On World Environment Day, Sunday, 5th June 2022, Baroda Electric Meters Limited proudly dedicated its indigenously developed BEM® Savitre 'Solar Bicycles' and 'Solar Tricycles ' to India and to the world. Since then the assembly and roll out of the world's first sustainable human transport vehicle has commenced in its works located at Anand, Gujarat, India.
A brand new 26" regular or MTB bicycle from a reputed manufacturer of customer's choice retrofitted complete, with the basic configuration consisting of a 250W BLDC Hub Motor, Electronic Motor Controller, Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer 200Wh Battery, 40 W Solar Panel, BEM Savitre Solar MPPT Battery Charge Controller, Head Light, Tail Light cum Brake Light, Horn & other Fittings, and 3 operational modes (Throttle, Pedal Assist, Manual Pedal), is offered for an all inclusive (inc. GST) ex-works price of ₹25,200 (or USD$ 260 or EURO € 240) only! The price includes cost of a brand new bicycle and has no extra or hidden costs. Due to local demand, it is currenlty available only at the Factory Store.
Solar Bicycles and Tricycles are truly a novel and innovative concept. It is probably the only vehicle developed and commercialised so far that generates its own energy that it (the vehicle) consumes. As proud innovators and manufacturers of the solar cycles, we suggest that readers compare it with other vehicles (ICE vehicles or EVs).
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