Two Wheelers

Ultraviolette Automotive has raised USD 85 million in a funding round led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures as it looks to scale up production of its existing and upcoming products and expand its presence in overseas markets, including the US in 2027, the electric two-wheeler maker announced on Wednesday. The Bengaluru-based company, which currently sells its products in India and 20 European countries, said international sales account for around 15 per cent of its overall volumes and are expected to rise to 25 per cent as it scales its global operations. The fresh capital will be deployed towards scaling manufacturing of its existing F77 and X-47 models, as well as upcoming products Tesseract and Shockwave, Ultraviolette CEO and co-founder Narayan Subramanian told PTI. "This is a growth-stage investment, and the capital will be deployed across multiple areas that will support the next phase of the company's expansion. "This includes scaling production for our current products F77 a

TVS says technology, safety and features are driving buyers towards higher-end variants, while easier finance is helping first-time buyers enter the premium segment.

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The changes have reportedly been proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has also proposed reducing headlamp intensity in cars to reduce glare from vehicle headlamps.

The deep-tech electric motorcycle maker will use the capital to scale capacity and distribution and broaden its product line with four launches over the next 12-24 months

MoRTH is considering phased safety rules for two-wheelers, including speed alerts, reflective tyres, pedestrian warnings and leg guards, to reduce road deaths

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A Western Sydney trial found that training, guided rides and social support were crucial in helping participants build confidence and use e-bikes more often for daily travel

During internal discussions, major 2W makers have cited concerns over the weight and accuracy of equipment used to measure RDE on the road, as its heaviness itself can increase emissions

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Additional funding will extend incentives for electric two-wheelers until March 2028 as the government seeks to raise e2W penetration from the current 7.6 per cent to 9-10 per cent

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But near-term margin pressurea major concern, analysts reckon

This price bracket currently accounts for 55-60 per cent share of the overall electric two-wheeler play in India. But Ather had been conspicuous by its absence in this e2W segment

Analysts say TVS Motor is well positioned to sustain its outperformance, supported by consistent market share gains, a strong premium product pipeline, robust EV momentum, and ongoing capex.