Gogoro and Hero to take battery-swap platform to India
By Lisa Wang / Staff reporter
Electric scooter maker Gogoro Inc (睿能創意) yesterday said that it has formed a strategic partnership with Hero MotoCorp Ltd to accelerate the Indian scooter maker’s shift to electric,a major step towards expanding overseas for growth.
The companies are planning a joint venture to take Gogoro’s battery-swapping platform to India and are to collaborate on electric vehicle development to bring Hero-branded vehicles to the market using the Powered by Gogoro Network model.
“With this new partnership, we commit to introducing a sustainable mobility paradigm, first in India and then in other markets around the world. This partnership will strengthen and expedite the Indian government’s electrification drive and will have a significant impact on India’s energy and mobility future,” Hero chairman and chief executive officer Pawan Munjal said in a statement.
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Yamaha introduces e-bike for adrenaline junkies ANI | Updated: Apr 16, 2021 13:28 IST
Tokyo (Japan), April 16 (ANI): In a changing global scenario, healthy and safe transportation has accelerated the movement of riding bicycles.
Mountain biking is a thrilling sport that is loved by many adrenaline junkies and to experience the outdoors and nature in a fun and exciting way.
Yamaha has decided to use its expertise of making both motorbikes and e-bikes to create a new mountain flagship e-bike. Unlike previous models which focused on usability, this model focuses on more exciting experiences. Our flagship model has rear and front suspension giving the bike more-sporty feeling when riding, said Kazuhiro Murata, Yamaha Motor Co, LTD.