In keeping with the ‘eco’ wave that is sweeping across the country, a Hyderabad-based startup named Atumobile has launched an electric bike that can go 100 kilometers on a single charge. Its user does not need a driver’s license either as it is a low-speed motorcycle that has been certified by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT).
“It is a product of three years of hard work and a vision to introduce a sustainable way to commute. The bike is called ATUM 1.0 and it is a vehicle suited to address the wants and requirements of Indian customers because it is cost-effective and stylish,” says Vamsi Gaddam, the founder of Atumobile.
The inspiration behind ATUM 1.0
In 2011, after completing his Business Management degree from Purdue University, USA, Vamsi returned to Hyderabad to work in his family business — Visaka Industries Ltd.
“The 40-year old business is involved in construction and architecture. But,…