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If you think that the problems plaguing the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter are all over, here’s a recent incident which indicates that it is not all over for Ola Electric. Ever since its launch, the Ola S1 Pro is reported to be suffering from several quality and reliability issues related to its software and mechanicals. One of the most common issues was the breakage of the front suspension unit. Here’s another incident of the front suspension of Ola S1 Pro breaking down, which has been reported in India. The entire…

Hero Vida V1 electric scooter price in India, availabilityAs mentioned, the Hero Vida V1 will be available in two variants – the Hero Vida V1 Pro and Hero Vida V1 Plus. The Hero Vida V1 Plus has been launched at a price of Rs 1,45 lakh (ex-showroom). The Vida V1 Pro, on the other hand, has been priced at Rs 1.59 lakh in the country. Bookings for the electric scooters will begin on October 10, and interested buyers can book at an amount of Rs 4,999.Both variants of the Hero Vida V1 have been launched in three colour…

Micromobility America returned to the San Francisco Bay Area earlier this month to showcase the latest micromobility products, highlight new releases, offer test rides, hear from insightful company leaders and politicians, and basically nerd out about electric mobility. From new e-bikes and e-scooters to innovative electric roller skates and even electric micro-cars, there was a bit of everything under the sun. And with a combination of company meet and greets, test rides, and speakers, the event had a wide range…

A seven-year-old boy has died after an electric scooter’s battery exploded at his home in Mumbai’s Vasai area. The electric scooter was charging at the boy’s house when the battery exploded. The 7-year-old reportedly sustained 70 percent burns and later succumbed to his injuries.The electric scooter was charging when its battery exploded at a house in Mumbai’s Vasai (East) suburb. According to a report in the Indian Express, the explosion took place between 4:30AM and 5AM IST on September 23 in the Ram Das Nagar area. The…

Gogoro can’t seem to slow down these days, announcing expansion after expansion. The two latest major moves involve the company’s first retail expansion, which just launched in Tel Aviv, and a selection for Singapore’s first EV battery swap pilot. Gogoro (Nasdaq: GGR), famous for its battery-swapping network that allows riders of its 90+ km/h (56+ mph) electric scooters to forgo charging, has already expanded across much of Asia. Most of those have been partnerships that either see Gogoro’s batteries and swap…

Lambretta was once a very popular name among two-wheeler customers in India. The retro scooters from the Italian manufacturer were once a common sight on our roads. Now, according to a report, Lambretta is now planning to make its way back to Indian market. The Italian scooter brand will be partnering with Bird Mobility for its comeback in India. Talking to Economic Times, Walter Scheffrahn, owner of Innocenti SA, which owns Lambretta globally said, “The brand has its soul in India and it has tremendous affinity…

Battery-powered EVs have been facing fire-related issues, as has been recorded in the recent past. Dozens of electric scooters have caught fire, most of which are due to battery-related issues. Unfortunately, such fiery incidents have taken human lives consequently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs5fVju_GYA Komaki dealership at Kozhikode catches fire A showroom in Kozhikode dealing in Komaki Electric Vehicle Division EVs caught fire and destroyed nine electric scooters fully and partially affecting three others. The…

GoShare, the scooter sharing platform that uses Gogoro’s popular battery-swapping electric scooters, is announcing a major new expansion thanks to its latest partnership. Gogoro is teaming up with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor company, to bring its GoShare platform to Taichung City, Taiwan. Taipei-based Gogoro already operates its GoShare platform in the country’s capital city, having launched its sharing platform there in 2019. Since then, the GoShare service has expanded into six…

With the S1 range of electric scooters, Ola Electric recently concluded a year of operations in India. The new player in the electric mobility segment started with flying colours, creating a strong demand backed by promising claims and new-age marketing. In one such marketing campaign, Ola Electric recently did a long ride in the gruelling conditions in the Himalayas, with which it tried to showcase the prowess of electric vehicles in challenging geographical conditions. However, if a Twitter post is to be believed,…

Ola Electric is all set to locally produce lithium ion cells, and doing this will result in the company’s electric scooters getting cheaper by a whopping 25 %. Currently, the Ola S1 Pro  – the brand’s only electric scooter on sale – is priced at Rs. 1.53 lakh, on-road Bangalore. Producing the lithium ion cells locally is expected to reduce battery prices by about 40 %, which when set against the overall price of the electric scooter, will result in a 25 % price cut.   A 25 % price reduction on the back of locally…