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Leading manufacturer Honda to enter electric vehicle market by 2024
Electric vehicles are the only way ahead. Many automobile companies have already started working on their EV offerings. Of late, many popular two-wheeler makers have also joined the bandwagon. The latest to join the league is Honda.
According to a report published in Autocar India Honda is working towards launching it electric motorcycle by 2024. The brand intends to roll out three two-wheelers in the personal use category while one motorcycle is expected to be launched in the fun category.
From what is known till now, out of the three two-wheelers, two will be electric scooters while one will be a motorcycle. As of now, there is no detail about the design or battery, but it is being said that vehicle will be able to give a performance that one gets from a 50cc to 125cc petrol-powered two-wheeler.
As for the offering in the Fun category, no particular details are known till now. However, if speculations are to be believed, then there are chances that this two-wheeler will be a high-performance electric motorcycle.
Meanwhile, Pierer Mobility –the parent company of Husqvarna — has also confirmed that they are working on their electric two-wheeler. The brand will be calling their offering E-Pilen and if all goes well, the motorcycle will hit the market in September 2022. Certain specs of the much-awaited vehicle have come to light, including a variant that will be able to generate 8kW (10.8hp). There are chances that the company will also come up with other variants of their upcoming electric two-wheeler.
In terms of design, one can expect a round LED headlamp on the front. The rear of the motorcycle has been kept basic with a number plate and indicators. Even though there is no information regarding the battery capacity of E-Pilen, it is being said that it will be able to cover a distance of 100 kilometres per full charge. The production work of this eagerly awaited vehicle will be done at the Bajaj plant in Pune’s Chakan in Maharashtra.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.