AdminNanoMalaysia Bhd (NMB) and Eclimo Sdn Bhd today launched an electric motorbike in an event officiated by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Dr Adham bin Baba.
Known as the ES-11, the e-bike comes with a Nano-Structured Battery Monitoring System (BMS), which can monitor battery health and send out alerts when the battery voltage drops. It also comes with a tracking and geo-fencing system that can be controlled via a mobile app.
Its Nano-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Cell has a life cycle of 1,000 charges with each charge enabling a travel distance of 100 km that saves up to seven kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emission.
On top of being used as a mode of transport, it has undergone rigorous commercial-scale testing to ensure it is equipped to handle the delivery of food, groceries, pharmaceutical products and eCommerce parcels.
NMB is Malaysia’s leading agency in nanotechnology commercialisation and industrialisation via a venture builder model. NMB owns the intellectual property rights of the BMS and is assisting Eclimo in scaling up the deployment of the e-bike.
“The application of nanotechnology in the transportation sector has become a reality with the development of the ES-11 as a use case and a promising first in Malaysia.” NMB Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad said.
He added that the energy storage system is transferrable to other vehicular modes, providing a new lateral commercial deployments potential.
Eclimo Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian-owned EV company that focuses on the production of sustainable energy solutions.
“As policymakers here are encouraging the adoption of e- vehicles, we believe that the ES-11 with its appealing features such as the ease of charging and energy-saving performance will hit a sweet spot and lead to a shift in mindset among consumers and businesses alike to transition to e-mobility vehicles.” Eclimo Sdn Bhd Executive Director, Dato’ Dennis Chuah said.
He added that the ES-11 has generated a sales value of more than RM18 million with every unit of an electric 2-wheeler creating an average of three new jobs.
The ES-11 is priced at RM14,000 and it is currently operating on a leasing business model as well as subscription basis in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor.
Having leased to KFC Holdings Malaysia Bhd and the Royal Malaysian Police prior to this, Dato’ Dennis added that there are ongoing negotiations with e-hailing services and plans to expand into the city e-mobility space, allowing people to rent the e-Motorbike as a means of transport around the city.
YB Dato Sri Dr Adham bin Baba said: “The launch of the ES-11 today is a demonstration of MOSTI’s commitment to fulfilling Malaysia’s Carbon Neutrality 2050, High-Tech Nation and High-Income Nation aspirations whilst aligning to our Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint 2021 – 2030. It also intensifies the country’s efforts in participating in the multi-billion-dollar EV industry, where there are vast opportunities to help our economy recover post-pandemic.
“The tabling of Budget 2022 is pivotal in the advancement of the EV industry and is timely for our launch today. The Government is committed in supporting the EV industry with the proposal that EVs be completely exempt from import duty, excise duty and sales tax. EVs will also benefit from a road tax exemption of up to 100% under the proposal, while an income tax relief of up to RM2,500 will be provided on the cost of purchasing and installing, renting or taking up hire purchase facilities, as well as subscription payments of EV charging facilities.
“These support policies are critical for greater adoption of EVs by consumers, further progress the green and low-carbon technologies infrastructure as well as generate high-skilled green jobs in Malaysia. The Government sees the potential of EVs as an effort to mitigate vehicle smoke pollution to support the implementation of the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint and intensify Malaysia’s role in addressing climate goals.” he added.
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