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IIT-H incubated PURE EV to launch electric bike  

12th February, 2021 Science and Technology

Context:

  • IIT Hyderabad-incubated startup PURE EV is set to launch its first electric motorcycle - ETRYST 350 - completely designed, developed and manufactured here.

 

About the bike:

  • The bike was launched first in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune, following which it would expand to more outlets by the year-end.
  • Designed and developed at PURE EV’s technical and manufacturing centre here, it boasts of a top speed of 85 kmph delivering on a par ride experience with most Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) motorbikes.
  • A single full charge will provide a range of 120 km, till the battery has to be charged again.
  • The vehicle is powered by a 3.5 KWH patented battery with a five-year warranty, developed by the firm.

 

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/iit-h-incubated-pure-ev-to-launch-electric-bike/article33815790.ece