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About Amaan Ahmed

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    With the automotive universe on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, Amaan believes that the present is the most exciting of times for a motoring enthusiast. Having spent nearly a decade covering the auto sector for several leading publications including BBC TopGear and Firstpost, he is now deeply invested into the electric vehicle space, as the learnings to be made are immense. Amaan also enjoys sport nearly as much as he enjoys cars, bikes, and hopes to be at the Isle of Man TT someday.

Articles of Amaan Ahmed

  • Mid-Mounted Motor vs Hub Motor: Key Differences India’s Electric Scooter Buyers Should Know

    Mid-Mounted Motor vs Hub Motor: Key Differences India’s Electric Scooter Buyers Should Know

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Feb 23, 2024 10:30 AM•8 mins read

    Plenty of electric scooters on sale in India today pack a hub motor, while only a handful are equipped with a mid-mounted motor.

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  • Mahindra Signs Supply Agreement To Source Volkswagen’s Unified Cell, MEB Components For INGLO EVs

    Mahindra Signs Supply Agreement To Source Volkswagen’s Unified Cell, MEB Components For INGLO EVs

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Feb 16, 2024 12:13 PM•2 mins read

    Over the course of the supply agreement, Mahindra will source over 50 GWh worth of cells from Volkswagen for its born-electric SUV range.

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  • Mahindra Trims Pending Vehicle Deliveries Down To 2.26 Lakh Units As Production Rises, Waiting Periods Drop

    Mahindra Trims Pending Vehicle Deliveries Down To 2.26 Lakh Units As Production Rises, Waiting Periods Drop

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Feb 14, 2024 04:35 PM•1 min read

    Compared to open bookings for 2.86 lakh SUVs at the end of Q2, Mahindra holds open bookings for 2.26 lakh SUVs at the end of Q3 FY24.

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  • Tata Nexon EV, Tiago EV Prices Slashed Following Drop In Battery Cell Costs

    Tata Nexon EV, Tiago EV Prices Slashed Following Drop In Battery Cell Costs

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Feb 13, 2024 11:47 AM•3 mins read

    Citing a softening of battery cell prices, Tata Motors has cut the Nexon EV’s price by up to Rs 1.20 lakh, while the Tiago EV is now up to Rs 70,000 cheaper.

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  • Yamaha Acquires Stake In Electric Two-Wheeler Startup River With Over $20 Million Investment

    Yamaha Acquires Stake In Electric Two-Wheeler Startup River With Over $20 Million Investment

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Feb 6, 2024 01:44 PM•2 mins read

    Bengaluru-based River has raised a total of $40 million (Rs 333 crore) in its Series B round led by Yamaha and existing investors.

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  • Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric SUV India Launch Confirmed

    Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric SUV India Launch Confirmed

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 31, 2024 06:42 PM•3 mins read

    The all-electric derivative of Mercedes' iconic off-roader will debut in 2024.

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  • Gogoro Pulse Electric Scooter Debuts With 9 kW Motor, 10.25in Touchscreen

    Gogoro Pulse Electric Scooter Debuts With 9 kW Motor, 10.25in Touchscreen

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 31, 2024 11:18 AM•3 mins read

    Unlike most other Gogoro scooters so far, the Pulse adopts a decidedly sharp focus on performance

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  • Toyota India Suspends Fortuner Diesel, Innova Crysta And Hilux Dispatches After Certification Irregularities Surface

    Toyota India Suspends Fortuner Diesel, Innova Crysta And Hilux Dispatches After Certification Irregularities Surface

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 29, 2024 05:15 PM•1 min read

    A special investigation committee found irregularities in horsepower output certification tests conducted by Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) for three diesel-engined passenger vehicles.

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  • Kinetic Luna Electric Moped Listed Online For Rs 75,000; Has A 2 kWh Battery

    Kinetic Luna Electric Moped Listed Online For Rs 75,000; Has A 2 kWh Battery

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 25, 2024 03:12 PM•2 mins read

    Ahead of its formal launch, the reborn E-Luna is already listed for sale on e-commerce websites.

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  • 2024 Bajaj Chetak Premium Review: Feel-Good Features Come At A Cost

    2024 Bajaj Chetak Premium Review: Feel-Good Features Come At A Cost

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 16, 2024 10:00 AM•6 mins read

    As it enters its fifth year, the Chetak has received what is arguably its biggest update yet – one that brings a larger battery, added range, a higher top speed and a new colour TFT screen.

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  • Ather 450 Apex Review: Most Potent Ather Yet Is One For The Loyalists

    Ather 450 Apex Review: Most Potent Ather Yet Is One For The Loyalists

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 6, 2024 12:42 PM•8 mins read

    Packing a pinch of more power, advanced regen and a special paint scheme, the 450 Apex is unique and fun – but it comes at a considerable cost.

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  • Tata Motors To Roll Out 5 EVs Based On Dedicated 400V ‘Acti.ev’ Platform By 2025

    Tata Motors To Roll Out 5 EVs Based On Dedicated 400V ‘Acti.ev’ Platform By 2025

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 5, 2024 03:02 PM•3 mins read

    Developed over a period of two-and-a-half years, the first born electric architecture from Tata Motors will debut with the Punch EV.

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  • Tata Punch EV Unveiled: Debuts 'Acti.ev' Platform; Two Range Options On Offer

    Tata Punch EV Unveiled: Debuts 'Acti.ev' Platform; Two Range Options On Offer

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 5, 2024 01:16 PM•3 mins read

    Based on Tata’s new dedicated ‘Acti.ev’ architecture, the Punch EV will slot in below the Nexon EV in the portfolio.

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  • Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa Sold Over 5 Lakh Cars And SUVs In CY2023

    Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa Sold Over 5 Lakh Cars And SUVs In CY2023

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Jan 2, 2024 11:14 AM•1 min read

    Volumes grew by over 50 per cent for Maruti Suzuki’s premium vehicle retail chain over 2022.

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  • Xiaomi SU7 EV Makes World Premiere With Up To 664 BHP, 800 KM Range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV Makes World Premiere With Up To 664 BHP, 800 KM Range

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Dec 28, 2023 04:40 PM•1 min read

    The first-ever car from the consumer tech giant will be sold in China starting 2024 in single- and dual-motor versions.

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  • Simple Dot One E-Scooter Price To Be Hiked By Rs 40,000 From January 2024

    Simple Dot One E-Scooter Price To Be Hiked By Rs 40,000 From January 2024

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Dec 27, 2023 04:59 PM•1 min read

    The Dot One was unveiled on December 15, wearing an introductory price tag of Rs 99,999 – but only for those who already held Simple One bookings.

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  • Extend FAME Incentives Till 2027; Subsidise Private Electric Cars: Parliamentary Committee

    Extend FAME Incentives Till 2027; Subsidise Private Electric Cars: Parliamentary Committee

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Dec 21, 2023 11:48 AM•3 mins read

    Noting the impact of reduction in incentives on electric two-wheeler sales in India, the parliamentary standing committee has recommended restoring the full subsidy

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  • Why Kia Reintroduced A Manual With The Facelifted Sonet Diesel

    Why Kia Reintroduced A Manual With The Facelifted Sonet Diesel

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Dec 18, 2023 11:39 AM•3 mins read

    Two vital reasons compelled Kia India to bring back a manual transmission option for the diesel-powered Sonet.

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  • Simple Energy Announces Price For Dot One E-Scooter – But There’s A Catch

    Simple Energy Announces Price For Dot One E-Scooter – But There’s A Catch

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Dec 15, 2023 01:40 PM•4 mins read

    It appears that the Bengaluru-based start-up is keen on converting existing orders for the One into bookings for the more affordable Dot One.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Yet To Deliver Close To 50,000 Units Of Ertiga CNG

    Maruti Suzuki Yet To Deliver Close To 50,000 Units Of Ertiga CNG

    Amaan AhmedBy Amaan Ahmed•Dec 2, 2023 02:45 PM•1 min read

    At present, India’s largest carmaker holds just a little over 2.06 lakh open bookings, nearly a third of which are for the Ertiga.

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