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MotoCzysz + Bajaj = dream?

When last we had word of MotoCzysz, the company had just finished a marathon struggle to design, build and race an electric motorcycle at the TTXGP. The epic E1pc was built and shipped to the Isle of Man where it participated in the practice runs but tragically suffered a motor failure at the beginning of the actual race. Fast-forward a few months and things seem to be looking up for the American innovator as word comes of a new relationship with Bajaj, the Indian maker of motorcycles and all things tuk tuk. Sounds like it could be a good ... Read more →

KTM promises to continue developing 2-stroke engine, 125cc streetbike and electric dirtbike Jeremy Korzeniewski

Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM isn't ready to give up on the two-stroke powerplant just yet, despite the difficulties in achieving acceptable emissions levels with such engines. Speaking at ...

Bajaj planning most fuel efficient car in the world Jeremy Korzeniewski

We've been hearing about a planned rival for the recently-launched Tata Nano from fellow Indian automaker Bajaj and corporate partner Renault/Nissan for nearly a year. According to reports, the ...

The Nano won't be lonely: Renault announces ultra-low cost car Xavier Navarro

A few days ago there were rumors floating around about a new agreement between Bajaj Auto and Renault. Sure enough, the two marques have announced a partnership to build Tata Nano rival. They ...

Bajaj 3-Wheeler is now off the U.S. market Jeremy Korzeniewski

We recently had a short email exchange with the president of Bajaj USA, Al Kolvites, and we were informed that the 3-wheelers, known as rickshaws in some other countries, are no longer available in ...

Indian bike makers working on natural gas options in response to Tata Nano 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Motorcycle, scooter and moped manufacturers in India are worried. Since Tata announced their ultra-cheap Nano, the two-wheeled industry is abuzz with worry that the populace will quickly abandon their old single-track vehicles for the safety and convenience of a four-wheeler if the price points get ...

Trifun three-wheelers set to enter U.S. market 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Currently, there are a few small manufacturers marketing in the small, three-wheeled vehicle segment. Obviously, ZAP comes to mind with their electric Xebra sedan and pickup truck. Bajaj sells small three-wheeled utility vehicles here as well. It looks like we can add Trifun to that list, as they ...

Rumormill: LML to produce Vespa PX clones with 4 stroke engines? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

A few years ago, Bajaj stopped making their Chetak and Legend scooters, and since then there has been a dinstinct lack of any steel-bodied, manual transmission, 4-stroke scooters on the market. Genuine Scooters has begun selling their Stella scooter again after a short absence and Vespa themselves ...

Watch out Tata: Bajaj to double small car fuel efficiency, Ford invests in Indian small car plant 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

It's just two days before the debut of Tata's $2,500 car and a major U.S. car maker blinked. Ford said Tuesday it will invest $500m in a vehicle plant in India. Ford also says a significant part of that investment will go toward making a small, inexpensive car. Ford is not alone in trying to grab ...

Piaggio launches a three and four-wheeled offensive, with diesel and CNG engines 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Usually when we mention Piaggio on these pages, it has to do with their popular line of scooters. This time, though, we are focusing on their three and four-wheeled line of utility vehicles. The popular Ape model and the rest of the three-wheeled variants that Piaggio offers in India are getting an ...

India mixing hydrogen and compressed natural gas 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

India's major automakers, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors, have put aside their rivalry and come together in a project to create an optimal mix of hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG). If successful, the fuel mix - referred to as Hithane - will ...

Autorickshaw - people mover or race car? You decide. 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

I assume at least some of our readers are familiar with the Autorickshaw. They are a three-wheeled alternative means of transportation. If you don't know of them, here is a link to where you can buy one, even in the USA. Most of the vehicles are built in India, where they are in service as ...

Bajaj auto-rickshaws to get fuel injectors for LGP, CNG models 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

As energy needs increase in India, the country is becoming more conscious of harmful emissions. Bajaj Auto recently announced that Orbital will supply fuel injectors for the company's auto-rickshaws that run on LPG and CNG. The two companies were already working together on gas models. The Indian ...


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