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HiSun might not be a name that is familiar in the motorcycle market , but buyers of ATVs and side-by-side UTVs might well know the company . It already has a 7.1 million sq ft factory making four-wheelers and a U . S . distribution subsidiary ( HiSun Motors Corp ., U . S . A .) at McKinney , Texas . However , it would appear that HiSun ' s parent company , Chongqing Huansong Technology Industry Co , is now turning its attention to motorcycles . The parent company is
' filings show the former S & S owned X-Wedge 60-degree V-twin '
the main shareholder of a new motorcycle brand - Chongqing Weiqi Technology - and developing a range of large-capacity V-twin machines . The company was established in 2020 , with an opening investment of 100m yuan ( around $ 15m ) from five shareholders , led by Chongqing Huansong and its owners . While we don ' t yet know what the
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Chongqing Weiqi ' s bikes will be called , the new company has applied for several trademarks , including a graphic ' X ' logo and two names , ' Knight ' and ' Whiskey ', for upcoming models . Designs for two bikes have been registered so far by the company , as well as the visual appearance of the |
S & S V-twin engine that it appears to be intending to use . The first model is a Fat Boy-style cruiser , the second a full-dress tourer along the lines of the |
Harley Ultra Limited . Both use the same Softail-style frame , with hidden rear suspension , and the same engine which carries the S & S logo and ' 121 ' badges , showing it to be the 121 cubic inch version of S & S ' s 60-degree X- Wedge design . According to sources at S & S Cycle , the X-Wedge engine family had been removed from their lifecycle plan to open up engineering and manufacturing bandwidth for a more diverse product line , with the IP and all manufacturing equipment subsequently sold to HiSun Motors in 2020 . Although we ' re yet to see these bikes in the metal , the design images show machines that could easily pass for American V-twins , and with 121 cu in ( nearly 2,000 cc ) engines , they ' re promising to be the largest motorcycles yet to come from a Chinese brand . |
Indian electromobility company Motovolt Mobility Pvt Ltd . has acquired a stake in eROCKIT AG of Germany - investing € 1m as the first step towards a capital increase . The investment is intended to " strengthen product development and production of the two-wheeler manufacturer ' s designs at its site near Berlin ". In addition to this commitment , |
Motovolt is planning further investments of close to € 10m in India for industrialisation of eROCKIT products . " Part of product strategies , Motovolt ' s commitment strengthens the production of premium eROCKIT models in Germany and opens up access to India , the world ' s largest mobility market ". Andreas Zurwehme , Chairman eROCKIT AG , said : " I am pleased to have Motovolt as a strong shareholder in the company . The investment accelerates eROCKIT ' s expansion plans as a vehicle manufacturer and technology provider . It ' s a strong signal for our shareholders and we are open to further investors ." Tushar Choudhary , CEO Motovolt , said : " eROCKIT is a great mobility concept that impresses with innovation and quality across the board . Together we will lead the eROCKIT brand to global success . Motovolt intends to redefine motorcycles as a category in India to significantly enhance the user experience by using the eROCKIT next |
generation technology platform and its German engineering ." In the global booming electromobility market , the eROCKIT " is an extraordinary vehicle ( light motorcycle / L3e / 125 cc category ), which differs fundamentally from other vehicles thanks to its innovative e-pedal drive . The eROCKIT is intuitive , combining the experience of a performance motorcycle and an e-bike for a unique rider experience ". This is said to be made possible by human hybrid technology . eROCKIT AG is a joint-stock company holding 100 % of the shares in eROCKIT Systems GmbH in Hennigsdorf near Berlin . The unique pedal-controlled electric motorcycle eROCKIT is built there . " The eROCKIT Group team consists of first-class twowheeler and automotive experts and a strong management . Richard Gaul , business consultant and formerly head of communications at BMW , is member of the supervisory board of eROCKIT AG ". Motovolt was founded in Kolkata in |
2018 by Tushar Choudhary and his family and is one of the leading electric mobility companies in India - making sustainable , multi-utility , micromobility e-bikes and e-scooters for urban commuters . Motovolt says it plans to invest around € 40m more in its e-mobility business , citing India as one of the largest and fastest growing two-wheeler markets in the world . By 2030 , the Indian government is aiming for a 30 % share of electric vehicles . www . erockit . de |