Technology

Preetam Bora

Jun 6, 2018, 12:36 AM

Ather Electric Scooters: Should You Consider Buying One?

The Ather electric scooters promise to change the way we perceive electric two-wheelers. Should you consider buying one? We seek some answers.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 5, 2018

  New Nissan Connect App Launched In India

  The new version of the Nissan Connect app has 18 new features, taking the total list of features to over 50. It will be offered free of cost for the first 3 years.

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  Preetam Bora | Jun 5, 2018

  Ather Electric Scooters: Key Features Explained

  We take a look at the brand new electric scooters from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, the Ather 340, and the Ather 450, and see what they offer.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jun 5, 2018

  Apple CarPlay To Get Google Maps With iOS 12 Update

  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have dramatically changed the in-car connectivity experience as we increasingly integrate smartphones in almost every aspect of our daily lives. While Google's Android Auto has managed to provide a larger universe of apps via Android Auto, Apple has been largely hesitant in offering third party content on its service. That however, will change later this year as the tech company plans to make certain third party apps available on Apple CarPlay. For those who prefer using Google Maps over Apple Maps, you will soon be able to do so once the iOS 12 update rolls-out.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 5, 2018

  Ather 450 Electric Scooter Launched; Priced At Rs. 1.24 Lakh

  The Ather 450 is the flagship electric scooter from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, which was started by two college friends from IIT, Madras five years ago.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 5, 2018

  Ather 340 Electric Scooter Launched; Priced At Rs. 1.09 Lakh

  The Ather 340 is the latest electric scooter from Bengaluru-based tech start-up Ather Energy, which was started by two college friends from IIT, Madras five years ago.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 5, 2018

  Nissan Stops Development Of Future Diesel Powerplants Globally

  Nissan is the latest in a long line of auto makers that have announced plans to end development of diesel engines. According to reports, the Japanese automaker will work towards phasing out diesel engines and it has already stopped selling diesel powered passenger cars in markets in Japan. Diesel engines around the world are nearing a point of extinction. With automakers like the FCA group, which includes the likes of Fiat and Jeep already announcing a phase out of diesel engines in select markets globally by 2022 and cities in Europe imposing bans on diesel powered cars in certain areas, it is only a matter of time the development of new diesel power plants slows down or comes to a complete halt. Fellow automaker Toyota too had announced plans of phasing out diesel engines in the near past.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 1, 2018

  Ford Patents Technology To Detect Filtering Motorcyclists

  The technology will be used in vehicles which will be able to detect motorcycles approaching from behind and trying to filter between lanes.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 1, 2018

  Michelin Working On Manufacturing 100 Per Cent Recycled Tyres By 2048

  The company spends almost 700 million Euros each year on research and development and it has recently started an R&D facility in India too, so definitely the engineers at Michelin are kept busy.

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