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Yatri Motorcycles Project Zero. Nepal’s first-ever electric motorcycle

Yatri Motorcycles, a Nepali startup based in Kathmandu has designed and crafted their first electric motorcycle, Project Zero. Yatri has only made a few specifications available so far, so we’ll have to wait until the bike is released to find out more. The team of Yatri Motorcycles has seven members with six full-time engineers. All of the team members of the company are graduated in engineering with some of them having an experience of working in big auto companies across the world. Aiming to design and manufacture something in our own country, the team came together with the innovative idea in 2017. As for Project Zero’s styling, the bike epitomises Yatri’s “Elegance in Motion” design philosophy. Premium materials, a tasteful colour palette and clean, modern lines make this ...
Emflux One – India’s first electric superbike made its world debut
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Emflux One – India’s first electric superbike made its world debut

The Emflux One is the much talked about India's first electric superbike by Bengaluru-based start-up Emflux Motors and finally made its debut at the ongoing Auto Expo 2018. The pre-orders for the Emflux One will start in July 2018, with the first deliveries to begin in April 2019. The Emflux One is a full-faired electric superbike with top-of-the-line components like Brembo brakes with dual-channel ABS, Single-sided swingarm, Ohlins suspension Fully connected smart dashboard with artificial intelligence capabilities 7-inch touch TFT display with features like GPS navigation, real time vehicle diagnostics and auto updates all accessible via mobile app The design and circuits of the Emflux One have been developed completely in-house by Emflux Motors. Powerin...
Made-in-India Menza Lucat electric motorcycle launched
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Made-in-India Menza Lucat electric motorcycle launched

Menza Motors launched their first electric motorcycle - Lucat at INR 2.79 lakh Ex-showroom, Delhi. One can pre-book the bike starting mid-Feb with deliveries expected mid-August.   Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Menza Motors was launched in March 2016 and with their all new product the company aims to bring about a change in the automobile industry of India. Powering the motorcycle is a Brushless DC motor with output ratings of 18 Kw and 60Nm. The 72V Lithium-ion battery pack with smart BMS System can be fully charged in 4 hours and can be fast charged in just 90 minutes on any wall socket and onboard charging. Once charged the Lucat can be ridden for 100 Kms in the city and 150 kms on highway. Top speed is 121 kmph !! The motorcycle is built as per the rider’s requirement which include...
OK Play India launches E-Raaja electric rickshaw
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OK Play India launches E-Raaja electric rickshaw

OK Play India, the manufacturer of plastic auto components, launched the E-Raaja electric rickshaw. The E-Raaja has been priced at Rs 1.15-1.25 lakh (inclusive of taxes, Delhi). The company plans to produce the e-rickshaws from its two manufacturing units - one in Sohna (Haryana)and the second one in Ranipet ( Tamil Nadu). (more…)