The Adani Group is once again in the spotlight, not for its soaring profits, controversial Western media reports, or alleged smear campaigns by communist factions, but due to widespread social media buzz surrounding its latest venture into electric scooter manufacturing. Several news outlets have reported that Adani Green has unveiled an electric scooter boasting an impressive range of 280 kilometres on a single charge.
News portal TazaTimes News 24 published a report claiming, ‘Adani will launch a new electric scooter company under his company, Adani Green Energy. This scooter will be known as Adani Green Electric Scooter, which will be recognized for its remarkable range and speed.’
Online media portal Sarkarie job published a report claiming, ‘Information is circulating about an electric scooter set to be launched by India’s leading industrialist, Gautam Adani. This scooter will incorporate green energy technology and come with a variety of features. Notably, it will be equipped with a substantial 12-kilowatt lithium-ion battery, delivering an impressive range of 280 kilometers on a single charge. This new electric scooter is poised to compete with Ola’s S1 Pro, which features an 11-kilowatt battery and a range of 190 kilometers. (Archive link)
Online news portal The Social media khabar published a report claiming, ‘Observing the increasing demand for vehicles in the two-wheeler segment of the automobile sector in the Indian market, Adani is now making its foray into the electric market. Adani will soon launch its new green electric scooter, which will come with advanced specifications and the best range capacity. The top variant of this scooter will offer a range of 280 kilometers. This electric scooter will also be the best in terms of price segment and features.’ (Archive Link)
Additionally, the media outlet Times Bull has reported a similar story, stating that the Adani Group is set to launch electric scooters in India.
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Fact Check
Our investigation began with a thorough search for information on reputable media outlets, as well as the official websites of the Adani Group and Adani Green. However, we found no credible reports or official statements corroborating claims that Adani Green is poised to launch electric scooters.
Continuing our investigation, we examined photos of the alleged Adani electric scooter circulated by the claimant’s media portal. Utilizing reverse image search, we discovered a Live Mint report from September 8, 2021, detailing the launch of Ola electric scooters. Notably, the images of the Ola scooter in the Live Mint report closely resemble those in the claimant’s report, with the key difference being that “Adani” is written on the back of the scooter in the latter.
Furthermore, we reviewed Adani Group’s initiatives in the green and electronic sectors. Recently, Gautam Adani announced the installation of 75,000 EV charging stations by 2030. Currently, all 50 of their sites are powered by rooftop solar panels, and their operations vehicle fleet, which covers 37 million kilometres annually, has completely switched from diesel to CNG. Additionally, through the ATGL Greenmosphere initiative, they have planted 220,000 trees, reducing CO2 emissions by 3,000 tons annually.
Adani Total Gas Ltd is on the move! Our massive expansion continues with CNG and PNG, compressed biogas, and e-mobility. We are on target for installing 75,000 EV charging stations by 2030. All our own 50 sites are now powered by rooftop solar panels. Our operations vehicle… pic.twitter.com/s7YQRY8YHE
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) December 8, 2023
According to the Times of India, Adani Electricity announced on Tuesday that it has begun rolling out 8,500 shared electric vehicle (EV) chargers in 4,000 housing societies across Mumbai’s western and eastern suburbs, with 240 chargers already installed. The Economic Times reported that Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Ltd has received approval from the board of the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) to develop charging infrastructure for electric vehicles along four expressways in Uttar Pradesh.
The Hindu Business Line noted that Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Ltd (ATEL) to create an electric vehicle charging infrastructure across India. Additionally, Business Standard reported that electric motorcycle company Revolt Motors announced it has received an order from Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) to supply electric bikes for the renewable energy company’s corporate fleet.
Moreover, the Adani Green Renewables website also highlights their solar power projects, as well as wind and hybrid power generation initiatives.
In conclusion, the reports from Tazatimes News 24, The Social Khabar, Sarkari Jobs, and Times Bull are entirely unfounded and constitute fake news. Adani Green or Adani Electricity has not launched electric scooters. The claimant’s report misleadingly used images of Ola scooters, altering them to include the ‘Adani’ branding on the back.
| Claim | Adani group launched electric scooters |
| Claimed by | Tazanews, Sarkarie Jobs, Time bull, The social khabar |
| Fact check | Fake |
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