Saving the world from pollution and protecting the middle class from the sky-rocketing fuel prices have become the latest obsession for automobile manufacturers. After years of marketing branded products from TVS motorcycle and HCL laptops to insurance products like Bajaj Alliance and Tata AIG, the RMP Infotec Group will soon join the electric two-wheeler brigade by launching its energy saver scooter, Rahee, in March. It will be rolled out from its all-women Vrla plant in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. That’s right; no men work at this plant.

The Rahee has a very contemporary look that makes it stand out in the crowd. But what’s most impressive is its size. Even though the company claims Rahee’s size is perfect for an adult and a child, rest assured there is enough room for two adults unlike on other electric scooters. Another good thing that RMP Infotec has done is to make sure the Rahee looks like a scooter, not some oversized electric-powered toy. This means no adult need feel embarrassed or look out of place while riding it.

The complete body is made of fibre plastic, which not only reduces the weight of the energy-saver bike but also cuts down on the maintenance bill. Its alloy wheels try hard to make the vehicle look sporty.

The scooter weighs 70 kg with the battery load thrown in. Unlike most two-wheelers, the Rahee gets twin headlights, which means it glares back at you should you stare at it. The minor hiccup with these lights is that they are not attached to the steering bar, so one has to be cautious at night while turning. One big letdown: the sad rip-off of the BMW kidney grills in front.

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