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Ather Energy Introduces ‘Eight70 Warranty’: Service Package At Rs. 4,999

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Key Highlights

  • Ather launches new warranty package
  • Called Eight70 Warranty program
  • Applicable for up to 8 years or 80,000 km

Ather Energy looks like is focusing majorly on e-scooter warranty and service packages instead of launching a new product this year. The company recently released the Ather Care Service package for the 450 and Rizta e-scooter owners and now has come up with a new warranty program. Ather has now introdcued ‘Eight70’ Warranty program for the Rizta and 450 electric scooter range which brings along several benefits for battery servicing and replacements.

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Also Read: Honda Activa Electric Scooter Latest Teasers Confirms New Electric Motor, Swappable Battery

Ather Eight70 Warranty: What All Are The Benefits?

The Ather Eight70 Warranty package is introduced specifically for the Rizta and 450 series electric scooter customers offering them benefits on battery servicing and replacement. This program will be giving the Rizta and 450 series electric scooter owners a minimum of 70 percent battery health assurance for up to 8 years or 80,000 km depending on the one that comes fist.

The Eight70 warranty can be purchased at Rs. 4,999. As for as the services covered in this program, there is a full coverage against manufacturing defects and failures, 70 percent battery health assurance, no claim rejection caused due to the high discharge of the battery cells (happens when e-scooter is not charged since long or is left idle for long.

Also Read: Suzuki Access Electric Scooter India Launch Likely In 2025

What All Is Not Covered In Eight70 Warranty Package?

Ather has also confirmed the list of points when this Eight 70 Warranty will not be applicable. This will include any damage caused to the battery due to any customer negligence and any kind of modification or alteration done to the battery pack which essentially will cancel the battery warranty. Additionally, this package will not be covering any natural damage or wear or tear of the battery and parts. In case of natural calamities such as flooding, accident, fire, or theft will also not be covered in the Eight70 battery warranty package.

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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e’s INGLO Platform Details Revealed

Key Highlights

  • Both Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e will be based on new INGLO platform
  • Details revealed via new teaser
  • Battery pack to be integrated inside the flat floor structure of the platform

Mahindra & Mahindra is just a few days away from the official unveiling of its first lot of born electric SUVs. The automotive giant will be taking the wraps off the BE 6e and the XEV 9e electric SUVs next week. The final production design of both the XEV 9e and the BE 6e was previewed via teasers. Prior that the cabin design was teased revealing the instrument console and steering wheel design. Finally, Mahindra has revealed the details related to the INGLO platform on which both these SUVs will be based on.

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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e INGLO Platform Details

Mahindra is building both XEV 9e and the VE 6e electric SUV models on the new INGLO platform. This same platform will be driving the next-gen Mahindra born electric SUVs including both XEV and BE series variants. The company has revealed that the new EV platform is designed to be compatible with both RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) drivetrain options.

This platform will be capable of producing a varied power range between 17 kW to 210 kW. This output will depend on the type of the vehicle it will be mounted on. Mahindra has used the high-strength boron steel structure which will be offering enhanced safety to the platform. The overall structure of the INGLO platform’s floor is flat which gets the battery pack integrated inside.

As per the fresh details, the INGLO platform will be supporting both smaller and larger battery packs. It can accommodate battery sizes ranging from 59 kWh to 79 kWh. It further will support fast charging where the battery packs will take around 20 minutes to get a refuel of 0-80 percent using 175 kW charger.

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Honda Activa Electric Scooter Latest Teasers Confirms New Electric Motor, Swappable Battery

Key Highlights

  • More Activa electric scooter teaser out
  • Will feature a swingarm-mounted motor
  • Battery module also revealed
  • India launch within a few days

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India is ramping up for its first electric scooter launch. The brand is all set for the grand unveiling of the Activa Electric and is teasing the upcoming e-scooter’s features online. Following the round of cryptic round of teasers, Honda shared the key highlights of the Activa Electric including the digital instrument clusters and more. And now, additional insight on the Activa electric has been shared once again via teasers. This time the battery and motor details have been revealed. Details below:

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Honda Activa Electric Motor

With the new set of teasers, Activa electric scooter’s battery and motor details have been confirmed. Honda is using a different motor pack for the Activa electric. A swingarm-mounted electric motor will be churning out power to the upcoming e-scooter.

This setup is entirely different than the commonly used PMSM electric motor which drives majority of the e-scooters in the country including models from Ola, Ather, etc. On the other hand, the swingarm-mounted electric motor setup also drives some of the few e-scooter models such as the Bajaj Chetak and the Hero Vida V1.

Also Read: Massive Fire Accident At Bengaluru EV Showroom Claims Life: Store Manager, Owner Gets Arrested

Battery Pack Details

Besides the motor pack, Honda has also confirmed the battery module that will be used by the Activa electric. And as expected, the Activa electric will be loaded with a dual swappable battery setup. While the company hasn’t revealed the battery size, it did tease the range which is around 104 km on a full charge.

This swappable battery setup definitely comes as an added convineince for the e-scooter owners. With this setup, riders will be able to swap the empty battery with fully charged units which further will help with efficient time management and also cut down on the hassles of waiting during charging.

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Massive Fire Accident At Bengaluru EV Showroom Claims Life: Store Manager, Owner Gets Arrested

Key Highlights

  • Massive fire accident reported from Bengaluru
  • Involves an EV showroom (MY EV Store)
  • Accident claims one life

EV fire accidents are nothing new and almost every other month there is one or other incident reported involving an electric two or four wheeler going up in flames. But this time not just one or two but an entire showroom went ablaze in Bengaluru. And the massive scale of this fire accident also claimed one life which makes us rethink of the safety with electric vehicles. Here’s what happened and how have the authorities responded to this incident? Let’s find out:

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Also Read: Honda Activa Electric New Teaser Out: TFT Cluster, Range, And More Revealed

Bengaluru MY EV Store Fire Accident

The tragic fire accident which is being reported from Bengaluru took place at MY EV Store. According to the reports, the cause for the fire accident is short circuit in one of the electric scooters. The massive intensity of the fire even led to death of one of the showroom’s employee.

The MY EV Store located at Dr. Rajkumar Road, near Nuring Junction in Bengaluru went up in flames at around 5.30 PM. Around six staff members are said to be present when the accident took place. Unfortunately, a 20-year old employee who is identified as Priya got trapped inside the showroom and couldn’t escape, leading to her death. The remaining staff were able to escape the blazing showroom.

Not just the entire showroom, this fire accident also damaged over 45 electric scooters that were inside the premises. Thankfully fire fighters were prompt in responding to the accident and rushed to the rescue.

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How Did The Authorities Respond?

As mentioned, fire rescuers swiftly acted on the situation and got control of the fire. However, the owner and manager of the MY EV Store were booked under Section 106 for death of a person by negligent act. The victim’s brother had filed a police complaint following which Punith Gowda (store owner) and Yuvaraju (store manager) were arrested and produced in front of the court.

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Call Barring On Android And iOS: Here’s How To Enable It To Block Spams/ Scam Calls And Enhance Privacy

Key Highlights

  • Call barring feature allows blocking unwanted calls
  • Calls can be barred for incoming and outgoing calls
  • International call barring can also be activated

Smartphones and modern telecom network have proved to be a blessing in disguise for the modern masses. While these pocket-sized gadgets are making out daily routine more convenient, the bad effects are getting difficult to get rid off. From usage addiction to users getting scammed, smartphone side-effects are definitely ramping up. But thankfully, there are several ways that can help you to stay safe from such adverse affects. And in this article, we will be guiding you with one of the easiest ways to stay protected from potential scammers who take undue advantages by calling and posing as authorities, recruiters, etc. The call barring feature is what comes to rescue here and the steps to activate it are fairly easy too.

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How To Enable Call Barring Manually Using Phone Settings

You can enable the call barring feature on both Android and iOS smartphones. The procedure is almost same which helps you block advertisement and scam calls.

Step 1: Unlock your respective smartphones and launch the dialer app.

Step 2: Locate the menu option (three vertical dots) on the top right of the dialer app

Step 3: You will see the “Settings” option. Tap on it

Step 4: Select the Calling Accounts option

Step 5: Another new settings page will open up with ‘Operator-related Settings’ option. Click on it.

Step 6: Now, tap on the Call barring option. Depending on the phone’s model, this setting could also be mentioned as Call Blocking and other names.

Step 7: You will now see the list of calls that can be barred including “All Incoming Calls”, “Outgoing International”, “Outgoing International Roaming”, “Reject All Incoming Calls”, and “Reject Incoming Calls While Roaming”

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Volvo XC40 Recharge Rebadged As EX40 Recharge Globally: Prices At Rs. 56.10 Lakh In India

Key Highlights

  • Volvo re-labels XC40 Recharge
  • Will now be called EX40 Recharge globally
  • Comes with RWD option only
  • Price in India starts at Rs, 56.10 lakh (ex showroom)

Volvo, the Swedish luxury car maker has revived its ultra-premium electric SUV with a new label. The XC40 Recharge has been re-badged as the EX40 Recharge in multiple global markets including India. Is it the moniker only that gets a rebadging or the EX40 Recharge also gets some other upgrades? Let’s find out:

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Volvo EX40 Recharge: New Moniker Or Powertrain Upgrades As Well?

Volco EX40 Recharge essentially gets only the re-branding. There is no overhaul given to its design and it retains the same bold SUV stance as the XC40 Recharge. Its underpinnings remains the same where the Rear wheel drive axle mounted electric motor churns out up 238 bhp of peak power output. It produces a peak torque of 420 Nm and can sprint from 0-100 kmph within 7.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX40 Recharge continues to use the 69 kWh battery pack that allows a range production of up to 592 km on a full charge. The battery pack of this e-SUV rakes around 7 hours of charging time (from 0-100 percent). This charging speeds is with the 11kW standard AC charger. With the fast DC charging, the EX40 Recharge’s battery will take around 34 minutes for a full charge.

The feature-sheet is same as well with the EX 40 Recharge offering the same 9-inch touch screen infotainment system compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car Play, a 12-inch digital driver display, Harmon Kardon audio system, and adaptive power steering. For safety, the EX40 Recharge offers multiple advanced features such as lane keep assist, rear collision warning, adaptive cruise control, etc.

Also Read: Mahindra XUV 400 Electric SUV Achieves 5 Star Rating In BNCAP Crash Tests

Volvo EX40 Recharge: Updated India Prices

The Volvo Ex40 Recharge is introduced with a slightly higher price tag compared to the XC40 Recharge. This e-SUV will be available for purchase at Rs. 56.10 lakh (ex showroom) in India.

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Suzuki Access Electric Scooter India Launch Likely In 2025

Key Highlights

  • Suzuki could launch Access electric scooter in India
  • Timeline tipped is 2025
  • Expected to rival upcoming Activa electric scooter

Competition in the electric two wheeler market specifically the e-scooter segment where the next hot shot is the upcoming Activa electric. Suzuki is also expected to soon get on this race with the electric version of its popular ICE scooter. And no, its not the Burgman we are speaking of whose development has already been confirmed. Suzuki is additionally working on the Access electric scooter which is tipped to make its official debut soon. What is the timeline set for the Suzuki Access electric scooter’s launch? Find out below:

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Suzuki Access Electric Scooter: When Is Its India Launch?

It has been anticipated that Suzuki will begin its EV venture in India with the Burgman e-scooter. However, the new reports indicate the brand is rather considering the Access electric scooter to be its debutant EV model in India. The ongoing developments suggests the Access e-scooter will be launched in 2025 in India.

We still are to receive the exact timeframe by when this e-scooter will be made official in India. If it’s the early 2025 or the late, that remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it is being tipped that the Access and the Burgman electric scooters will be sharing a same platform. This will help the brand to streamline all the developments and testing with its e-scooter range.

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Suzuki Access Electric Scooter: Key Expectations

Unfortunately, the details revealing any design or powertrain of the Access electric is not shared by the rumor mill. But there are chances we get the spy shot images in the coming months. The Access electric scooter could borrow design cues from the ICE counterpart while integrating EV-specific elements. But the exact upgrades will only be confirmed going forward.

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Google Maps ‘Explore’ : How To Find Hidden Gems En-route Your Journey

Key Highlights

  • New Google Maps Explore feature is here
  • Allows finding popular spots during journeys
  • Stops can be added for the popular spots on the way

Google Maps has evolved as one the most strongest mobile apps for navigation. With frequent release of new features, Maps has turned out to be the best app for traveling to new destinations without fears of getting lost on the way. Google has added yet another helpful feature to Maps which will allow users to find popular destinations and spots en route their journey. Called Explore, the new Google Maps feature is available for both Android and iOS users. This new tool helps making the roadtrip journey memorable by suggesting various interesting local stops on the way. From eating joints to scenic routes, the latest Explore feature on Google Maps will definitely make it worth a while during long road trips. If you wish to know the steps to use the Explore feature on Google Maps, read the steps below:

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How To Use Google Maps Explore Feature?

Step 1: Open Google Maps mobile app on your Android or iOS handset

Step 2: Search the destination where you plan to take the roadtrip

Step 3: Click on the “Directions” option

Step 4: Tap on the “Add Stops” menu

Step 5: The list of popular spots will be pinned on the maps. You can tap on these pins to check the top rated restaurants, any historical monuments, and other options that show up.

Step 6: If you wish to know more about these popular stops, tap on the pinned location.

Step 7: To look for further suggestions, simply scroll down to the bottom the app’s homepage. You will be suggested local attractions based on different topics ranging from point of interests to fast food joints to restaurants.

Step 8: You can also select a location from the gallery that will show up at the bottom the Map’s app home screen. Tap on the location to know additional information and details related to the spot.

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Mahindra BE 6E Real-Life Spy Shots Emerge: Flush-Fitted Door Handles, ORVM-Integrated Turn Indicators, And More

Key Highlights

  • BE 6E spied in full production-ready avatar
  • Spotted during testing
  • Flush-fit door handles

Mahindra BE 6e is the upcoming hot shot in the compact e-SUV market which is set to break covers next week in the country. Mahindra has been teasing the new electric SUVs design and other key highlights via its social media handles. And after the official teasers, its real-life images has been snapped for the first time.

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Also Read: Mahindra XUV 400 Electric SUV Achieves 5 Star Rating In BNCAP Crash Tests

Mahindra BE 6e Real-Life Snapshots Leak: Details Revealed

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The Mahindra VE 6e has been spotted during its test run. The first-ever spy-shots of the BE 6E showcases the final production-ready model sprinting through the Indian roads wrapped in bluish camouflage covers. The Spy video shared on Reddit shows the upcoming e-SUV’s futuristic design approach including the coupe design language, C-shaped LED headlamps and connected LED lights both at the front and the rear.

The final production-ready unit of the BE 6e is also seen with flush-fitted door handles. The rear panel gets C-pillar mounter door handles similar to the Tata Punch. But what instantly grabs the attention is the overall angular design approach of the coupe-style electric SUV and the big cavity-like (centrally positioned) bonnet design.

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Mahindra BE 6e: Details Confirmed Till Now

Mahindra BE 6e’s confirmed details include the November 26, 2024 launch date. This e-SUV will be debuting alongside the XEV 9e whose first look has also been revealed via official teasers. The BE 6e is known to be underpinned by the new INGLO Skateboard platform and will be a performance-oriented e-SUV. The BE 6e will feature a dual screen layout on the dashboard and will come equipped with a new two-spoke steering wheel.

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Ather Service Carnival Deadline Extended: Benefits Worth Availing On Ather 450, Rizta E-Scooters

Key Highlights

  • Ather Service Carnival extended
  • Event started on November 11
  • Increase in demand leads to service package extension

Ather Energy, the Indian electric two wheeler manufacturer started a special after sale service program, the Service Carnival last week. The week long service event kickstarted on November 11 with its deadline being set till November 17, 2024. As a part of the Service Carnival, Ather offered discounts on the 450 and Rizta e-scooter’s services and spare parts. Upon receiving huge interests from the consumers, Ather has planned to extend the Service Carnival by a few extra days. Till when is the Ather Service Carnival extended and what all benefits can be availed by the customers? Details are as follows:

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Ather Service Carnival: What Is The Extended Timeline?

Ather Service Carnival which kickstarted on November 11, 2024 was introduced for a week. All Ather 450 and Rizta electric scooter owners were given special deals and discounts on the services, labour charges, and spare parts. The previous deadline for the Service Carnival was set for November 27.

But looking at the increasing demand from the customers, Ather has finally decided to extend the Service Carnival package for the customers. Now, Rizta and 450 series e-scooter owners can get the same benefits till November 20, 2024. As mentioned above, the increase in customer demand for the Service Carnival led to its extension.

The benefits and offers remains same during the extended period which you can check below. That said, interested customers who own an Ather 450 or Rizta electric scooter can visit the nearby authorized service centers to get all the benefits of the Service Carnival package. For those who wish to reserve a slot without visiting the nearby service centre, the company is offering option for registration via Ather mobile app.

Also Read: VLF Tennis E-Scooter Offering 130 Km Range Launched In India: Deliveries Commence November 25

Ather Service Carnival: Offer Details

During the Service Carnival, Ather 450 and Rizta electric scooter owners are being offered 15-point vehicle health check up for free. Customers can also get benefits in the form of 10 percent discount on labour charges, 5 percent discounts on spare parts pruchase, and 15 percent discount on polish.