The Russian scientific and engineering center of the transport industry "NAMI" has developed the country's first electric motorcycle AURUS Merlon. The launch of serial production is scheduled for early 2024. This was told by Vladislav Ovchinsky, head of the Investment and Industrial Policy Department, which is part of the Complex of Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations of Moscow, at the Innoprom International Industrial Exhibition, the press service of the DIiPP reported.
"The industry of the capital's automotive industry today is represented by about 30 enterprises, they employ more than eight thousand people. Companies produce a wide range of products, constantly expand their range, and also create new types of products. So, the NAMI enterprise was the first in Russia to develop an electric motorcycle. The localization level of its production is 80%. Now the vehicle is undergoing pilot testing, the launch into mass production is scheduled for early 2024," he said V.Ovchinsky, quoted in the message.
Within the framework of the project of a Single Modular Platform, the company has developed a high-voltage traction battery, a power complex control system, lighting components, external panels and body elements, and much more at its own facilities. The electric motorcycle can be used at negative temperatures – up to minus 25 degrees, move on a slippery surface and be used with a side trailer. It is equipped with heated steering wheel, handles, electric adjustment of the windscreen position, touch-sensitive electronic dashboard, fast charging function and the ability to reverse. The anti-lock and anti-slip systems are responsible for safety. On a single charge, the AURUS Merlon can travel about 200 km.
