A Glimpse into the Future
Hero Electric Motorcycle
The AE-47 could be Hero Electric’s first all-electric motorcycle when it reaches production form. It is powered by a 4.0-kW (5.4 hp) motor that gets up to a top speed of 85 km/h. A 48V/3.5-kWh lithium-ion battery supplies the juice for everything on board. It has a charging time of four hours and Hero Electric claim that it returns up to 85 km per charge in Power mode and 160 km in Eco mode. They also announced that the motorcycle is capable of dismissing 0-60 km/h in nine seconds. Disc brakes at either end handle the braking department. The motorcycle also offers cruise control, digital instrument cluster, mobile charger, and even a mobile app.
Hero Electric Scooters
The AE-29 is the brand’s latest launch in the high-speed scooter space. It is propelled by a 1.0-kW (1.4 hp) motor that draws power from a 48 V/3.5-kWh battery. Claimed top speed and charging time are 55 km/h and four hours respectively. It also promises a range of 80 km per charge. That’s not so bad.
The other high-speed scooter on display was the AE-75. This scooter has a claimed top
