Mahindra GenZe has partnered with AT&T to create an internet-powered scooter, possibly the first of its kind globally
After having created a loud buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 at Las Vegas, America, the electric scooter Mahindra GenZe 2.0 is now all set to enthral Indian audiences at the Delhi Auto Show next month.
Mahindra GenZe, a subsidiary of Mahindra, has partnered with cellular network and data carrier AT&T to create an internet-powered scooter, possibly the first of its kind in the world.
The rechargeable scooter that is expected to debut in India weighs around 105 kg and can attain top speeds of a shade under 50 kmph. A full charge can take around 3.5 hours which sounds decent, and allows a travel of nearly 50 kms. The battery is removable and can be charged anywhere through normal plug points. The regenerative braking feature facilitates lower power consumption for longer trips while a 7-inch display up front houses the standard indicators.
The internet-powered app on the smartphone can give information about the trip, pre and post. Such information can be helpful to the rider to make sure of the places to go through during the trip, weather condition, traffic etc. The infotainment on the scooter is apparently redundant, unless you are stranded on lengthy red lights.
As the user uses the scooter, the data is transmitted and recollected later on to provide information on the route, maps etc. Riders’ patterns are also noted and produced whenever necessary. The scooter houses a GenZe Cruise–Connect System which brings together the data from various parts of the scooter and connects to the cloud based system.
Priced at $2,999 in America, the scooter could be available in India at around Rs 60,000. With smart-car engineering and other mechatronic automobile technology taking forward leaps in 2015, the Mahindra GenZe 2.0 may well set the tone for smart two-wheelers in 2016.
UpSides
New Technology
user friendly technology
Better Design
DownSides
Mileage against Charging
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