According to a media report, Bajaj Auto has invested Rs. 57.7 crore in shared e-mobility platform Yulu.

It has been reported that Yulu will source electric 2-wheelers from Bajaj. These will be designed and manufactured for shared mobility applications.

As part of the deal, Bajaj will reportedly offer vehicle finance options to Yulu, in order to assist with large scale deployment of the electric 2-wheelers.

Yulu plans to expand its services to 8 cities and select smart cities. By December 2020, the company aims to increase its fleet size to 1 lakh electric 2-wheelers.

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According to a media report, the patent dispute between TVS and Bajaj Auto over the use of two spark plugs in an engine has been settled after 12 years. Both companies are said to have agreed to withdraw the pending proceedings.

Back in September 2007, Bajaj had accused TVS of copying its twin-spark plug technology for the 125cc engine powering the Flame motorcycle. Following this, TVS filed a defamation suit against Bajaj claiming Rs. 250 crore in damages. Cases were also filed in various courts and at intellectual property appellate boards.

In response to Bajaj, TVS had claimed that its engine did not violate any patents. The engine was developed along with AVL, Austria. It had three valves, while the Bajaj engine had a two valve design.

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According to a media report, the Chetak electric scooter will be sold through KTM dealerships. It is expected to go on sale sometime next year.

Bajaj is likely to position the Chetak as a premium offering. The company expects to gain around 6% market share in its segment.

The Chetak e-scooter uses an IP67 rated battery pack that comes with an Intelligent Battery Management System. The battery can be recharged using a standard household 5-15 amp outlet. The scooter has two riding modes - Eco and Sport and comes with a regenerative braking system.

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Bajaj has registered the QCar name for its Qute-based electric vehicle (EV).

New spy images of the electric version of the Qute have also surfaced online. The test car looks similar to the Qute but has the QCar badge at the rear. Note that it's a 'Left Hand Drive' version, which suggests that Bajaj will export it to international markets.

The Bajaj Qute was launched earlier this year and is available in petrol and CNG variants. It uses a 216.6cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 13 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 18.9 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm and comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Details of the electric variant are not yet known.

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Earlier this week, Bajaj Auto unveiled its first electric scooter called the Chetak. We are told that it could be priced at around Rs. 1.1 lakh.

The Chetak electric scooter is based on a rigid frame and has sheet metal body panels. It has an oval LED headlamp with integrated daytime running lights, vertical indicators and tail lights. The scooter also gets a circular digital instrument cluster.

The Chetak e-scooter uses an IP67 rated battery pack. It has two riding modes - Eco and Sport and comes with an Intelligent Battery Management System and regenerative braking. The battery can be recharged using a standard household power outlet.

Bajaj Auto has unveiled the Chetak electric scooter.

The Chetak electric scooter is based on a rigid frame with sheet metal body panels. It has tubular single-sided suspension. The scooter features an oval LED headlamp with integrated daytime running lights. The front apron houses vertically placed LED turn signals. The rear features vertical tail lights. The scooter has a circular digital instrument cluster that displays speed, range, battery level, gear position, odometer and clock. It has feather touch activated electronic switches.

The Chetak e-scooter uses an IP67 rated battery pack with an Intelligent Battery Management System. It also has a regenerative braking system. The scooter has two riding modes - Eco and Sport. The battery can be recharged using a standard household 5-15 amp outlet.

The Chetak electric scooter will be available in 6 colour options.

According to a media report, the Bajaj Auto's new electric scooter under the Urbanite brand is likely to be launched in a phased manner.

The new electric scooter that is rumoured to be called Chetak Chic Electric is expected to be launched on October 16, 2019. The report suggests that the e-scooter is likely to be launched in Pune and Bangalore in the first phase. It is expected to be launched in other cities in the coming months.

The report states that the Bajaj chose Pune because it is where the company is based and therefore, it would be easier to gauge the market response and fix any issues quickly. Bangalore was chosen as it already has an extensive charging infrastructure in place and is home to Ather Energy - the company that builds the Ather 450 electric scooter, which is expected to rival the Chetak Chic Electric.

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Bajaj is expected to launch the Urbanite brand of scooters in India on October 16, 2019. According to a leaked document, the first electric scooter under this brand could be called Chetak Chic Electric. This scooter might also be unveiled on the same day. However, the company has not confirmed these reports yet.

Test mules of the Chetak Chic Electric suggest that the e-scooter could get twin slanting tail lamps and a grab handle. It has alloy wheels and single-sided front suspension.

The Chetak Chic Electric is expected to compete with the Ather 450 in the Indian market.

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According to media reports, Bajaj might launch the Urbanite brand on October 16, 2019. The first product under this new brand is expected to be an electric scooter.

Earlier this year, test mules of the Bajaj Urbanite scooter were spotted in Pune. The spy images suggest that it could get twin slanting tail lamps and a grab handle, alloy wheels and single-sided front suspension.

The Urbanite is expected to feature an all-electric powertrain, details of which are still unknown. It is expected to compete with the Ather 450 in the Indian market.

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Bajaj has launched the Pulsar with a 125cc engine. The Pulsar 125 Neon is priced at Rs. 64,000 for the drum brake version and Rs. 66,618 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the disc brake version.

The Pulsar 125 Neon measures 2,055 mm in length, 755 mm in width, 1,060 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 1,320 mm. The bike weighs 140 kg (kerb weight).

In terms of looks, the Pulsar 125 Neon looks identical to the higher capacity variants. It gets a colour co-ordinated Pulsar logo, grab rail, 3D variant logo on the rear cowl and neon coloured streak on the black alloy wheels. The bike comes equipped with clip-on handlebars.

The Pulsar 125 Neon is powered by a 124.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 11.8 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike rides on telescopic fork suspension at the front and has twin gas shock absorbers at the rear. It features 170 mm and 130 mm drum brakes at the front and rear respectively. The disc brake version gets a 240 mm disc at the front. 

The Pulsar 125 Neon is available in three colour options - Neon Blue on Matte Black, Solar Red and Platinum Silver.