New Delhi, the most populous city in India, is engulfed by heavy toxic smog which is a mixture of dust, vehicle exhaust, moisture and smoke from burning debris and plants. This haze has caused the second-worst condition in city in the last ten years.

Even after the continuous steps taken by Delhi Government such as ‘Odd-Even vehicle program’, there is no improvement in the weather condition. On the contrary, the situation is getting worse day by day. To combat this severe smog, Government of this metro city recently declared some steps which hopefully, would be able to improve the overall scenario.

Key Steps announced by Delhi Government

• Until Wednesday, all schools will remain shut.

• A coal power plant Badarpur Thermal Power Station will remain closed for 10 days.

• All types of demolition and construction activities can’t be carried out until Friday.

• At least once a week, the Public Works Department shall sprinkle water on 100-foot and longer roads.

• Use of diesel-powered generators is prohibited for a few days.

• From November 10, all roads will be vacuum-cleaned.

• The odd-even vehicle program shall be re-introduced in the city in order to reduce traffic jam situations and the haze.

• The possibilities of developing artificial rain shall be thought to remove dust from the air.

However Delhi is captured by the worst condition, not other cities are left behind. Many other metro and mega cities in our country are also facing increased air pollution. Government is doing anything and everything to curb the pollution. But what are we doing?

Our take on curbing air pollution

• Avoid automobiles powered by petrol, gas and diesel

• Start using electric scooters and battery bikes

• Increase the use of renewable energy (solar cooker, etc.)

• Make people stop cutting trees

• Plant more and more saplings

• Prefer public transport over personal

Considering what is happening in Delhi and other Tier I and II cities in India, we need to do our best to address the issue on immediate basis. And as automobile exhaust is the major cause of toxic smog, we should avoid using petrol and diesel vehicles and increase the use of electric scooters. It is the most effective way to curb air pollution.

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Based on power electronics, our scooters use BLDC motor rather than the conventional engine. They come with an efficient rechargeable battery which is as easy to charge as your own mobile phone. You just need to carry its charger along with wherever you go. Once fully charged, these e-scooters can go up to 75 kilometers (depending upon the type of road, speed and load).

Let’s have a quick comparison between YObykes and conventional two-wheelers:

Now you have a better idea how YObykes are different from the conventional bikes. Our entire range of battery scooters is pollution-free as it doesn’t use any conventional fuel. Additionally, they are lightweight with easily manageable controls which make them ideal for all the age groups – right from your school-going champ to your grandparents! And the biggest plus point is that they’re economical and can help you save BIG! If you don’t believe, calculate it on your own!

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What happens when YObykes participate in what is considered as India’s most difficult Marathon – Leh International Marathon? Well pictures speak a thousand words!

YOEXL‬ is the first ‪electric‬ two-wheeler to reach World’s Highest Motorable Road – ‪Khardunga‬ Top, ‪Leh‬, India.
Due to its extreme and very difficult conditions i.e. rough roads, high gradient, difficult terrain and very cold weather conditions the Leh to Khardunga route is considered to be one of the most difficult places to reach by road.
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YO EXL was the official ‘Lead Vehicle’ for the Half Marathon (22 km)

Dates – 12th to 14th September, 2015

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