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#MissionSaveTheEnviroment: How You Can Save 389 Kgs of CO2 Emission

Last updated on: February 12, 2015 16:12 IST

The World Health Organization estimates that, of the 67 risk factors studied in its Global Burden of Disease project, outdoor air pollution was ranked 5th in mortality and 7th in health burden in India, contributing to over 6,27,000 deaths and 17.7 million healthy years of life lost in 2010 (source: Wikipedia).

Do you know everyday while travelling to office in car, bike or using any public transport we emit almost 389Kgs of CO2.

How you can save 389 kgs of CO2 emission

Here’s the calculation: Number of Vehicles x Daily Driving = Total Driving X 5.11 emission of CO2 in 1 year.  Savings in CO2 Emissions in 3 Yrs comes to 15.33. (Click here for ecological calculator).

Why Should You Go For an "E-Bike”

E Bikes are extremely energy efficient, affordable, and provide better-than-car like mobility in most congested cities. Since they are energy efficient, they do not require a lot of electricity to charge. They have capacities to carry loads, but emit no noise or pollution. They do not require strong rider and are more attractive than a manual paddling bicycle. E-bikes use rechargeable batteries, run on electricity and the lighter varieties can travel up to 25 to 32 km/h (16 to 20 mph), depending on the laws of the country in which they are sold.

Hero Electric - Avior Amx Electric Cycle

Buy Hero Electric - Avior Amx Electric Cycle @ Rs. 22,694/- 

a)     They are less expensive than other powered two wheelers - The new Hero Ebikes have quite attractive and interesting features. They have eye-catching designs, easy to handle in congested places.

b)     Running cost is nominal -  Usually if you own a nomal motorcycle would cost minimum 50,000. The advantage of E-bikes is that it will cost you just 22k which almost the 50% less and you don’t need to visit the fuel station to buy fossil fuel deposits.

c)     Maintenance cost is very low because it requires less lubricant and service charge

d)     No Noise Pollution - They are fitted with Polycarbonate Headlight for Bright Vision and clock odometer.

Hero Electric -avior Afx Electric Cycle

Buy Hero Electric -Avior Afx Electric Cycle (RED) @ Rs. 22341

e)     Eco-friendly, no Co2 emission - 

f)      Controlled speed

g)     No driving license is required

h)     No registration is needed

i) Embedded Motion Control Technology  gives more life to its battery.

j) They run on VRLA 48V/24 AH battery, a single charge can carry two people up to 70 Kms. Battery charging is 6 to 8 hours.

Also Buyers are entitled to claim around 15% of (currently only in Delhi) government subsidy on production of purchase document. So don’t need to visit the fuel station to buy fossil fuel deposits. You can refill your two wheeler at home, e-bike is the future of transport. It is particularly important for India as the country’s fuel import bill is increasing every year.

 

3 Essential Accessories For All Two Wheeler Riders

Bike accessories

 

Buy Helmet Under Rs 800      Buy Gloves Under Rs 500     Buy Bikers' Armor Jacket Under Rs 1300

 

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