86 I I MAR 19
Two wheelers play a crucial part
in our lives, my idea of a perfect
scooter or motorcycle is that it
should be environment-friendly
and laden with tech. Considering
global warming we already have
some example of electric scooters
that have taken the Indian market
by storm. Names like Ather 450,
Mahindra GenZe, Hero Duet E
among others are creating quite
a stir for short term commutes
and the kind of features that
they have on offer. However,
considering the four-wheeler
segment, two-wheelers still have a
lot to cover. There are connected
services like navigation, butGPS enabled scooters are
still far away from reality
unless fitted with aftermarket
devices. I would, therefore,
prefer if manufacturers could
retrofit their products with
GPS that allows the user to
locate the ideal spot where he
or she parked their vehicle.
In addition to that, helmets
play a crucial role in rider’s
safety and they need to come
equipped with a heads-up
display in their visor that
informs them about oncoming
vehicles. Regenerative braking
is another avenue that needs
to be explored as this will helpbike
recharge the battery on board
and thus help elongate the
overall mileage of a scooter. In
the case of motorcycles, Emflux
Model 1 makes for a brilliant
case study. Showcased as Make
In India, during Delhi Auto Expo
2018 this electric superbike
boosts of decent performance
with features like 7-inch TFT
display, GPS navigation, real-time
vehicle diagnostics, mobile app
among many others. What it does
need to have for my personal
preference is lane detection,
oncoming traffic warning and
blind spot covering (especially
while riding the bike on hills).