Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 13: J R Lobo, MLA presented Hulikkal Brand electric cycle in the city on Dec 12 at Hamsmart, City Centre Mall, here and told the people to go environment friendly with the electric cycle. Less usage of petrol helps the economy and nature simultaneously, he said.

"Electric cycle is good for the people of all ages and sex and the people who travel to office too can use it by using the battery and pedalling the cycle on the way back home," he said.

Maurice D’Sa managing director of Hamsmart, Sylvia D’Sa and Baskaran, senior engineer from Hulikkal Brand welcomed the gathering and explained about the features of the cycle and elucidated the plans for promoting e-cycle across Karnataka. "Electric cycle is delightful news to environmentalists and people of health and fitness," they said.

S M Sawood, managing director, City Centre Mall, Alban Menezes, director of Hamsmart and other guests participated in the event.

Lithium - ion battery is a very good feature the electric cycle has. It has maximum power holding capacity. The battery can easily be removed and is portable. Charging is similar to mobile charging. The battery and the entire system is well secured and in addition to this provision is made for insurance coverage also. Weight of the electric cycle is 25 kilograms. Connectors are of high quality with water proofing and protection from climatic variations.

The electric cycle has both the features of automatic driving and pedalling. The cycle costs just Rs 35,000 and the running cost is about 20 paisa per kilometer. One can pedal it for fitness and ride it around as a free ride.

It is fantastic for city rides, campus rides and for every short radius drive. Thirty kilometres is the utility for a single time recharge of the battery. The e-cycle is approved by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune under no licence, no registration category. It can be used by students including girls and boys since the design is made to fit both of them.

E-cycle is updated with design and technology suitable for both novice and experts. Lithium battery has a life 30,000 kilometres. One battery can be used for five years. Battery usage can be reduced by simultaneous pedalling. Electric cycle can become a passion for the student community as well.

We have initiated discussions with banks to give easy instalments, low interest loans to people who opt for electric cycle. Students may be able to avail them soon and that can make an e-cycle revolution in the city.

With the introduction of the electric cycle, the city can reduce pollution and educational and institutional campuses, industrial and business establishments, large residential layouts etc can promote e-cycles for internal transportation.

Movement within the campuse can focus on fitness and swiftness at the same time. A representation is about to move to the city corporation authorities to consider mooting the idea of one day in a week on electric cycles.

Socio-economic organisations and leaders are requested to place electric cycles in the agenda of Smart City. The company will soon introduce various other electric vehicles at affordable prices and cost effective usage.