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Revolt’s electric bike broke its own record, all the units were booked after a few minutes of launch
Electric motorcycle maker Revolt Motors has once again got a lot of reviews about its electric bike. According to the company, it has sold all the units of its RV400 within minutes of the booking of the second slot. On the other hand, the bikes of the first round took just 2 hours to be sold.
Subsidy-like provisions have been implemented in many states for EV manufacturers, and ever-increasing petrol prices are forcing people to switch to EVs. In recent times, EV policy was implemented in Maharashtra under which a subsidy of around 25,000 per bike will be given. Whereas in Gujarat, every buyer who buys a bike is being given a subsidy of Rs 20,000 on the price. Talking about the state of Delhi, the prices of electric bikes have seen a reduction of around 16,000.
The RV400 bikes are capable of delivering a range of around 150 kms on a single charge. The company has used 3.24Kwh lithium-ion battery in this bike. Which is capable of running at a top speed of 85 kmph. The bike comes in three riding modes – Eco, Normal and Sport.
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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.