TVS Motor plans to launch India’s first hybrid scooter by the end of the year. The Streak hybrid will cover 30 kms per battery charge. The lead acid battery weighs just 115 grams. The two-wheeler has a four-stroke engine and an electric hub motor as the two sources of power. This is a parallel hybrid system wherein both engine and electric vehicle modes are available. The power sources will be in operation as per the programmed strategy or the mode selected by the user. To make the most efficient use of the energy, this hybrid system charges the battery when the brakes are applied and utilizes this power whenever required. In addition, this two-wheeler conserves energy when the vehicle is stationary at a traffic signal or at a standstill condition by stopping the power source.
The TVS Streak Hybrid has four optional modes for users to choose from : -
1. Electric Only: For short trips and zero-fuel consumption
2. Engine Only: When battery SOC is very low
3. Hybrid Electric Mode: Both sources run as per the programmed strategy
4. Hybrid Power Mode: Both engine and electric together for better acceleration
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January 30, 2010 at 12:04 pm
wow , iam the first one to buy if launched eariler, cuz, i love hybrids , next in pipeline will be the 110cc wego hybrid may be in 2012, tvs are u hearing me, we need more hybrids, to save the planet, prevent from global warming,tvs please launch as early as possible ,governament must encourage manufacturers to build more hybrids and support them , its time to say jai ho to hybrids, and kudos to TVS, we need more hybrids, wake up manufacturers
February 8, 2010 at 9:48 am
do you hav any idea about bike dealerships?
the margins for tvs bikes nd scooters?
planning to start a dealership
so thought about you know knwoing about it completely
how many percent profit for bike sales
and sales margin %
any idea..
before investing a huge amount should want to know if its worth starting
February 8, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Philip, intially you will be in losses but will surely break even soon when you will feel happy to have opened a dealership. I don’t know about exact profits you will be earning as it depends from company to company but you should contact TVS for more information.
February 13, 2011 at 8:30 pm
such a company tvs is,it is running in market due to its past profit only,,but aftr mahinda,herohonda pleasure,,tvs will not able to sale a single scooty after 2012,,tvs dont know about its current existane but thinking about feture to lunch hybrid,,,,,,,
Tvs should think about it,
MK\
MARKETING MANAGER.
MBA
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