1. The iconic Kinetic Luna to make a comeback in an electric avatar.

Kinetic introduced the ‘Luna’ 50 years ago and it became a big hit owing to its affordability. There was a time when the company was selling 2000 units of the moped per day! Now, a tweet from Kinetic Green’s CEO has sparked rumours that the Luna might be returning in an electric avatar.

The main reason why the Luna became a success among customers when it was launched 50 years ago was its price. Back then, the price of the Luna was around Rs 2000. Kinetic had a whopping 95% share in the moped market at the time. Just like with the old Luna, Kinetic Green will have to price the new electric Luna competitively to make an impact.

It is highly unlikely that the company will offer fast-charging capabilities with the electric Luna.

2. Log9 and Quantum Energy unveil India’s fastest-charging electric two-wheeler.

Bengaluru-based battery tech startup Log9 Materials has announced a partnership with Hyderabad-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer Quantum Energy. As part of this collaboration, the two companies have jointly unveiled the country’s fastest-charging electric two-wheeler named ‘Bzinesslite InstaCharged by Log9’. The EV is powered by Log9’s RapidX 2000 batteries, which can be charged from 0-100 in 12 minutes!

In the future, Log9 & Quantum Energy will be working together to deploy 10,000 of these EVs across India by March 2024. The two companies are targeting e-commerce, food delivery, courier and similar services in the last-mile logistics sector. The joint venture has already deployed 200 of these electric two-wheelers in Hyderabad for hyperlocal delivery company ‘Whizzy Logistics’.

These electric scooters will also be compatible with regular public EV chargers.

3. EV startup Zen Mobility launches a unique electric three-wheeler.

Gurugram-based EV start-up Zen Mobility launched its 1st EV, the Zen Micro Pod, a purpose-built cargo electric three-wheeler. The company claims it has collaborated with several leasing & rental firms, fleet owners and third-party logistics providers, to offer the EV on lease or a monthly rental of up to Rs 9,999. The Zen Micro Pod is available in two variants: the R5x & R10x. The electric three-wheeler has a maximum payload of 150 kgs. The EV has a range of 120 km and can be fully charged in under 2 hours. The Zen Micro Pod sports a unique cargo box that can be customized to meet different requirements, like refrigerated boxes, shelves & open tubs. Zen Mobility’s vehicle telematics will also provide fleet companies with features like vehicle tracking, state-of-charge (SoC) monitoring, geofencing & remote locking.

The company claims it has already received pre-orders for 10,000 units of the Micro Pod from various logistics companies.

Zen Mobility has a production unit in Manesar, which has an annual capacity of 1 lakh units. After the Micro Pod, the company plans to introduce a multi-purpose four-wheeler LEV ‘Zen Maxi Pod’, for medium-to-large sized cargo.

4. Servotech participates in 'Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit' in Abu Dhabi.

Servotech Power Systems showcased its complete range of DC fast-chargers at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit in Abu Dhabi. The company took part in this 3 day summit with its Middle East distribution & marketing partner Al Ansari Motors.

In the past, Servotech has showcased its EV chargers at exhibitions at international locations like UK & America. The company has recently been making waves for its solar EV charging carport in Delhi and its excellent share market performance. More on it here.

5. Multibrand EV retail chain BLive introduces women-centric scheme.

Multibrand EV retailer BLive has announced an initiative to promote women empowerment & participation in the EV industry. BLive is giving a unique opportunity to 'women-owned' & 'women-run' franchise partners to become a BLive partner by waiving 50% of its franchise fees across all locations in the country. By reducing the financial burden of franchise fee, the company hopes to help women entrepreneurs overcome the initial barriers of starting a business.

BLive has more than 40 EV brands listed on its platform and offers an ‘omni-channel’ experience to its buyers by means of an online e-commerce store & physical experience stores across the country. Apart from different types of EVs, BLive also provides EV charging facilities, after-sales service and finance schemes to its customers.

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