Electric Mobility News

Britain said on Tuesday it would complete a plan next year to achieve net zero emissions from all forms of transport, as climate change activists targeted the transport ministry.

Bajaj Auto today unveiled its first electric scooter for the Indian market, under its new electric vehicle division, Urbanite. Christened the Bajaj Chetak, after the company's iconic scooter, the new electric two-wheeler will be manufactured at the manufacturer's Chakan plant.

Bajaj Auto today announced the introduction of its new electric mobility brand - Urbanite, with the unveiling of its first electric scooter - Bajaj Chetak.

Bajaj will officially reveal more about Urbanite and the brand's future on October 16, 2019, and here's what you can expect to be part of the announcements tomorrow.

Tesla Inc will start installing its Powerwall home power storage batteries in Japan next spring, the U.S. electric car and battery maker said on Tuesday, marking the product's debut in Asia. The 13.5 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Powerwall can store power generated by solar panels and costs 990,000 yen ($9,135), including the Backup Gateway system which manages the grid connection, but excluding installation costs and retail tax. It will be sold directly online by Tesla or via certain third-party installers.

Bangalore-based electric two-wheeler start-up, Ultraviolette Automotive will be introducing its first electric superbike very soon. The Ultraviolette F77 is scheduled to be launched on November 13, 2019, and just might be India's first high-performance electric motorcycle. The company says the e-bike is a high-end technology-oriented offering, developed ground up with principles in the aviation industry. The Ultraviolette F77 is expected to be priced around Rs. 2 lakh (ex-showroom), which puts in the hot entry-level performance motorcycle segment.

The range is up to 407 kilometres with the Performance battery and up to 463 kilometres with the Performance battery Plus

Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata will be investing an undisclosed amount in Pune-based electric two-wheeler start-up Tork Motors. The announcement comes just ahead of the commercial launch of the Tork T6X electric motorcycle, which has been under development for quite a while. Ratan Tata joins a number of other big-ticket investors of Tork, which has previously raised funds from Bharat Forge and Ola Cabs founder Bhavish Aggarwal. The start-up is known for its indigenously developed electric vehicles, with the brand having showcased its capabilities in racing.