TVS Apache ABS Launch Next Month
Just recently Honda has announced the CBR250R with ABS, which would be the first bike in India to sport ABS. However sources close to TVS Motors have confirmed about the company’s plans to launch the Apache 180 with ABS. Enthusiasts might recollect the Apache 180 ABS from the 2010 Auto Expo where it was displayed for the first time. Expect the TVS Apache 180 ABS to cost Rs. 8000/- more than the non-ABS bike.
Solar powered bike introduced
TriAuto Bike, an all new invention done by the engineering students is just outstanding possessing three different sources of energy; it can run with solar power, engine, and electric battery. However, it is still a idea developed by some strange students of H.K.B.K College of Banglore, as per media reports. Now when the model is all ready, the four developers are looking for some company which can recognise their capacity and channelize it for mutual benefits. It is to be noted that battery operated two-wheeler are being sold by TVS, Indus, BSA, Ultra Motors, EKO, Global Motors, etc.; nevertheless, no manufactures have come with solar powered bikes in India.
The four students who contributed to the development of this astonishing model are Syed Fahad Ahmed, Mohammed Isham, Ejaz Pasha and Visrant Choudhary of H.K.B.K. College of Bangalore. Dr. J. Fazlur Rehman is known to be the mentor of the students. The bike developed is a ideal model as per today's requirement being environment friendly. It is completely efficient and is made able to run with petrol - I.C. Engine, electricity through mains and solar power through solar panels. The bike being loaded with efficiency is to cost 15 paise/km only and is tagged with an reasonable price range of Rs. 30,000. Other popular bikes by TVS are TVS Apache Hyper Edge, TVS Scooty Pep+, TVS Wego and TVS Centra. The students have also been awarded a prize money of Rs. 51,000 by Mr. S.P. Shah of FADA at the Relio Quick Automall 2010. As per the statements of Syed Fahad Ahmed, a member of developing team, it is known that the model was developed by these four friends in their final semester of engineering. The students were to work on some project using the earlier studied skills and these four decided to work with automobile and kept the aspect of making it environment friendly as the most important.
TVS To Expand Hosur Plant For Wego
The South Indian auto giant and India’s second largest two-wheeler maker, TVS Motor company is facing high demand for its scooter TVS Wego in domestic market. So, the company is planning to expand its manufacturing plan at Hosur in Tamil Nadu to meet the huge demand. TVS Wego was introduced in Indian market last year.
Now backed by huge demand, the Hosur-headquartered company plans to increase its capacity at its plant for manufacture of Wego, TVS Motor Company President (Marketing and Sales) H S Goindi said. “Tamil Nadu is the largest market for us. We plan to launch Wego in Tamil Nadu market by January or February 2011,” he told PTI. Currently, Wego is not available in Tamil Nadu and some eastern regions in the country. “The capacity will be improved at the Hosur plant particularly for Wego..”, he said, declining to elaborate on the proposed investments for rising the capacity.
TVS Wego Scooter Specifications:-
* 4 Stroke Single Cylinder air cooled engine
* Single Overhead Cam Shaft
* Max Power – 8 BHP @ 7500 RPM
* Max Torque – 8 Nm @ 5500 RPM
* V-Matic Automatic Transmission
* 12 V, 4Ah Maintenance free battery
* High rigidity under-bone type chassis
* In-line Telescopic Hydraulic front suspension
* Unit Swing hydraulically damped rear suspension
* 130 mm diameter drum brakes both front and rear
* Fuel Tank Capacity – 5 Litre
TVS Wego Price:-
TVS Wego is prices around Rs. 42000 Ex-showroom Delhi.
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