TVS Motor Co has showcased three concept vehicles in Auto Expo 2018. It has unveiled its electric scooter concept ‘Creon’ and a 220cc single-cylinder engine bike ‘Zeppelin’ . The company has also showcased its ethanol-powered motorcycle, Apache RTR 200 Fi Ethanol, aimed at reducing carbon footprint on the environment. The two wheeler – Creon has a range of 0-60 kmph and will reach the project speed under 5.1 seconds. It also has rapid charging time of 60 minutes for 80 per cent of charge. The vehicle is powered by lithium ion battery capable of delivering 12kw of instantaneous power. Another concept vehicle TVS Zappelin, will be loaded with a 220cc engine coupled with integrated starter generator (ISG) and has a 48V lithium ion battery for powerful performance. The ethanol-powered TVS Apache comes with a torque of 18.1 NM at the rate of 7,000 rpm and has a ascending top speed of 129 kmph.
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