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Yongsung will head both domestic and international sales for Ola Electric.
Ola has invested Rs 2,400 crore to set up a mega-factory in India.
The factory’s annual capacity is said to be 2 million units initially.
After
signing a Rs 2,400 crore MoU with the Tamil Nadu government, Ola Electric has stepped up its game once again. The brand has appointed ex-executive director Kia Motors India and industry veteran, Yongsung Kim, as its Head of Global Sales and Distribution. Currently, Ola Electric is the only two-wheeler manufacturer to have invested so heavily in electric mobility.
Yongsung brings 35 years of global experience and has played a key role in the success of Korean brands Hyundai and Kia. He’ll be in charge of the domestic and international strategy for sales at Ola Electric as the company gears up to launch its first electric scooter in India and multiple international markets including Europe, the UK, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Hi
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This week witnessed action not only in the commuter segment but also in the premium space
This week had something or the other in store for enthusiasts with varying budgets. If you’ve missed out on this week’s two-wheeler dope, allow us to serve you the top five handpicked ones on a platter:
Ola Electric Scooter Revealed
Apart from
revealing the India-bound Ola Electric scooter, the company announced its grand plans of setting up a massive manufacturing plant that can churn out electric scooters both for domestic and international markets.
How does an electric scooter every 2 seconds sound? And if you’d like to know everything about the Ola Electric Scooter that we know up until now,
Ola’s aggressive move into the EV space took everyone by surprise. A cab-hailing company that makes electrics sounded a bit dubious, didn’t it. But the strategy adopted by the brand is quite interesting, smart even; which saves a ton of time and effort. Here’s how Old pulled it off. And the end result is a smart electric scooter that could possibly change the EV space in India. Here’s Ola’s electric scooter in all its glory.
Right from the get-go, you’d notice the overall design is simple yet futuristic. Fluid lines flow from the front apron to the rear panels with integrated lights giving the scooter a clean and organic look.
Watch | IIT Madras home-grown e-bike
A video featuring Pi Beam s made-in-India sustainable utility e-bike PiMo
An IIT Madras-Incubated start-up has recently launched PiMo, a sustainable utility e-bike. Pi Beam s new Electric Two-Wheeler can charge faster than a smartphone. Riding PiMo does not require a license or registration.
Priced at Rs. 30, 000 it is economical and eliminates fuel costs. It offers ‘Battery Swapping’ and a drained battery can be exchanged for a fully charged one at designated locations.
PiMo is one of the few EVs in the local market that is almost completely made in India. 90% of its components, including the batteries and controllers, are manufactured in India.