http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/commercial-vehicle/lcv/terra-motors-launches-y4alfa-e-rickshaw-priced-at-rs-1-3-lakh/51040790 Terra Motors launches Y4Alfa e-rickshaw; priced at Rs 1.3 lakh 18 February 2016
[images http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/51041986.cms Terra Motors e-rickshaw http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/51041999.cms ] It is powered by Terra battery unit which gives a range of 100 km on full charge. The average weight of the e-rickshaw is 380 kg and can accommodate 5 people, including the driver. NEW DELHI: Japanese electric vehicle manufacturer Terra Motors has launched its Y4Alfa e-rickshaw, priced at Rs 1.3 lakh [INR130k], the company announced in a press statement. It is powered by Terra battery unit which gives a range of 100 km on full charge. The average weight of the e-rickshaw is 380 kg and can accommodate 5 people, including the driver. With expertise in R&D for electric vehicles, Terra Motors also launched its 'Terra Battery for the Indian market, which is on the line of Make in India initiative by the Government of India. Terra Battery has been priced close to Rs 27,000 with one year warranty and is manufactured in Bangalore. Terra Battery has a life span of at least eighteen months as compared to ordinary batteries, thus, reducing the operational cost of drivers significantly. Reiterating its commitment to the Indian market, Teppei Seki, Country Director, Terra Motors said, "India is the second largest producer of three-wheelers in the world. Hence, India is an important market for us. We plan to sell 30,000 units of e-rickshaws and 20,000 sets of Terra Batteries by the end of the fiscal year." "Terra Motors is committed to bring in its high quality Japanese offering and services to the Indian market. Along with the product superiority, we also aim to enhance our sales and service support though the seasoned dealers in order to enrich customers experience," he further said. The light weight e-rickshaw is water-resistance and is suitable for sustainable urban transport as it has low fuel costs compared to a gas-powered vehicle. Adding to its suitability for the Delhi's narrow roads, its steering wheel gives a driver easy maneuver and small turning radius. It also features rain covers that can be pulled down during inclement weather. [© indiatimes.com] http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/terra-motors-launches-e-rickshaw-116021800723_1.html Terra Motors launches e-rickshaw February 18, 2016 Japanese electric vehicles manufacturer Terra Motors on Thursday launched its "Y4Alfa" e-rickshaw, priced close to Rs.130,000 lakh. "India is the second largest producer of three-wheelers in the world. Hence, India is an important market for us. We plan to sell 30,000 units of e-rickshaws and 20,000 sets of Terra Batteries by the end of the fiscal year," said Teppei Seki, country director, Terra Motors. "Terra Motors is committed to bring in its high quality Japanese offering and services to the Indian market," Seki was quoted as saying in a statement. According to the Japanese manufacturer of electric two- and three-wheelers, the "Y4Alfa" e-rickshaw is powered by Terra battery unit which gives a range of 100 km on full charge. The company elaborated that the average weight of the e-rickshaw is 380 kg and it can accommodate five people, including the driver. "The light weight e-rickshaw is water-resistance and is suitable for sustainable urban transport as it has low fuel costs compared to a gas-powered vehicle," the statement cited. "Adding to its suitability for the Delhi's narrow roads, its steering wheel gives a driver easy maneuver and small turning radius. It also features rain covers that can be pulled down during inclement weather." In addition to the e-rickshaw, the company launched its "Terra Battery" which has been priced close to Rs.27,000 with one year warranty and is manufactured in Bengaluru. The company pointed out that the battery has a life span of at least eighteen months as compared to ordinary batteries, which reduces the operational cost significantly. [© business-standard.com] For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-INR130k-1-9k-Terra-Motors-launches-Y4Alfa-e-rickshaw-r-100km-tp4680615.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
