More growth in the electrified motoring sector is on the horizon, as automotive components manufacturer EP Manufacturing signed an agreement with Sharkgulf Technologies Group and CIS Pride Silver Rock Fund in March for the manufacturing and distribution of two-wheeled electric vehicles for Malaysia and other markets in Southeast Asia,Sharkgulf is based in China, and produces the Blueshark brand of electric scooters, while CIS is an investment fund managed by Silver Rock Capital, Realchamp Asset...
Sharkgulf produces the Blueshark R1, an electric scooter with output rated at 5 kW and 201 Nm of torque, drawing power from two 1,440 Wh batteries for a total of 2,880 Wh. Maximum range is a claimed 160 km at 25 km/h. Included as part of its starter system is a fingerprint sensor, and instrumentation is by a 10-inch full colour touchscreen display. This can show parameters such as battery state of charge, remaining battery range, ambient temperature and others, and the display is rated IPX5 for water resistance.