SPERO
The next big wave in connected tech will
come in the form of smart transportation, and while the world might go gaga
over driverless vehicles, Ninebot Minis and hoverboards, it's worth noting
that homegrown Indian innovations aren't far behind. Case in point being the
SPERO electric bike from Milltex, which is evidently the first Indian
crowdfunded eco-friendly bike.
While not the first
e-bike that we've come across, the SPERO resembles a regular bicycle,
with a few modifications here and there, including the presence of a battery,
charging socket, motors and a password-protected digital console. There are
three variants of the SPERO in the mix - the E-30 with a range of 30 km on a
single charge, the E-60 with a range of 60 km and the E-100 with a range of
100 km, and the company claims that all three variants can reach a maximum
speed of 25 km/h with an acceleration of 0-25 km/h in 10 seconds and a 5-speed
digital gearbox.
Talking about the technical aspects, the SPERO has a 48V Li-Ion battery (that's apparently manufactured by Samsung), which is detachable and can be charged much like a traditional smartphone, via a 5 Ampere socket. The battery can charge from 20 to 80 percent in under six hours, and once the juice runs out, you'll be able to just pedal your way - much like you'd do on an old-school Luna moped.
Talking about the technical aspects, the SPERO has a 48V Li-Ion battery (that's apparently manufactured by Samsung), which is detachable and can be charged much like a traditional smartphone, via a 5 Ampere socket. The battery can charge from 20 to 80 percent in under six hours, and once the juice runs out, you'll be able to just pedal your way - much like you'd do on an old-school Luna moped.
Things get more interesting in the console area, which displays the speed and
the battery levels. Additional features include cruise control, pedal assist
and front shock absorbers, and even disc brakes, with optional headlights
available. Standard bicycle parts can be used on the SPERO as well, including
the tyres and mud-guards, although you'd really like to hang on to the
Korean-made tyres which come as a part of the package.
While the MRP of the SPERO mentions Rs 55,500, Rs 64,800 and Rs 84,900 for the E-30, E-60 and E-100 respectively, crowdfunding prices are relatively cheaper at Rs 29,990, Rs 34,990 and Rs 47,990. With the ongoing campaign on Fueladream already having raised about Rs 13 lakh out of its Rs 30 lakh target, one thing's for certain: the future of eco-friendly urban commute vehicles is pretty bright in India.
