Automobile
This Bengaluru startup will launch its maiden electric scooter in India, bookings start at Rs 499
Bengaluru-based startup ‘Bounce’ is all set to launch its maiden electric scooter in this winter. The e-scooter named “Bounce Infinity” will be launched on December 2 and booking starts at Rs 499, according to The Mint report. Bounce is a Bengaluru-based smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable and convenient.
Booking Date
The company is aiming to start the booking process on the same day of launch which is December 2. The made-in-India electric scooter can be availed at a booking price of Rs 499, as per the Mint report.
Delivery Date
The company has said that the delivery process for the electronic scooter is scheduled for early 2022, the mint report said.
The company has said that it will offer customers “battery-as-a-service” option. Under this, customers will have an option to buy the vehicle without the battery.
Those who chose to purchase the electric scooter without battery will have use the the company’s battery swapping network, the report says.
Earlier in October, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had said the central government was aiming to have sales penetration for of 70 per cent for commercial vehicles, 80 per cent for two-wheelers, and 30 per cent for private cars by 2030.
Automobile
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.