Ace Motors launches battery powered bikes
June 21st, 2006 Leave a comment Visited 87 times, 1 so far today
Ace Motors launches battery powered bikes
Pune based Ace Motors has launched its first range of e-bikes. Majority of components on these bikes are sourced from China.
These bikes are battery powered and does not require petrol or diesel as fuel. The company has priced these bikes at Rs 26,250 ex showroom.
The e-bikes from the company weigh 60 kg and have load carrying capacity of 100-140 kg. After a charge of 6-8 hours with an input voltage of 220 volts, these bikes can cover a distance of 70 km. the maximum speed of this bike is 25 km/hour.
Kumar Raval, managing director, Ace Motors spoke about this new product: “The e-bike is virtually maintenance free. It has no gears, no engine, no belt or chain drive, zero emission, no pollution, electronic start and accelerator, besides it is exempted from the Central Vehicles registration act by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and does not require any registration or license.â€
Ace Motors has collaborated with Changtong E Bike Company Ltd, China for this product and are planning to launch new and more powerful models in the future.
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November 25th, 2006 at 9:24 pm
Most of us have to come to terms with the ever changing world and it’s needs. This often results in a continues change to our lifestyle. The demand on our time increases and often leaves little time for important things such as exercise to keep us in shape. Bicycles are a great way to help us stay healthy and fit. A bicycle is also ‘green’ friendly and, apart from excellent exercise, is a great and inexpensive way to get around. To maintain your fitness during bad weather or the winter months, one of the indoor exercise bikes is just the thing. I suppose a battery bike will be useful at times, but to just sit and steer and get cold!