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SYM’s ADX 300 Adventure Scooter Is Ready To Explore

Taiwanese model SYM is all about scooters. The model’s fashions revolve round sensible and reasonably priced city mobility, with a big selection of scooters which might be a match to most budgets. We’ve talked fairly a bit concerning the firm’s scooters previously, and for 2024, its mannequin vary is rising with the addition of a brand new adventure-style scooter.

The journey scooter section popularized by the Honda X-ADV again in 2016 has seen tons of latest entrants, and the SYM ADX 300 is the most recent of the bunch. It’s a step up from the ADX 125 that was launched again in October, 2023, and provides a bit extra efficiency and premium options than its smaller sibling, all whereas retaining the identical rugged styling. Speaking of which, the ADX 300 will get a mini beak up entrance, a tall windscreen, and angular bodywork. It additionally will get full LED lights that elevate its aesthetic and provides it a extra premium feel and look.

SYM’s ADX 300 Adventure Scooter Is Ready To Explore

When it involves the ADX 300’s technology, it’s powered by a 278.3cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine with a max energy output of 25.8 horsepower and 26 Nm (about 19.24 pound-feet) of torque, placing it squarely inside the ballpark of maxi-scooters of this displacement when it comes to efficiency. It rolls on 15-inch entrance and 14-inch rear wheels, and comes with entrance and rear disc brakes for assured stopping.

SYM’s ADX 300 Adventure Scooter Is Ready To Explore

As for the weather that make this journey scooter a scooter, nicely, it will get ample under-seat storage, a big saddle spacious sufficient for 2 riders, lengthy floorboards for a snug seating place, and seize handles for cozy two-up driving. The adjustable windscreen and built-in handguards present added safety from the weather, too. Apart from being a scooter, the ADX 300 is designed to transcend the crushed path too, and so SYM took the body of the Joyride 300 and bolstered the central portion for added rigidity. The gas capability was additionally elevated from 11.5 liters to 16 liters.

As of this writing, SYM has but to announce pricing and availability for its latest journey scooter. We can, nevertheless, count on to see it hit European roads in 2024, as reported by a number of sources from the area.

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New Gogoro CrossOver GX250 Is Brand’s First Made-In-India Electric Scooter

Taiwanese electrical mobility firm Gogoro has confirmed itself as one of many pioneers within the city mobility section. The firm has rolled out aggressive growth applications in a number of international locations around the globe, catering to particular person markets’ wants and preferences. In India, for instance, Gogoro not solely launched its battery swapping infrastructure, but in addition a brand new mannequin referred to as the CrossOver GX250.

India is among the largest motorbike markets on the planet, however it’s additionally a rustic with among the worst roads. As such, the Gogoro CrossOver GX250 has been developed to deal with the pains of the Indian metropolis, whereas being sturdy sufficient to deal with some off-road terrain. Indeed, Gogoro’s founder and CEO sees a whole lot of potential within the Indian market, particularly in relation to fulfilling the wants of Indian commuters.

New Gogoro CrossOver GX250 Is Brand’s First Made-In-India Electric Scooter

The new Gogoro CrossOver GX250 is an electric scooter that’s designed particularly for India, and is the model’s first made-in-India two-wheeler. Horacio Luke acknowledged within the firm’s official press launch, “The Gogoro CrossOver series embodies everything our brand has come to stand for and the new made-in-India CrossOver GX250 is optimized for riders in India with more seating space, greater storage and better ground clearance.” The new mannequin is constructed round a brand new all-terrain body that focuses on consolation, ease-of-use, and practicality due to ample cupboard space beneath the seat.

On the technology aspect of the equation, the brand new CrossOver GX250 is powered by a 2.5-kilowatt Direct Drive electrical motor. This provides it a high pace in extra of 45 miles per hour, and an authorized real-world vary of 70 miles on a single cost. Swapping out the batteries is an extremely simple activity, as is the case with all of Gogoro’s different fashions, and could be completed in only a matter of seconds. The CrossOver GX250, nonetheless, units itself aside with beefed up suspension designed to hold additional cargo. Speaking of cargo, there’s maple house due to a number of storage areas, in addition to the choice to put in baggage racks and carriers.

New Gogoro CrossOver GX250 Is Brand’s First Made-In-India Electric Scooter

It’s price noting that the Gogoro CrossOver GX250 has acquired certification from India’s International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT), in addition to recognition from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for EV financing applications, permitting for simpler accessibility to a wider viewers. It’s with the brand new CrossOver that Gogoro desires to reshape city mobility in a extra sustainable and energy-efficient method. The new mannequin will initially be provided by way of a B2B enterprise mannequin to prospects in Delhi and Goa, particularly for the last-mile supply sector.

Horacio Luke highlighted the importance of the last-mile supply sector in India, in addition to the potential it serves for the corporate’s growth. “On average, last mile delivery riders ride more than six-times the distance as consumer riders, so enabling these delivery riders to adopt smart sustainable electric transportation can have an accelerated impact on a city,” he mentioned. Of course, the last-mile supply sector is just part of the equation. Gogoro can be anticipated to make the brand new mannequin out there within the shopper market by the second quarter of 2024, with three fashions to select from – the CrossOver GX250, CrossOver 50, and CrossOver S.

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Meet Kymco Ionex, The EV Platform That Will Power Future LiveWire Bikes

During its EICMA 2023 press conference, established Taiwanese motorbike manufacturer Kymco showcased its Ionex EV Solution. The program consists of three things, intended to address the needs of both stakeholder businesses and future riders.

For riders and network operators, Ionex Energy Stations will allow quick and simple battery swapping for vehicles on the Ionex platform.

On the energy company side, the plan involves offering Ionex batteries in a “Battery-as-a-Service” format. This setup is designed to alleviate concerns for owners of Ionex-powered vehicles about battery health.

Kymco states that under this system, the batteries aren’t part of the ownership equation for vehicle buyers. This could ultimately lead to lower costs for purchasing electric motorbikes. As older batteries lose their ability to fully charge, network operators can recycle them and supply customers with new, fresh batteries.

Finally, Kymco’s Battery Metering Unit aims to simplify the adoption of the Ionex system for multiple motorbike designs by various manufacturers.

While Kymco is known for manufacturing scooters and motorcycles, its Ionex proposition is an entire ecosystem. Ionex Battery Metering Units would exist on any motorbike making use of the Ionex platform, allowing all interested manufacturers to integrate the Ionex Common Battery into their design.

Kymco has described a common Ionex platform as a solution to the biggest obstacles in making electric motorbikes. For riders, potential benefits include reduced worries about range anxiety, battery health, and up-front vehicle cost.

4 Questions About Ionex With Kymco Chairman Allen Ko

Following Kymco’s Ionex presentation, RideApart had a few additional questions that Kymco chairman Allen Ko answered.

Is Kymco’s Ionex technology expected to power future LiveWire bikes?

Yes, Kymco’s Ionex technology is anticipated to be the driving force behind potential cooperation between LiveWire and Kymco for smaller electric motorbikes.

Where does Kymco plan to roll out the Ionex ecosystem?

Kymco plans to gradually introduce the Ionex ecosystem worldwide, with strong interest from potential partners in countries outside Europe and Southeast Asia.

How is Kymco exploring the feasibility of using the Ionex system in various areas?

Kymco is exploring the feasibility of using the Ionex system in multiple areas. For example, at the Smart City Summit & Expo in 2022, Kymco showcased an Ionex Smart Streetlight, combining a solar power generator and Ionex battery swapping cabinet to power streetlights at night.