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Greaves Cotton unveils new 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler EVs at Auto Expo 2023

Engineering company Greaves Cotton on Wednesday unveiled its range of electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicles at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023. The company at the event unveiled three two-wheelers under Ampere brand series -- Ampere Primus, Ampere NXG and a multi-utility scooter Ampere NXU which can be also used for deliveries. In the commercial three-wheeler segment, the company unveiled an electric passenger vehicle Greaves ELP, cargo EV Greaves ELC and a futuristic cargo concept Greaves Aero Vision. Greaves Electric Mobility Private Ltd, CEO and Executive Director, Sanjay Behl said Ampere Primus will be available during the ongoing quarter, while rest of the vehicles will be made available during the course of next financial year. "Ampere Primus is now open for bookings across India. Rest of the vehicles will be launched in the next financial year," Behl said. Greaves Cotton Executive Vice Chairman Nagesh Basavanhalli at the event shared the company's commitment t

Home-charging of 2-wheeler EVs may keep public charger demand low

By the year end, Ola Electric will have moved from 50 hyper chargers now to 1,000

Exicom to provide battery management systems for Hero Electric 2-wheelers

Electric two-wheelers (E2W) crossed 600,000 in sales in 2022, according to government data

Move to block Rs 1,100 crore subsidy for EV players arbitrary, says SMEV

Manufacturers had already been passed on subsidy amounts to customers, can't sustain any further and are planning go stop operations

Two-wheeler companies get over 2-year breather on emission sensor

Rule deferred as trial results were 'far from satisfactory'

Not worried about being late in launching e-scooter: Yamaha India Chairman

Eishin Chihana tells Business Standard that his company wants to ensure quality and safety first

Reise Moto introduces two-wheeler tyre for domestic market in joint-venture

Reise Moto, a joint venture between Mahansaria Group and European brand Mitas, on Monday launched a two-wheeler tyre range for the domestic market. The tyre under the 'Reise' brand will cater to both motorcycle and scooter segments and will also be shipped to South Asian markets. For Reise Moto, Mahansaria Group has entered into a 76:24 joint venture with Mitas. The company will roll out the tyres from its new facility in Saykha, Gujarat. The plant produces performance two-wheeler tyres under brand 'Mitas' for European and North American markets and under brand 'Reise' for the domestic market in India. "In today's highly dynamic Indian two-wheeler space, the key is to serve the ever-evolving needs and aspirations of enthusiasts who expect a lot more from their machines than just commuting," Reise Moto Founder & Managing Director Yogesh Mahansaria said in a statement. The company said it is developing a formidable network of distributor partners to sell the Reise range of ...

Two-wheelers rev up for mid-size battles amid rising competition

Royal Enfield has made aggressive moves in the 250-350 cc segment that it dominates, but the competition is accelerating

Start-ups look to shake up e-car space, refresh form and functions

As of now, Tata Motors Tiago EV priced between Rs 8.49 lakh and Rs 11.79 lakh is the most affordable e-car in India

Top electric vehicle makers rev up projections, see higher sales

Manufacturers say 1.5 million two-wheelers could be sold in FY24

Qualcomm's venture capital arm planning to pick up stakes in EV startups

The company is also open to mergers and acquisitions in the auto tech space

TVS Motor Q2 net up 59% to Rs 373 cr amid slowdown, inflation roadblocks

Revenue from operations up 32% to Rs 8,561 cr; chip shortage hinders an even better show

India's electric two-wheeler market may miss 1-million unit target

Supply-side glitches, impending govt regulations, fires, and delay in FAME II subsidy handout have forced start-ups to mothball ramp-up plans

TVS, Eicher Motors may be the best bets among two-wheeler stocks; check why

On the other hand, Bajaj-Auto and Hero Moto Corp need to adhere their key supports levels to keep the positive bias intact.

All new Vespa GTS unveiled: 300 HPE engine, 14 new colours and more

The updates to the Vespa GTS include a mild facelift, a new front suspension and a new 300 HPE engine

Now, two-wheeler riders in Puducherry must compulsorily wear helmets

The Puducherry government has announced that motorists riding two-wheelers and travelling pillion should both compulsorily wear helmets as the Union Territory has seen a rise in fatal road accidents in recent past. Transport Commissioner A S Sivakumar said a notification has been issued making it compulsory for two-wheeler riders to put on helmet. In a press release on Saturday, he said those riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets and those sitting pillion without using helmets would be levied a fine of Rs 1,000 each for first time violations. The driving licences of defaulters would also be suspended for three months. Besides not wearing helmets, those found to be using mobile phones while riding the vehicles would also face penal action. It may be mentioned that helmet wearing has not been compulsory in Puducherry till now. Sivakumar said road accidents have been on the rise in Puducherry. He said 3,410 accidents occurred on the roads in the UT between 2019 and 2021. The ..

After initial frenzy, electric two-wheeler market consolidating

Just 7 companies accounted for 86% of all electric two-wheeler registrations in September

How to change the address on your vehicle's RC online? Check details here

There is a penalty if the vehicle owner fails to intimate the new address to the registering authority within the specified period of time

30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030 as adoption picks up: Study

FY22 will be 'year of inflection' for industry; clean energy mobility to help India reduce carbon emissions

New LML not primarily focused on price and range: MD Yogesh Bhatia

'The company is targeting to earn Rs 300 crore revenue in the first year after launching the first vehicle'