Electric Vehicles

  • Ajinkya Firodia: Man on a Mission

    Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman, Kinetic Group, talks to TURN OF SPEED about the company’s EV plans, their battery business, and about diversifying into the solar panel business.

    Kinetic Engineering Ltd., recently announced a strategic investment of INR 177 Crore led by the promoters to drive transformation with an aim to achieve INR 1,000 Crore revenue target by 2029. The promoters have already committed to an initial investment of INR 55 Crore by March 2025. With the company gearing itself up for a…

    DATE:
    25/01/2025
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Which electric scooter do you fancy?

    It’s an exciting time for all those who’re aspiring to buy an electric scooter as there are numerous models to pick and choose from. Which one do you see yourself owning?

    Of late, the EV segment in the Indian market has grown manifold – be it the electric two-wheeler vertical or the electric four-wheeler space – both have seen unprecedented success. At present, there are a plethora of electric scooters on sale in India, which gives buyers ample choice. Here’s a look at some of the…

    DATE:
    26/12/2024
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • BGauss RUV 350: All You Need to Know

    RUV 350 has been entirely developed and manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant, in Pune, India.

    BGauss, the RR Kabel-backed global EV brand, recently launched its second offering in the Indian market in the form of RUV (Rider Utility Vehicle) 350. BGauss has sales network in 85+ countries globally with over 25,000+ retail outlets and 13 production facilities. The BGauss RUV 350 e-scooter offers multiple segment-first features and utilities and goes…

    DATE:
    22/07/2024
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • 2W EVs: Take your pick

    Here’s a look at what you can opt for, if you’re in the market for an electric scooter…

    The Electric two-wheeler Vehicle segment, in the Indian market, has been growing steadily;  just look around and you’ll see the numerous electric scooter options out there. Here’s a look at what’s available if you’re in the market for one: 1. Ampere Nexus: Launched in May 2024, Ampere Nexus is presented in two variants namely ST and…

    DATE:
    12/07/2024
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • TVS iQube gets two new variants

    The iQube range in India has been expanded with the introduction of two all-new derivatives of the e-scooter in the form of iQube 2.2 kWh and iQube ST 3.4 kWh.

    TVS iQube is one of the few long-range electric scooters on sale in the Indian market. It is already available in three variants namely iQube 3.4 kWh, iQube S 3.4 kWh and iQube ST 5.1 kWh. The range-topping iQube ST 5.1 kWh was unveiled a couple of years back, but it will be up for…

    DATE:
    18/05/2024
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Riding the Future with Niraj Rajmohan

    Niraj Rajmohan, CTO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette, delves into a detailed journey and shares with TURN OF SPEED the intricate technical processes while discussing aspects of design involved in building the F77 Mach 2.

    In this in-depth interview, Niraj Rajmohan, CTO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette, discusses their newly launched F77 Mach 2 motorcycle, and sheds light on their comprehensive testing, design aspects, and pricing strategies. Excerpts from the interview… TOS: What’s new on the F77 Mach 2 mechanically as compared to your first gen motorcycle launched last year? NR: “We unveiled the…

    DATE:
    04/05/2024
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Ather Rizta: The Family Electric Scooter

    Here’s what to expect on Ather Energy’s latest electric scooter, the Rizta…

    Ather Energy, the Bengaluru-based EV startup and now one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler makers has already introduced the Ather 450 range of scooters which are quite popular among the youth for daily commuting. Now, the EV maker has introduced its family scooter in the form of ‘Rizta’ at the second edition of the Ather…

    DATE:
    26/04/2024
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Hop OXO: A new electric motorcycle hits the road

    Hop Electric Mobility’s motorcycles- OXO and OXO X join the EV league. We speak with their team to see what went into designing and building these motorcycles as they look at the road ahead.

    Hop Electric Mobility’s motorcycle, OXO, has arrived and is aimed at both the urban as well as the rural commuters who are aspirational and desirous of switching to a new technology. We spoke with Hop Electric Mobility’s young and dynamic team to learn all about all the time and effort that has gone into designing…

    DATE:
    07/09/2022
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • RORR Away!

    Madhumita Agrawal, Co-Founder & CEO Oben Electric Vehicles Private Limited, tells TURN OF SPEED about their first flagship product, RORR, their choice of LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) battery, and about their expansion plans.

    Founded by IITians, Dinkar Agrawal and Madhumita Agrawal, Oben Electric Vehicles Private Limited, which is inspired by German automotive engineering and design has started not just developing, designing but also manufacturing electric two-wheelers in-house. Madhumita Agrawal, Co-Founder & CEO Oben Electric Vehicles, Private Limited, tells TURN OF SPEED about their premium performance electric motorcycle, RORR, their choice of…

    DATE:
    02/08/2022
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Sultan of Swing- Uday Narang

    Uday Narang, Founder & Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), on all the exciting things that they have been up to, what the future holds, and how they have made it their mission to bring about an electric revolution in India.

    Uday Narang, Founder & Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), is a man who has made it his mission to bring about an electric revolution in India and going by the speed at which he is moving, there is little to stop him from going forth and accomplishing all that he has set out to do.…

    DATE:
    24/12/2021
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI