Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

New Delhi based Hero MotoCorp is planning to make an entry into the electric scooter segment. According to carandbike, the company is working on electric technology, and has begun testing an electric Maestro concept scooter.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

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The company says that the electric scooter is built on the Maestro Edge platform and will offer a powerful Lithium-ion battery, and a permanent magnet motor that will send power to the rear wheel. In addition, the e-Maestro will arrive with cloud connectivity.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

Hero has not revealed an information about the e-Maestro concept, but expectations are that the new scooter will be affordable and will be built for the masses.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

The e-Maestro concept scooter looks almost similar to the Maestro Edge but arrives with alloy wheels finished in red, and features a fully digital instrument cluster.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

While it is still to early to predict, industry speculation is that the Hero e-Maestro electric scooter will be priced under the Rs 1 lakh mark.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

The Hero e-Maestro electric scooter has been designed and is being developed at the company's Center of Innovation and Technology at Jaipur. The facility has worked on over 150 products, and was heavily involved in making Hero's existing range of internal combustion engine two wheelers BS6 compliant.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

At the recent Hero World 2020 event, Dr Pawan Munjal, the Chairman at Hero MotoCorp, said that the company was investing up to Rs 10,000 crore towards next generation mobility solutions. The company will invest a significant amount towards developing electric technology over the next five and seven years.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

Dr Munjal said, "As we enter a new decade, we are aiming at ushering in the next wave of mass mobility that is accessible, convenient and environment-friendly, which is aligned with our rejuvenated vision of Be The Future of Mobility."

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

Hero will invest in sustainable growth in its global markets and will extend investments to its products, its manufacturing facilities, network expansion, and brand building in the future.

Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter In Research And Development: Concept To Be Unveiled Soon

Thoughts About The Hero e-Maestro Electric Scooter Being Developed By Hero MotoCorp

Well, a little late in the game we think, but at least Hero's making an effort. We hope their electric concept scooter actually head to production soon unlike some of their concept motorcycles that never made it past a motorcycle show.

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Article Published On: Monday, February 24, 2020, 13:16 [IST]
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