Honda’s New Electric Scooter To Be Built On Local Platform
January 9, 2026
Honda is working on a new, locally designed electric scooter for India, leveraging learnings from the Activa e and QC1 to address range, storage, and pricing gaps.
Honda is working on a new, locally designed electric scooter for India, leveraging learnings from the Activa e and QC1 to address range, storage, and pricing gaps.
A small Finnish electric bike maker, Verge Motorcycles, has introduced a production electric motorcycle using solid-state battery technology. The bike, called the TS Pro, was recently unveiled and is claimed to be the first of its kind. The launch matters because solid-state batteries are seen as a key next step for electric vehicles, especially two-wheelers, where range, safety, and charging time remain major concerns. What Verge Built The Verge TS
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