Emflux One - India's first electric superbike made its world debut

The Emflux One is the much talked about India's first electric superbike by Bengaluru-based start-up Emflux Motors and finally made its debut at the ongoing Auto Expo 2018.



The pre-orders for the Emflux One will start in July 2018, with the first deliveries to begin in April 2019.

The Emflux One is a full-faired electric superbike with top-of-the-line components like

• Brembo brakes with dual-channel ABS,


• Single-sided swingarm, Ohlins suspension


• Fully connected smart dashboard with artificial intelligence capabilities


• 7-inch touch TFT display with features like GPS navigation, real time vehicle diagnostics and auto updates all accessible via mobile app

The design and circuits of the Emflux One have been developed completely in-house by Emflux Motors.

Powering the Emflux One is Samsung Lithium Ion 9.7 kWh high power cells with a 60 kW AC induction motor, with power limited to 53 kW from the controller. The motor produces 71 bhp of power and 84 Nm of peak torque, which has been electronically limited to 75 Nm. The motorcycle can cross 100 kmph mark from standstill in just 3 seconds. Top speed is 200 kmph !!

Emflux is also working on a naked street model, called the Emflux Two, which will be launched subsequently.

Emflux will be making 200 units of the Emflux One which will be sold via online channel in the country. They also have plans to export over 300 units to other parts of the world.

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Technical Specifications

CHASSIS

• Frame - Tubular Steel Trellis


• Subframe - Tubular Steel Trellis


• Swingarm - Single Sided Tubular Steel Trellis

SUSPENSION

• Front - 43 Upside Down Forks (Upgradable to Öhlins Race and Track USD 43mm forks with Adjustable Preload, Damping and Rebound)*


• Rear - 46mm Mono Gas Shock (Upgradable to Öhlins with 46mm Monotube Gas Shock with Adjustable Preload, Damping and Rebound)*

BRAKES

• Front Brakes - Dual 300mm disc with Brembo monoblock 4 piston radially mounted calipers*


• Rear Brakes - Single 220mm disc with Brembo fixed caliper*


• ABS - Dual Channel ABS

RIMS & TYRES

• Front Tyre - Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 120/70 ZR17*


• Rear Tyre - Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 180/55 ZR17*


• Wheels - Cast Alloy (Upgradable to Forged Alloy)

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Wheelbase - 1395mm


• Seat Height - 810mm


• Rake - 23.5 degrees


• Steering Angle - 64 Lock to Lock


• Kerb Weight - 169 Kg


• Load Capacity - 200 Kg

BATTERY

• Pack Description - Emflux™ Li-ion, Liquid Cooled Modular Battery Pack with Integrated High Power Samsung® Cells*


• Nominal Capacity - 9.7 KWh


• Charger Type - Emflux™ WARP Charger™


• Charging Time - 80% in 36 minutes from WARP Charger™,


• 3 Hours from Regular 15A Wall Charger


• Cooling System - Air cooled

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• BMS System - TI™ BMS IC with Hercules™ Microcontroller*


• Cell Balancing - Passive Balancing


• Protection Features - Over voltage, Under voltage, Over


• Current, and Extreme Temperature Protection


• Extra Features - Advance battery capacity/health monitoring

MOTOR

• Peak Torque - 84 Nm (Limited to 75Nm from the controller)


• Peak Power - 60kW (Limited to 53 kW (71hp) from the controller)


• Type - Emflux™ 3 Phase AC Induction with Liquid Cooling

DRIVETRAIN

• Primary Reduction - 58:19


• Final Drive - 45T/15T Chain Drive


• Transmission - Direct Drive

WARRANTY

• Battery Warranty  - 100000 Km/5 years (More than 80% of the initial capacity)


• Motorcycle Warranty - 100000 Km/5 years (Except for normal wear and tear)

PERFORMANCE & RANGE

• Top Speed - 200 Km/h


• 0-100 Km/h - 3.0 seconds


• City Range - 200 Km


• Highway Range - 150 Km @ 80 Kmph

 

CHARGER

• Charging Time - 80% in 36 minutes from WARP Charger™,


• 3 Hours from Regular 15A Wall Charger


• Input - 85-264V /15A AC Supply


• Output - 84-118V / 33A DC


• Power - 3.3KW Nominal


• Efficiency - 95% (Min.)


• Cooling System - Liquid Cooled

MOTOR CONTROLLER (INVERTER)

• Nominal Operating Voltage - 100V


• Maximum Operating Voltage - 120V


• Continuous Current - 220A


• Peak Current - 600A


• Continuous Power - 20KW


• Peak Power - 60KW (Electronically limited to 53KW)


• Control Method - Field Oriented Control (FOC)


• Cooling System - Liquid Cooled

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Parking/Walking Assist - Back and Forth - 3 km/h max controlled speed


• Charger Locator - Location/booking of charging stations through Emflux App/Emflux ONE Dashboard


• Lights - Energy efficient full LED lighting


• Body Panels - Lightweight Glass-fibre panels (Upgradable to Ultralight Carbon Fibre panels)

 

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Made-in-India Menza Lucat electric motorcycle launched

Menza Motors launched their first electric motorcycle - Lucat at INR 2.79 lakh Ex-showroom, Delhi. One can pre-book the bike starting mid-Feb with deliveries expected mid-August.  

Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Menza Motors was launched in March 2016 and with their all new product the company aims to bring about a change in the automobile industry of India.

Powering the motorcycle is a Brushless DC motor with output ratings of 18 Kw and 60Nm. The 72V Lithium-ion battery pack with smart BMS System can be fully charged in 4 hours and can be fast charged in just 90 minutes on any wall socket and onboard charging. Once charged the Lucat can be ridden for 100 Kms in the city and 150 kms on highway. Top speed is 121 kmph !!

The motorcycle is built as per the rider’s requirement which includes the body-type, suspension, seat, height and footrest and rolls on 17-inch spoked wheels . It gets inverted WP telescopic front suspension and a custom rear monoshock. Braking is taken care by 300mm disc brake at the front and 230 mm disc brake at the rear. The bike weighs around 153 kg.

The motorcycle is incorporated with a track package, a dynamic safety system which gives notifications on speed limits and battery drainage, along with an automatic motor off and a button for launch control.

The Lucat has been extensively road tested over 10,000 kms before putting into actual production. Supporting the Government’s Make in India initiative, 84% of the Motorcycle parts are have been designed or manufactured locally. The company  plans  to  set up  an  entire  ecosystem  for electric motorcycles within the country, which would include the product and the easy availability of charging stations along with creating a community of Menza motorcycle riders in the near future.

The company has recently set up vehicle charging stations along the Yamuna Expressway leading up to the iconic Taj Mahal before the launch. Established in public domains, this service is free for public use.

Belkin launches a complete range of USB-C products for India

Belkin®, a market leader in mobile accessories – announced the launch of its USB-C product offerings in India. Designed to support the existing and future USB-C laptops, smartphones, and tablets, the new line of Belkin USB-C products allows users to charge, transfer and sync faster than before.

The expansion of USB-C range by Belkin includes cables, adapters, hubs and converters. Belkin was the first manufacturer to produce USB-IF certified cables and regularly participates in USB-IF compliance workshops. USB-IF certification requires rigorous testing to ensure safe and reliable products.  USB-IF certified cables are indicated by an emblem on the packaging.

 

Products now available in India include:



Power and Connectivity: MIXIT↑™ 2.0 USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable

The Belkin MIXIT↑™ USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable lets you charge your USB-C smartphone or tablet as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop at transfer speeds of 480 Mbps. Plus, the cable also supports up to 3 Amps of power output for charging USB-C devices.

Price: ₹ 1,299

 

 

 



Power and Connectivity: 3.1 USB-C™ to Micro-B Cable

The Belkin 3.1 USB-C to Micro-B Cable allows you to experience up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds, up to 20X faster than USB 2.0 (480Mbps), You can also quickly and safely charge your USB-C device, as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing Micro-B enabled device. 

Price: ₹ 1,999

 

 

 

 



 

Power and Connectivity: 3.1 USB-C™ to USB-C Cable

The Belkin 3.1 USB-C to USB-C Cable allows you to experience up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds, up to 20X faster than USB 2.0 (480Mbps), 12x faster than FireWire 800, and 2X faster than USB 3.0 (5Gbps). You can also quickly and safely charge your USB-C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing USB-C enabled device. 

Price: ₹ 2,999

 

 

 



Power and Connectivity: 3.0 USB-C™ to USB-A Adapter

The Belkin USB-C to USB-A Adapter lets you charge your USB-C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop at transfer speeds of 480 Mbps. Plus, the cable also supports up to 3 Amps of power output for charging USB-C devices.

Price: ₹ 1,299

 

 

 

 

 



 

Power and Connectivity: 3.1 USB-A to USB-C™ Cable

The Belkin USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable lets you charge your USB-C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop. Experience up to 10 Gbps transfer rates, up to 20X faster than USB 2.0 (480Mbps), 12x faster than FireWire 800, and 2X faster than USB 3.0 (5Gbps). 

Price: ₹ 1,999

 

 

Commenting on the growing popularity and utility of USB-C products in India, Kartik Bakshi, Country Manager, India, said, “Belkin was the first manufacturer to begin the trend of USB-IF certified cables in India and within a short span of time we are a proud market leader in this category.”

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