It was reported that Indian electric vehicle brand Komaki has introduced the new model of Cat 3.0 NXT that comes with two battery variants The unveiling of this EV is aimed at last-mile delivery operators enabling sustainable all-day use and supporting SMEs and MSMEs in growing their businesses.  giving a range of over 180 km to 200 km on a single charge said: “Our vision at Komaki is to strengthen the small businesses to flourish their businesses at every corner around the nation through innovative The launch of CAT 3.0 NXT marks another significant milestone toward our goal which will empower businesses to be eco-friendly and promote last-mile delivery operations.” While there have already been declarations of similar products using graphene-enhanced batteries, like another India-based EV startup called iVOOMi that launched the S1 Lite, an electric scooter available with two battery options, Graphene and Li-ion no real details were given on these batteries and it should be interesting to see what sort of batteries are actually used.  To learn more on the status of the graphene-enhanced batteries field - don't miss our Graphene Batteries Market Report These scooters are designed to cater to modern commuters with advanced technology Komaki Electric has introduced its new SE series under the Har Ghar Komaki initiative The range includes three new models—SE Pro The SE series aims to deliver high performance while ensuring affordability and environmental sustainability The SE Pro model features a 2.75 kW NAGR battery with a range of 110-120 km The SE Ultra comes with a 2.7 kW LiPo4 battery offering a range of 130-140 km is equipped with a 4.2 kW LiPo4 battery delivering over 200 km on a single charge offering options for different rider preferences The SE series addresses range anxiety with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries that provide safe A smart dashboard with a state-of-the-art digital display offers real-time updates on speed giving riders better control and decision-making capabilities and 12-inch wheels ensuring a smooth and secure ride Disc brakes and additional features like spacious seating and a smooth suspension system enhance both safety and comfort the series combines style and practicality “The SE series is a testament to our dedication It is a complete package that combines speed The SE series comes with a comprehensive three-year warranty ensuring a stress-free ownership experience and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to customer satisfaction Komaki Electric Launches New Prime & Ace Models Starting At INR 49,999 KPIT Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Push With Caresoft Acquisition JSW MG Launches Windsor PRO With Bigger Battery, Advanced Tech, Flexible Ownership Hyundai Celebrates 29 Years In India, Sets Sights On Future Growth, Innovation Hindustan Zinc Moves In Zinc Battery Research To Challenge Lithium Dominance Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Hands Reins To Local Leaders In Strategic Shift The Ranger comes in two variants and the company claims a range of between 200-250 km Komaki Electric expanded its product portfolio by launching the new Ranger Komaki claims that the new Ranger is India’s most feature-rich electric cruiser bike The new motorcycle is available in two variants Fully Loaded at ₹1.50 lakh and the Base variant ₹1.40 lakh The styling of the Ranger is typical of a cruiser with a round headlight large tank and brown seats with a backrest There are two faux exhaust mufflers as well which are very gimmicky.  the Komaki Ranger has a claimed range of between 200-250 km and features a 4 kW hub motor which is slow for a motorcycle at this price point the Ranger gets a large 7-inch TFT instrument console with onboard navigation The electric cruiser bike comes with a 3-year or 30,000km warranty for the battery along with a 1-year warranty on the charger Electric motorcycles in general haven’t been very popular in comparison to scooters and for the asking price the Ranger lacks the performance that one associates with a cruiser although the claimed range does look good.  Co-founder of Komaki Electric Vehicles said are very excited and looking forward to penetrating deeper into the market with the launch of the Ranger model and eco-friendly performance in one breathtaking package it can be considered one of the biggest launches of 2025 The model has been designed to enable long-distance cruising in electric vehicles that is sure to ace the game in the sector.” 2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S Launched At ₹1.53 Lakh MG Windsor EV Pro vs MG Windsor EV: What's Different Triumph Scrambler 400X Gains New Colour Option MG Windsor EV Pro Launched In India At ₹17.50 Lakh Royal Enfield Scram 440 Deliveries Delayed We promise the best car deals and earliest delivery New electric scooter launched with ‘Buy 2 at INR 99,999’ scheme ahead of Women’s Day Equipped with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pushing it to 55kmph, the model promises a range of 75 to 100 km and fast-charging capabilities, making it a suitable option for daily urban travel. The vehicle features multiple riding modes, a digital dashboard, and security systems. According to the company, the scooter’s lightweight design and easy handling make it particularly appealing to women riders, a demographic the brand is keen to attract. As an electric scooter, the Komaki X3 produces zero emissions and requires minimal maintenance, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly choice for urban commuters. The Komaki X3 will be available for purchase at Komaki dealerships nationwide and on e-commerce platforms. Gunjan Malhotra, Co-founder, Komaki Electric Vehicles, stated that the model has been specifically designed to cater to women riders while also contributing to a broader goal of fostering smarter and more accessible mobility solutions. Ranger becomes purpose-built electric cruiser with extended range and touring features Komaki Electric has introduced its latest Ranger series a new electric cruiser model aimed at long-distance riders The Komaki Ranger arrives in two variants — the Ranger Fully Loaded priced at INR 1,49,999 and the Ranger Base Model at INR 1,39,999 (both ex-showroom) Notable feature of the Ranger is its claimed range of 200 to 250 kilometres on a single charge which is among the highest in the current electric two-wheeler market The vehicle uses a next-generation LiFePO₄ battery a chemistry known for better thermal stability Backed by a 3-year or 30,000 km warranty on the battery Komaki appears to be making a direct appeal to riders seeking reliability and low maintenance for longer routes The Ranger features a front windscreen designed to enhance aerodynamics and rider comfort It also includes a 7-inch TFT digital display offering advanced connectivity and instrumentation and a sizeable 60-litre storage capacity that supports practical usage for extended rides These features suggest the model is not only performance-focused but also mindful of day-to-day convenience and usability on longer journeys Gunjan Malhotra, Co-founder, Komaki Electric Vehicles, stated that the company intends to deepen its market penetration with the Ranger. She added that the design and engineering have been developed with long-distance EV cruising in mind, a segment that has seen limited attention so far. the vehicle features convertible seats and a load capacity of up to 500 kg making it suitable for both goods and passenger transport Komaki Electric Vehicle has introduced the CAT 3.0 NXT electric fleet designed to support last-mile delivery services across various industries The launch comes ahead of the festive season with Komaki offering a range of features aimed at boosting the efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as micro Available with a choice of two battery options—Graphene and LIPO4—showroom prices are INR 1,19,999 and INR 1,49,999 respectively Komaki is offering a limited-time introductory cashback offer of INR 7,500 until 31st October The CAT 3.0 NXT electric fleet is designed for all-day use with the company claiming a range of between 180 km and 200 km on a single charge Komaki's focus is on supporting businesses that require frequent short-range deliveries particularly in urban and semi-urban areas where electric vehicles can offer significant environmental and economic benefits The flexibility allows operators to easily switch from passenger service to cargo loading The design reflects a commitment to practicality and efficiency enabling a seamless transformation between different uses The CAT 3.0 NXT is equipped with parking assistance and a triple disc brake system for enhanced safety and a self-diagnosis function are designed to improve the user experience and ensure the vehicle’s reliability The vehicle also offers a three-gear mode—eco and turbo—allowing for adjustments based on terrain and speed needs and convertible design provide further utility catering to the requirements of a diverse user base The X3 series employs pioneering technologies, featuring a high-capacity lithium-ion battery with long life and quick charging ability to ensure extended range and a hassle-free ride. Volume 3 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.625410 This article is part of the Research TopicPrevention of Abuse and Harassment in Athletics and SportsView all 10 articles their “collective denial effectively blinded [them] to the possibilities that they might actually be harboring or facilitating sexual [and others forms of] exploitation” Although figures like Leung are well-intentioned they lack the means to ensure athlete well-being because they know only when their organization has failed: when they get a report of abuse If their only safeguarding metric consists of fumbles and failures they cannot measure the opposite: how well their organization is doing in making athletes feel safe simple fixes to athlete abuse prevention won't do Nothing short of a cultural revolution is required A safeguarding model in which teams are rewarded for cultivating a constructive culture—as judged by athletes—is an innovative approach in sport athlete-centered culture demonstrates that sports organizations care and can also avert physical Undergirding this proposal is the theory of positive reinforcement (Skinner, 1953) This well-established theory focuses on the environment and provides a known driver of human motivation: favorable performance consequences participants in sport may be more motivated to make meaningful behavior changes when positive consequences such as recognition and encouraging feedback (e.g. “carrots”) are used rather than negative consequences such as sanctions and dismissals (e.g. Using this carrots-rather-than-sticks model the lead author (JLK) is now discussing a reinforcement-based abuse prevention plan with the U.S soldiers will be asked to respond to a “Trust Culture Checklist,” enabling feedback and recognition of soldiers and their supervisors If coaches and others engage in healthy athlete-centered behaviors the culture should improve and athletes' welfare should thrive their coach speaking “in a tone that conveyed respect,” and “making necessary adjustments for pain/injury.” No questions directly ask about maltreatment reasonable inferences can certainly be drawn If few to no positive interactions are indicated If an abundance of positive interactions are identified the team may be enjoying a near-absence of abuse and victimization—the ultimate goal Winning skippers went beyond giving directives; they regularly inquired about their crews/sails as they shouted out words of encouragement Athletes can be asked to complete the Checklist weekly on their phones (or other devices) so that input/feedback can be summarized on graphs To ensure athletes are free of repercussion or retaliation individual data are kept strictly confidential; only group scores are shared athletes indicate if their coach “welcomes input/feedback from the team.” Teams who have been retaliated against by coaches are less likely to indicate that their coaches embrace critiques shout-outs can be given to coaches for responsible mentorship and to athletic directors for broadcasting team accomplishments discuss suggestions for the following week struggling coaches are given an opportunity to seek out guidance while the athletic director can acknowledge coaches with strong improvement/accomplishments Celebrations can be held monthly with results disseminated to top team officials and sponsors coaches could be screened for evidence of supporting athlete well-being Compensation packages could reward sports authorities for sustaining a positive culture Sports authorities have an opportunity here to follow the management adage “we treasure what we measure.” Rather than waiting for reports of abuse, Leung, for example, could use this safeguarding metric to proactively create “a safe, positive and encouraging environment where athlete voices are heard” (Allentuck, 2019) she could recognize coaches for right-doing and even brag to Sarah Hirshland about teams' safety and social health Hirshland could highlight national governing body presidents who are successful in keeping athletes safe—possibly rewarding them with extra resources “Maybe what used to be OK is not OK anymore,” she said Had Haney had real-time information about her athletes' responses to her coaching she might have changed her interactions with them Marathoner Carrie Mack said of Fleshman: “We state our own needs and they're accepted and heard… That's what's radical By galvanizing athletes and coaches around a positively embracing, athlete-centered culture, sports organizations can show they truly care, achieving Raisman's dream that no one would “ever ever have to say the words, ‘Me too”’ (Raisman, 2018) All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest For lending their generous time and expertise to this project and others over the years Yetsa would like to thank the affiliates and members of the Sports Equity Lab Judi would like to thank colleagues and friends: David Black and Martha Wilson for their inspiration and much-appreciated support over the past decade 1. ^Here we use “authority figures in sport” or “sports authorities” to refer broadly to people in sport settings with real or perceived power over athletes including coaches national sport governing body presidents/directors international federation presidents/directors International Olympic or Paralympic Committee leadership Allentuck, D. 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Komaki, amxrb21ha2lAZ21haWwuY29t Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish Tuesday | May 06 2025 | unveiling India’s first fully loaded electric cruiser The model will be available in two variants: Ranger – Fully Loaded and Ranger – Base Model at a price of Rs 1,39,999 Bringing about the confluence of power and endurance Ranger exhibits a range of 200-250 km that allows riding all day long without stopping and the integration of the next-gen LiFePO battery further makes the ride safer a front transparent windscreen is installed in the vehicle It also features a 7-inch TFT display for driving advanced connectivity and the 60L additional storage enables convenient long hauls for riders The model has been launched with the purpose of revolutionising the EV sector with the most powerful and advanced feature-packed electric cruiser cutting-edge features and compelling design that can grab the attention of onlookers Being well-supported to facilitate long-distance cruising the vehicle can be considered India’s first true electric cruiser the vehicle is well supported by a 3-year or 30,000 km warranty on the battery The model has been designed with the purpose of enabling long-distance cruising in electric vehicles that is sure to ace the game in the sector.” The Komaki new Ranger model will be available at Komaki's website utkarsh@businessworld.in  Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on our latest news EV-maker Komaki has launched three scooters under the SE series The three new electric scooter models are SE Pro Here are more details on the new scooter range and SE Max are majorly built on the MG Pro model but come with revised styling to make them look sportier The Komaki SE Pro model comes with a 2.75 kw NAGR battery covering a range of 110-120 km the Komaki SE Ultra model is embedded with 2.7 kw LiPo4 battery followed by Komaki SE Max with 4.2kw LiPo4 exhibiting a range of 200+ km The SE range also has SE Pro and SE ultra which serve single disc Speaking on the occasion, Gunjan Malhotra, Co-Founder of Komaki Electric said, “At Komaki Electric we are continuously involved in innovating to come up with highly competitive electric vehicles The launch of Komaki SE series is a testimony to our commitment and comes with enhanced performance while exhibiting a sporty look Affordable electric vehicles offer advanced technology and up to 150 km range per charge Komaki Electric Vehicle has announced the launch of two new models while the Ace model comes at INR 59,999 (all prices ex-showroom) The new models are being introduced in time for the festive season and are backed by attractive offers to encourage wider adoption of electric vehicles The Prime and Ace models feature regenerative braking and an auto-repair function allowing the vehicle to perform self-repairs to avoid breakdowns Both models are equipped with advanced 2–2.2 kWh lithium batteries The batteries are designed for enhanced energy storage offering a significant range of 100+ to 150+ km on a single charge The new models come with a 3-year warranty covering the motor starting from INR 45,999 for the low-speed variant feature a sleek design and are equipped with state-of-the-art safety technologies including self-diagnosis and wireless updates Komaki Revamped Flora Launched At INR 69,000 Dr. Komaki’s philosophy of care stresses the importance of listening to patients, being kind to patients, and learning from failure. She says, “I’m passionate to cure the patient. I will do everything to cure the patient, but I also always learn something. When we fail, we have to learn from that. I think that’s very important.”[2] Dr. Komaki received her medical degree from Hiroshima University School of Medicine in Hiroshima, Japan. She completed a fellowship at the VA Medical Center Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then completed an internship and residency in Radiation Oncology at St. Mary’s Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following this experience, she completed a fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.[2] After completing her medical education and training, Dr. Komaki spent time working in medical oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York until she was recruited to return to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as Section Chief of Thoracic Radiation Oncology.[2] Additionally, Dr. Komaki serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Radiology, and Journal of Women’s Imaging.[1]  Dr. Komaki is noted for her innovative research. She is the principal investigator in several important Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) clinical trials in lung cancer and has been named the Gloria Lupton Tennison Distinguished Endowed Professor for Lung Cancer Research at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.[1]  She has published more than 200 papers in peer-reviewed journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Seminars in Radiation Oncology, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Radiology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of National Cancer Institute, Cancer,  and Clinical Cancer Research.[1] Her recent publications include:[3] The Inherited KRAS-variant as a Biomarker of Cetuximab Response in NSCLC. Joanne B Weidhaas, Chen Hu, Ritsuko Komaki, Gregory A Masters, George R Blumenschein, Joe Y Chang, Bo Lu, Adam P Dicker, Jeffrey A Bogart, Yolanda I Garces, Samir Nara…>; Cancer Research Communications. 2023 Oct 11 High-Dose Once-Daily Thoracic Radiotherapy in Limited-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer: CALGB 30610 (Alliance)/RTOG 0538. Jeffrey Bogart Th…>; Journal of Clinical Oncology Terri Oppenheimer has been writing about mesothelioma and asbestos topics for over ten years She has a degree in English from the College of William and Mary Terri’s experience as the head writer of our Mesothelioma.net news blog gives her a wealth of knowledge which she brings to all Mesothelioma.net articles she authors Dave has been a mesothelioma Patient Advocate for over 10 years He consistently attends all major national and international mesothelioma meetings he is able to stay on top of the latest treatments He also personally meets with mesothelioma patients and their families and connects them with the best medical specialists and legal representatives available The information provided by Mesothelioma.net is not a substitute for professional medical advice Sierra Canyon girls basketball head coach Alicia Komaki has many fond memories of JuJu Watkins Komaki remembers the competitive fire Watkins brought to each practice and how she always demanded the best out of herself They also shared some unforgettable in-game moments together including a victory over third-ranked Sidwell Friends in which Watkins persevered through a pair of ankle sprains to lift the Trailblazers to No But one of Komaki's favorite Watkins stories didn't take place on the court Watkins was in Komaki's office doing homework when news broke that she was one of five student-athletes - alongside Caitlin Clark and Bronny James - to ink a Name Komaki received a notification on her phone about the historic deal and promptly flashed the screen at Watkins "This kid just became the first female high school athlete to sign with Nike and just kind of said it's true.' And it's not that there wasn't (any) gratitude or she wasn't grateful "It was as simple as just a turn of the head 'yep,' and then head back down and right back to business," Komaki added Watkins' dedication is among the reasons why she was the 2023 Gatorade National Player of the Year and consensus top prospect in her recruiting class There was never any doubt about her scoring ability: she averaged 21 and 27 points in her freshman and sophomore high school years respectively Watkins built on that foundation when she transferred to Sierra Canyon in 2021 for her last two seasons Komaki says she had a "simple conversation" with Watkins about all the different ways the game would come easier to her if she improved in certain areas Watkins would have chances to push the pace and attack in transition with her combination of power and athleticism if she secured more defensive boards increasing her activity on the offensive glass would provide easier putback opportunities as opposed to trying to score against double teams or fighting through ball denials in half-court sets Watkins' playmaking and defense were areas of focus Teams wouldn't be overly aggressive in their defensive schemes against her if she was sharing the rock and regularly getting her teammates involved The 6-foot-2 guard's lethal transition game got a boost if she was frequently forcing live-ball turnovers The Trailblazers captured their first California Interscholastic Federation - Southern Section Open Division title in school history during Watkins' senior year The Los Angeles native set career highs in points (27.5 per game) adding 2.5 steals and 1.7 blocks in her final Sierra Canyon campaign "It's never really too much of an exciting time to walk into practice "I was always incredibly impressed with her practice mentality "She always wanted to do her best in practice She wanted her teammates to get better," Komaki added You kind of knew you were gonna get the best version of her at practice." A post shared by @iamkomaki where she had one of the greatest campaigns by a first-year player in recent memory The teenager led the Trojans to a Pac-12 Tournament title and their first Elite Eight berth since 1994 She set the tone on opening night with a 32-point performance against Ohio State breaking legendary Lisa Leslie's school record for points by a freshman in their debut 4 Stanford three months later to set a new USC single-game scoring mark Watkins averaged 27.1 points on 40.1% shooting in last season's NCAA scoring race Her 920 total points were the most tallied by a freshman in Division I women's basketball history surpassing the previous benchmark that stood for 40 years She was two points shy of overtaking Tamika Catchings for the NCAA Tournament record for points by a first-year player Opposing schools resorted to junk defenses at times because they had few answers for Watkins' offensive arsenal footwork to manoeuvre around defenders at the rim and a fearlessness on drives that earned her more trips to the foul line than anyone last season Watkins had no problems pulling up in the mid-range or kicking the ball out to teammates on the perimeter when teams took the paint away Her passing ability gave her chances to attack in isolation The 19-year-old used step-backs or jab steps to create space from defenders whenever she faced one-on-one coverage her defense was no afterthought: Watkins finished third in the Pac-12 in steals (2.3) and sixth in blocks (1.6) Watkins became one of five players in Pac-12 history to register at least 750 points She was a unanimous All-American first-team selection and received the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award as the top shooting guard in women's college basketball Yet she still has so much room for improvement The Pac-12 Freshman of the Year had a tendency to take some ill-advised shots and was occasionally over reliant on her dominant right hand Watkins' offseason was also devoted to learning how to manage pace. She worked out with USC alum DeMar DeRozan and picked nine-time All-Star Paul George's brain to get a better understanding of how she can weaponize her own cadence "She's always known that's kind of the next level for her: changing tempo I think she's always been preached that," Komaki said "And so it's understanding how much changing the pace will change her game Watkins' development as a leader will be just as crucial to the third-ranked Trojans' championship bid She had the benefit of leaning on Ivy League transfers McKenzie Forbes and Kayla Padilla for guidance as a freshman Now it's on Watkins to provide similar mentorship with seven freshmen and two key transfers (Kiki Iriafen Talia von Oelhoffen) joining the fold this season It's not something that'll come easy for Watkins But Komaki doesn't foresee issues because Watkins has always been a leader by example Watkins' teammates feed off her play and competitive spirit They see how much she cares and what she's willing to do to win "People are going to look to you because they trust and believe in you She leads by who she is - she doesn't have to ever say a word," Komaki said "She's gonna lead by that (competitive) look in her face by how she shows up for big games and big moments You don't ever not believe that she's putting in the work." With Clark's WNBA success and UConn star Paige Bueckers soon to follow in her footsteps many see Watkins as the next face of women's college hoops And that status comes with bigger expectations There'll be plenty of eyes on USC as Watkins looks to lead the storied program to glory for the first time since the Women of Troy went back-to-back in the mid-1980s Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb surrounded Watkins with more talent ahead of her sophomore year Iriafen's one of the top rebounders in the country and provides low-post scoring presence Von Oelhoffen is expected to take some ball-handling duties off Watkins' plate Five-star recruit Kennedy Smith could make an instant impact and is familiar with Watkins from going head-to-head in high school Step back for a minute and it's hard to believe USC's in such position only two years after a 12-win campaign and 10th-place Pac-12 finish Watkins' decision to play about 10 miles from home completely revived the program USC's rivalry showdown against UCLA last January was its first sellout crowd for a women's basketball game since 2007 Average attendance quadrupled from the previous season Top local recruits like Smith are choosing to stay instead of leaving This is what Watkins envisioned when she committed to USC She wanted to help Gottlieb build a program whose success would extend far beyond her years there Winning a national championship is the first step towards restoring USC's legacy - and writing her own "I think it would mean everything," Komaki said of Watkins leading her hometown school back to the summit "It's extra of course because she's from L.A. Because she (chose) a program that wasn't a winning program "Let's get (Watkins) and then the people will come they've done an incredible job of that and it worked so it's gonna be good enough for anybody else in the country." The electric vehicle brand Komaki, before the festive season, introduced the new model of Cat 3.0 NXT that comes up with two battery variants enabling sustainable all-day use and supporting SMEs and MSMEs in growing their businesses Built with a sturdy metal frame and convertible seats the electric scooter offers generous seating space and a loading capacity of up to 500 kg making it practical for transporting both goods and passengers The new Cat 3.0 NXT’s convertible design allows it to effortlessly transform into a loader providing versatility for various transportation needs it also includes features such as parking assist/cruise control both sides special brake levers with incline locking three gear mode with green eco sport turbo its convertible design enables a smooth transition into a loader providing enhanced flexibility to meet various transportation needs Gunjan Malhotra, Co-Founder of Komaki Electric Division said “Our vision at Komaki is to strengthen the small businesses to flourish their businesses at every corner around the nation through innovative which will empower businesses to be eco-friendly and promote last-mile delivery operations.”  Komaki Electric offers a range of innovative and stylish electric two-wheelers including e-scooters bikes and cycles that promote sustainable transportation.  Komaki Electric Vehicle introduces the MG PRO Lithium series at INR 59,999 Equipped with LiFePO4 batteries and smart auto-repair Komaki Electric Vehicle has launched its latest offering under its 'Har Ghar Komaki' campaign.As per the firm's statement the vehicle is designed to cater to the daily needs of Indian households starting at INR 59,999 (ex-showroom) The MG PRO Lithium series combines affordability with advanced technology offering a family-friendly electric scooter that boasts impressive range and reliability As part of Komaki’s high-speed category the scooter is equipped with a powerful 2.2 kW and 2.7 kW LiFePO4 battery delivering a remarkable range of 150 km on a single charge This ensures practicality for families with busy routines the MG PRO features an auto-repair function capable of resolving minor technical issues autonomously Komaki has also prioritized user confidence by offering a comprehensive 3-year/30,000 km warranty on the motor alongside a 1-year warranty on the charger The series utilises lithium ferro phosphate (LiFePO4) battery technology coupled with an app-based battery health monitoring system These features make the scooter not only a practical choice for Indian households but also a step towards sustainable urban mobility "The MG PRO Lithium series is more than just an electric vehicle; it's a solution for families seeking a reliable By blending affordability with cutting-edge technology Komaki reaffirms its commitment to making electric mobility accessible to every Indian home This launch is a testament to our dedication to innovation and sustainability." The MG PRO Lithium series embodies Komaki’s mission to revolutionise daily commuting with green mobility solutions while ensuring families have access to reliable This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Times Bull the rising prices of petrol and diesel are not only affecting the pockets of the general public but environmental pollution is also increasing continuously people are now turning to electric vehicles instead of conventional fuel-powered vehicles The government is also running many schemes to promote electric vehicles If you are also thinking of buying a great electric bike which gives good features as well as great average and stylish look then Komaki Ranger can prove to be a great option for you which looks like Bajaj Avenger and gives strong performance Read More : Volkswagen’s Affordable Electric Car Launched, Premium Features With Powerful Engine New Electric Hatchback Is Introduced By MG! Launching Soon In India Komaki Ranger is specially designed for long distance trips It has a 12 volt 60 AH lithium ion battery which is capable of covering a distance of 180 to 250 kilometers on a single charge This bike is a great option for those who travel long distances daily and want to avoid rising fuel costs It has the facility of 80 speed cruise control so that you can set the speed of the bike according to your convenience Komaki Ranger not only gives strong performance which make it different from other electric bikes It has Bluetooth connectivity and a large 7-inch display screen which makes traveling on the road even more comfortable which helps in stopping the bike safely even at high speed If you want to buy this Komaki Ranger Electric Bike then its on-road price is Rs 1 lakh 99 thousand If you cannot pay the entire amount at once then you can also buy it on a down payment of Rs 15 to 20 thousand finance facility is also provided from financial institutions like HDFC Bank and Shriram City so that you do not have any problem in buying the bike The Komaki Ranger is specially made for those who travel a distance of 100 to 150 km daily and are looking for a comfortable Its look is inspired by the Bajaj Avenger and it is one foot longer than the regular bikes Looking at the government’s policies to promote electric vehicles it would not be wrong to say that electric vehicles are going to be the vehicle of the future Read More : Discounts On Kawasaki Ninja Bikes In March 2025, Check The Details New Hero Splendor Plus Xtec Available With Front Disc Brake, Check All The Details Hindi Timesbull © 2025 Times Bull Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Baseball manager Noritsugu Komaki cannot clearly recall the moment his team won the summer National High School Baseball Championship for the first time “It was as if time had stopped,” said Komaki after Kyoto International Senior High School clinched the title “I was simply impressed that we accomplished such a splendid feat.” When the final batter of Kanto Daiichi High School from Tokyo struck out swinging in the bottom of the 10th inning on Aug Kyoto International had completed a remarkable journey of overcoming humiliation Komaki played second base for Kyoto Seisho High School in his first year The team played the predecessor of Kyoto International in the first round of the Kyoto prefectural qualifier for the 81st National High School Baseball Championship Komaki went on to play infield at Kansai University an acquaintance asked him to give instructions to the Kyoto International team on weekends Many children of ethic Korean residents in Japan were enrolled in Kyoto International and its baseball team featured several international students Komaki had to use gestures to teach the students how to play the game “More than half of our teammates knew almost nothing about the sport and those players inevitably made errors when the ball was hit to them,” Komaki said “They similarly struggled to make contact at the plate.” But Komaki was moved by the students’ efforts to learn on the school’s cramped baseball field that measured less than 70 meters on each side “The students loved baseball and did their best to improve,” he said Komaki quit his job at a bank to devote himself to coaching Kyoto International Kyoto International competed in the spring national championship for the first time at Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture Kyoto International advanced to the final four now a pitcher with the professional team Yokohama DeNA BayStars “These opportunities on the stage of Koshien helped to nurture our players,” Komaki said Kyoto International became the national champion “What our team is today could only be realized because many students worked so hard while gritting their teeth,” he said “I just want to say thank you so much for presenting such a wonderful summer vacation to this middle-aged man.” BASEBALL/ International school from Kyoto wins Koshien title Dreams dashed: ballplayers despair after Koshien canceled Koshien high school baseball tourney held for 1st time in 2 years BASEBALL/ Male students to join females as placard bearers at Koshien Koshien baseball championship unites entire Tohoku region Cheerleaders at Koshien take steps against secret filming Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission Komaki Ranger 2025 is new electric mobility It is made for riders who take the style and wrap it in the whole sustainable package The Komaki Ranger 2025 sets a new standard for Indian electric two-wheelers with its powerful motors and reliable battery range is not only stylish enough for city rides but also comfortable and commanding enough for long stretches on open roads A passionate 5 kW BLDC motor powers the Komaki Ranger 2025 offering its delightful sustenance through different kinds of topography Whether you ride through the busy city streets or hit the open road to cover miles this electric motor will take you to places that not all roads can take you with its reliable performance and efficiency Read More: Game Over of Honda, Bring Home Benling Falcon With Stylish Look And Amazing Features Read More: SVITCH CSR 762 Electric Sports Bike: The Classy and Strong Avenger of Tomorrow The Komaki Ranger 2025 stands out due to its exceptional range It is able to travel a distance of around 200–250 kilometers on just one charge allowing room for daily commutes and even longer trips on occasion The battery needs only about four to five hours to become fully charged This device effectively serves daily users who live close to each other The excellent combination of this range and quick charging makes it much more suitable for city and semi-urban users The Komaki Ranger 2025 is the first off-cruiser bike shape The ergonomic design and wide seat area provide comfort this electric bike has been designed keeping in mind the needs of both going to the office and holidaying with disc brakes at the front and rear for great stopping power and control in all conditions Read More: Ampere Reo Elite: A Smart Electric Scooter for Everyday Commutes, Know Features Read More: Okinawa PraisePro: An Elegant Electric Scooter With Smart Performance, Know Price The Komaki Ranger 2025 probably comes at the price of around 1.86 lakhs placing it nicely in the category of relatively upmarket but accessible electric cruisers in the Indian market This pricing reflects the cutting-edge technology and cruiser-style comfort that it provides the Komaki Ranger 2025 makes a valuable option for that sort of rider who does not want to compromise on style or performance in shifting to electric The Komaki Ranger is one of the newest electric bikes in the market from Komaki Designed with all the advanced details and features the Komaki Ranger promises to deliver a great ride This Komaki Ranger electric bike gives the rider performance and is useful explaining why most riders are excited about the ability to move about in an environmentally friendly way let’s dive into the detailed specifications The Komaki Ranger is powered by a 5 kW BLDC motor and performs quite strongly for a variety of road conditions It has a very commendable range of 140-160 km per charge which would be easy for daily commutes but also comfortable on longer outings The battery takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete its charge It is also safe because it comes with disc brakes at the front and rear sides The body type of the bike places it under the electric cruiser category with regard to styling and functionality The Komaki Ranger encompasses a rich suite of features which provide for effective riding It comes with an integrated Combi Brake System and Bluetooth connectivity for connections with mobile devices Riders can benefit from riding modes and cruise control with the feature of comfort in long rides by the riders The bike features an adjustable windshield primarily protecting the rider from a maximum flow of wind There are digital displays of the speedometer and trip meter for essential riding information to be known in advance while riding seamlessly Great key features for the Komaki Ranger are that the battery claims up to 200 km in the eco mode which is more than enough for long-distance travel without frequent charging it has speakers and call/SMS alerts with a great riding experience Split-seating design will guarantee comfort to the rider as well as passenger Advanced visual information is ensured through a 7-inch TFT display There are other safety features like low battery indicators and an adjustable windscreen too to its appeal There are two variants-the XE and XP-and buyers can opt according to their choice and budget Project part of a broader renovation project at company’s facilities in Komaki Japan – Sumitomo Riko has completed the construction of a new rubber bearings production facility in Komaki The factory was built as part of a project to renovate the entire Sumitomo Riko’s Komaki facilities to enhance environmental effects and efficiency at the site will produce rubber bearings for bridges and housings Spanning an area of 162,100 sqm and total floor area of 6,660 sqm the plant was constructed with an investment of Yen2.7 billion (€17 million) The factory features solar panels and can generate 700MWh of renewable energy per year with the potential to export excess energy to other factories at the same site it is the first in the Sumitomo Riko factory to receive ZEB (net zero energy building) certification A subscription to European Rubber Journal includes: Already a subscriber? Log in here Komaki has announced an amazing deal of purchasing two X3 scooters for just Rs 99,999 in celebration of International Women's Day By Sanorita Komaki Electric Vehicle has launched the new X3 series in India with prices starting at Rs 52,999 (ex-showroom) The Komaki X3 series boasts premium alloy wheels and a streamlined The integrated LED lighting boosts the modern aesthetic while enhancing safety through improved visibility This ideal blend of style and functionality transforms the X3 from a mere mode of transport into a visually striking and highly practical option The Komaki X3 will be available at Komaki dealerships nationwide and through e-commerce platforms Also Read: 2025 TVS Jupiter 110 Launched with OBD2B Compliance at Rs 76,691 in India ‘The launch of our new X3 series can be considered another milestone in leading the EV revolution of the country As we work towards expanding our consumer base the new model has been devised specifically for fulfilling the needs of women riders it resonates with our larger purpose of creating EVs that boost the entire ecosystem by fostering smarter The X3 stands as a testament to our commitment to sustainability The Komaki X3 is designed with the modern commuter in mind seamlessly blending power and practicality It has a top speed of up to 55 km/h and a range of 75-100 kilometres on a single charge offering the perfect balance of performance and efficiency effortlessly tackling various road conditions It comes equipped with a disc brake system Also Read: 2025 Simple One Electric Scooter Launched at Rs 1.66 Lakh in India, Claims 248 Km Range Other highlights include smart assist functions such as parking repair assist Stellantis India Rejigs Leadership Roles Ahead of Leapmotor Debut MG Windsor EV Pro Launched at Rs 17.49 Lakh, Gets Bigger Battery and More Features Formula E: Mahindra Racing Secures Podium Finish with De Vries in Monaco E-Prix TVS Sport ES+ Variant Launched at Rs 60,881 in India; Here's What it Offers Scorpio-N, Thar, Bolero Help Mahindra Record 19% Total YoY Sales Growth in April Komaki X One is a truly excitement-packed electric scooter that comes with modern technology and eco-friendly commuting Its smooth ride with advanced features at an affordable price makes it so special Many attention-grabbing electric scooters were noticed because of smart functionalities and promising performance With a perfect combination of affordability and innovative design Komaki X One turns out to be a practical choice for daily commute The Komaki X One has been priced in the range of ₹35,999 to ₹59,999* highly appreciable for price-to-performance The ex-showroom price of the Delhi city starts with the variant at ₹35,999 and goes up to ₹59,999 based on the variant and the features chosen Komaki operates with several discounts and offers on special sales which makes it a much better deal for enthusiasts of electric scooters The transmission is automatic as the speed and style make it so The power for urban commutes that is smooth and efficient is developed by the hub motor The Komaki X One features have regenerative braking and a 30 V lithium-ion battery Safety remains assured for all the kind of commutes wherein the drum brakes on both the front and rear ensure safe braking changing the operating pace of the scooter according to a rider’s preference Komaki X One is powered with a completely digital instrument console and remote start functions to make it a smart and convenient technology-commuting option for those wishing to ride The 1.54 kWh battery is claimed to provide a range of 55 km while the motor comes with a 3-year or 30,000 km warranty so you do know there’s peace of mind when it comes to durability and performance its one seater configuration plus a passenger footrest in combination with under-seat storage gives more convenience when using the Komaki X One Handling also becomes easier during daily commuting with the added park assist and carry hook The electric scooter is suited for urban or city use because of the comfort that seats and practical under-seat storage have provided Komaki XGT X1: Komaki XGT X1 has left all the motorcycles behind because this scooter has amazing features which are not even available in motorcycles It has a range of 85km to 100km and a top speed of 60km per hour Let me tell you that this electric scooter also has a digital screen which displays speed then the scooter has a digital speedometer which shows speed battery life and other features and if we talk about the weight capacity of this scooter It has front and rear disc brakes which makes the performance of its braking system very strong and if we talk about the suspension of this scooter then front and rear suspensions have been provided which makes the scooter comfortable then  it has a 1800W BLDC Hub motor and a 1.68kWh lithium ion battery which gets fully charged in just 4 to 5 hours Komaki X1 has a powerful motor which helps this scooter to cover a distance of up to 100 km because without a good motor any scooter is completely useless then it will be available at an initial price of only Rs 47,400 then you will get it at a price of about Rs 78,920 If you want to buy this electric scooter on EMI as well you will get an initial EMI of only Rs 1,466 per month About Us Company Overview Philosophy Corporate Policy Corporate Profile Officers Corporate Organization History Exhibition Facilities Event & Exhibition MHI Group’s Declaration to achieve Carbon Neutral by 2040 CEO Message Outline of MHI Group Business Area Global Network Region Products Business Alphabetical Order Locations Head Offices & Domestic Offices Research & Innovation Center Works & Plants Overseas Offices Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works Hiroshima Machinery Works Mihara Machinery Works Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works Takasago Machinery Works Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works Sagamihara Machinery Works Hitachi Works Kure Works Procurement Procurement Policy MHI Group Supply Chain Sustainability Promotion Guidelines Procurement Network Registration REGIONS Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in AMER Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in EMEA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in APAC Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in THAILAND Our Business Key Solutions CCUS Hydrogen and Ammonia Data Center Products Energy Aircraft Space Ship & Ocean Transportation Material handling Environment Automotive Industrial machinery Infrastructure Living & leisure Defense Engineering Technology 01 CARBON NEUTRAL WORLD 02 INNOVATION 03 MHI CORE TECHNOLOGIES 04 R&D CENTER, FACILITY 05 DIGITAL INNOVATION Intellectual Property Yokohama Hardtech Hub Technical Review Nuclear Energy Systems Quality Assurance Bidding information Engineering Business Decarbonization Occupational Health and Safety Profile Videos MHI Engineering, Ltd. 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For more information about the use of cookies on this site, please review our cookie policy in our Terms of Use. And please confirm that you agree to use of cookies by clicking Yes.Terms of Use State Coach of the Year Alicia Komaki gets instructions out to her players from Sierra Canyon of Chatsworth (left) during key moment of CIF Open Division state final At right she gets a hug from senior Amanda Olinger We hope you like this free post on CalHiSports.com. Please help us out today by becoming a member of our Gold Club so you can see all of our great content, including some of our upcoming all-state girls basketball teams. For more on special offer to get signed up for $3.99 for one month, CLICK HERE (Associate editor Harold Abend contributed to this post) it might look like it’s been a breeze in the early years of Alicia Komaki’s coaching career She’s been the head coach at Sierra Canyon of Chatsworth for seven years and already has four CIF state titles None of those state finals have actually been that close including this year’s 69-51 triumph over Pinewood of Los Altos Hills for the Open Division title earlier this month in Sacramento This year’s team at Sierra Canyon also capped a 33-1 season with the only loss coming to league rival Windward of Los Angeles wasn’t watching Komaki and her girls try to survive a hurricane of three-pointers in their CIF Southern California Open Division title game matchup against Clovis West of Fresno in a contest that was played at Buchanan With the hometown gym rocking in support of the Golden Eagles Sierra Canyon had to rally from a 22-point deficit in the first half That comeback was completed with a 74-70 triumph head back to the San Fernando Valley and then prepare for the trip to Sacramento that would be made two days later Komaki is at the top of this pyramid of coaches from the USA Under 16 national team in photo taken in summer of 2017 Los Angeles Windward’s Vanessa Nygaard is on the bottom “That’s just crazy,” Komaki said on Wednesday when told she would now be on the all-time list of State Coaches of the Year It’s just an awesome circle of life.” Kiernan first asked Komaki to coach when she was just 19 years old She worked at Troy as an assistant while finishing up in college at Long Beach State and continued to work at her alma mater for three additional seasons after Kiernan had departed for Mater Dei Komaki also switched from Troy to the Monarchs and worked there for two seasons until 2012-13 when she applied for the job at Sierra Canyon and was hired The two coaches continue to have a strong relationship with Kiernan often providing support through text exchanges The one he sent after Komaki’s team lost its one game to Windward seemed to be quite helpful “I think we do try to avoid playing each other as much as we can,” said Komaki who will take a 182-43 career record into next season “He’s been such a great mentor But we are now both in the Open Division and he obviously wants to win for his own team first It’s just nice to have that kind of a relationship with somebody you respect so much.” some of Komaki’s youngsters had to grow up fast Junior guard Vanessa De Jesus led the team in scoring at nearly 16 ppg but in the final few games junior Ashley Chevalier stepped up with some great outings Junior Alexis Mark also displayed versatile skills guard Angela Bacoulis and center Amanda Olinger rounded out the starting lineup and both hurt the opposition with Bacoulis hitting three-pointers and Olinger blocking shots and grabbing rebounds “We had a good group of competitors,” Komaki said It also helped that the Trailblazers have such a tremendous program at Windward in the same league Not only does head coach Vanessa Nygaard’s program still have Sierra Canyon beat for winning CIF Open Division titles (two to one) but prior to this year’s first game in January it was a 2-16 record that the Wildcats had over the Trailblazers Sierra Canyon also hadn’t beaten Windward head-to-head in nearly four years “It’s just a competitive coach’s dream (to be in the same league as Windward),” Komaki said “They are as good as it gets and I think have been the best in the state over the last 10 years I told Vanessa we’d see you three times this season ‘We’ll see.’ We did.” Komaki has enjoyed the support of her parents for all of her journeys (she said her dad went to every game this season and called the Clovis West game the “best Komaki win of all time”) but this year she also coached for the season as a married woman She was married last July to Clint Kreutner She indicated in one text to Kiernan that she was learning not to bring home coaching worries to her new husband and that she was enjoying the improved balance in her life McKinsey Hadley holds up ball after team at Serra (Gardena) won 2017 CIF Division I state title in Sacramento Mark Tennis is the co-founder and publisher of CalHiSports.com. 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Don’t forget to follow Mark on the Cal-Hi Sports Twitter handle: @CalHiSports Find out how you can get access to more exclusive content one-of-a-kind California high school sports content Learn More Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Komaki XGT X4: Through Electric Vehicle Buying Guide here you know the details of the e-scooters available in the market in which today we are talking about the long range premium electric scooter which is also very strong in terms of design and features Here we are talking about Komaki XGT X4 Electric Scooter and here you will know the complete details of its price then it have features like a digital instrument console LED turn signal lamp and low battery indicator in this electric scooter then it has a disc brake in the front wheel and a drum brake in the rear wheel Combi braking system has been installed with this braking system Along with a telescopic type hydraulic forks suspension system in the front and a spring based shock absorber system in the rear 31 Ah lithium ion battery pack in this electric scooter which is paired with an electric hub motor The company claims that once fully charged this scooter gives a riding range of 90 km then the company has launched the Komaki XGT X4 electric scooter in the market with a starting price of Rs 1.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and this price goes up to Rs 1.24 lakh on the top variant The Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) advances mutual interest in American and Japanese peoples.  Regular business hours to resume on Tuesday LEADING U.S.-JAPAN EXCHANGE IN HOUSTON FOR 57 YEARS Houston’s MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center and Japan celebrate the 75th anniversary of peace but also those who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of others in the aftermath of the horrifying tragedy It was the childhood experiences in the wake of the bombing of Hiroshima that led Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) supporter and accomplished radiation oncologist Dr Ritsuko Komaki Cox (Emeritus Professor from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and Adjunct Professor of Radiation Oncology and Scientific Research Departments at the Baylor College of Medicine) to her decision to become a cancer investigator and physician the family returned to their hometown when she was four years old to assist family that had survived the atomic bomb at the age of 11 after exposure to atomic bomb radiation was diagnosed with leukemia and passed nine months later Sadako attempted to fold 1,000 origami paper cranes with the help of Sadako’s older brother and their classmates raised funds and built the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park in honor of Sadako and the many other child victims of the atomic bomb Komaki began to study medicine at the University of Hiroshima where she focused on the affects of A-Bomb radiation on the human body Having grown up with friends and family affected by this radiation Komaki felt it her mission not only to treat those who suffered but also work towards a world where those lost are not forgotten and that a war that took so many lives is not repeated Komaki’s passionate fight to rectify the damage caused by radiation has been highlighted in The New York Times Dr. Komaki’s full story can be read in Aya Fujiwara and David R. Marples’ newly released book,  Hiroshima-75: Nuclear Issues in Global Contexts. Komaki’s interview broadcast on the August 6 2020 edition of “Houston Matters” discusses how growing up in Hiroshima inspired her medical career All content © 2025, Japan-America Society of Houston, Inc., unless otherwise noted. | 2990 Richmond Ave, Suite 670, Houston, TX 77098 | Phone: 713.963.0121 | PRIVACY POLICY Komaki XGT X One Electric Scooter If we talk about electric scooters everyone wants to buy the best electric scooter at a low price many companies have launched Katra electric scooters in the Indian EV market the number of electric scooters offering better features and performance at a low price is significantly less this post will discuss the best electric scooter ever Which easily fits in anyone’s budget the name of this electric scooter is Komaki XGT X One Electric Scooter we will discuss budget electric scooters in detail This electric scooter was launched by the new company Komaki Private Limited Its design and specifications have become very advanced and floristic The company has launched it in five variants: 48 V Its base variant is priced at Rs 47,400 ex-showroom Charging time and autonomy of Komaki XGT X One Charging time of Komaki XGT means its range is quite good Although many companies have launched Katra electric scooters in the Indian EV market The braking system of this electric scooter is also perfect It has a disc brake in the front wheel and a drum brake in the rear a telescopic type hydraulic fork suspension system has been included in the front and a spring-loaded shock absorber system in the rear Komaki Ranger: In view of the increasing demand for electric vehicles in the Indian market Komaki Ranger electric bike with a range of 160km has been launched in the market Which is seen with great features and great design This electric bike is seen with a sporty look The company has launched this bike completely in bullet design This electric bike is going to compete with Royal Enfield Bullet This electric bike is available in the best features along with low price Talking about the features of this electric bike the company has used features like Bluetooth connectivity system and mobile connectivity system along with a 7-inch TFT display inside this electric bike This electric bike is also seen with advanced features like call SMS alert and low battery indicator This electric bike is also the best in safety features the company has used a 4kwh lithium ion battery in this electric bike to make its range great This bike has the ability to run up to 160 km after charging within 4 to 5 hours This electric bike has a top speed of 80 km per hour This electric bike is available in the best features along with affordable price the company has launched this electric bike in the Indian market with a cheap budget This electric bike is currently available with an initial ex-showroom price of Rs 1.75 lakh which is the cheapest electric bike with a range of 160 km at this price Komaki Ranger Sports Bike: For the youth looking for a sports bike today we have brought such an Electric Sports Bike from Komaki which will provide a range of up to two hundred and fifty (250) kilometers in a single charge This bike is equipped with many safety features like semi-digital instrument cluster digital speedometer and the battery warranty of this bike is given to us for 3 years Let’s know about Komaki Ranger Sports Bike in detail Read More: Yamaha Ray ZR 125: Indian-Made Scooter Makes Waves in Europe with Over 13,400 Units Shipped The design of Komaki Ranger Sports Bike is very impressive which looks somewhat like Royal Enfield’s Bullet but in this bike we get to see many advanced features from Komaki If we talk about the features of this bike then in this bike we get to see semi-digital instrument cluster disc brake wheel and single-channel ABS for safety Read More: Hyundai Venue S(O)+ August 2024 Offer: Up to Rs 55,000 Discount on Top-Selling SUV with New Electric Sunroof Variant Komaki Ranger Sports Bike is provided with a 3.6 kWh lithium ion battery It is a non-removable NMC type battery and if we talk about its range then it can cover up to 250 km in a single charge we get all the classic features like auto repair switch and if we talk about the charging of this electric bike then it takes only four hours to charge from 0% to 100% And the battery warranty of this bike is given to us for 3 years it is a BLDC hub mounted motor in which we are given a top speed of up to 80 km per hour in this we also get disc brakes in both front and rear Read More: Citroen Basalt Coupe SUV Launch Delayed: What to Expect on August 9, Design, Specs, Features, and Pricing If we talk about the price of Komaki Ranger Sports Bike then you will get to see Komaki Ranger Sports Bike in the market for just Rs 1.85 lakh Let us tell you that this bike is available in only one variant till now no other variant of it has been launched in the market Read More: अगर CNG कार के हैं मालिक तो अपनाएं ये टिप्स, बचेगी जान! पढ़ें पूरी खबर Komaki Ranger: Komaki company has launched electric scooters and many great electric bikes in the Indian market the company also launched the first electric cruiser bike in the Indian market It also has excellent features that are very long-lasting Talking about the features of the Komaki Ranger electric bike Let us tell you that the company has used a 4.5kWh lithium-ion battery and a 5kW electric motor in the Komaki Ranger electric bicycle which gives the bike a range of up to 250 km on a single charge with great power And it takes 4-5 hours to get fully charged If we talk about the price of the Komaki Ranger Electric Bike the cost of this electric cruiser bike starts from Rs 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom) Komaki Ranger Sports Bike is provided with a 3.6 kWh lithium-ion battery it can cover up to 250 km on a single charge We get all the classic features like an auto repair switch and parking assist when talking about its features When we speak about charging this electric bike it takes only four hours to charge from 0% to 100% And the battery warranty for this bike has been given to us for three years MHIAEL also services V2500 and PW4000 engines at the facility Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) has announced the first induction of a Pratt & Whitney geared turborfan (GTF) engine at its recently expanded facility in Japan is the second in Japan and the 11th worldwide for the GTF MHIAEL inducted the first PW1100G-JM engine Incorporating GTF engines is part of an overall expansion of the facility which also services V2500 and PW4000 engines a move it says ultimately tripled the MRO capacity the expanded facility is expected to increase its commercial engine MRO capacity from 5-6 units per month to more than 10 units per month by 2026 MHIAEL says after completing the industrialization process securing the required certifications and finishing the necessary technician training the shop is now able to provide full disassembly assembly and test capability for the engine type.  this will lead to more immediate support for customers in the Asia-Pacific region where the GTF aftermarket is currently served by the likes of Pratt & Whitney’s Eagle Services Asia in Singapore IHI in Japan and MTU Maintenance Zhuhai in China “We are constantly evaluating the size and shape of the GTF MRO network to ensure that it can support the growing fleet and customer demand for aftermarket service anywhere in the world the number of shops in the network has doubled,” says Kevin Kirkpatrick vice president of aftermarket global operations at Pratt & Whitney.  “MHIAEL’s experience has already been demonstrated by their work supporting Pratt & Whitney’s PW4000 engine and the IAE V2500 engine We are excited to be working with them in a larger capacity,” adds Kirkpatrick president and chief executive officer at MHIAEL we are ready and are excited to support the increasing demands of PW1100G-JM overhauls.” Aviation Week Intelligence Network's Commercial Aviation 2023 Fleet & MRO Forecast data projects a 22.5% compound annual growth rate from 2023-32 for the GTF engine family in Asia-Pacific James Pozzi covers the latest industry news from the European region and beyond He also writes in-depth features on the commercial aftermarket for Inside MRO insight and analysis from our award-winning editors delivered to your inbox daily Pianist and B-3 player Keiko Komaki will join the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra for a March 4 concert Keiko Komaki has become a go-to pianist in New Orleans When Keiko Komaki moved to New Orleans from Japan in 2006 the pianist and B-3 player couldn’t speak English very well but she knew how to play “Big Chief,” she says with a laugh She let the music speak for itself — in fact Komaki had spent years studying New Orleans piano greats like Professor Longhair so it wasn’t long before she found consistent work playing around the city “I had really good opportunities to sit in with really amazing musicians,” Komaki says including the late blues singer Marva Wright Over the years, Komaki has become a go-to pianist in New Orleans the Wild Magnolias and many others on stage she plays regularly with Marc Stone and Colin Davis as well as in a new trio with guitarist June Yamagishi and drummer Donald MaGee Komaki also has been a part of the globe-spanning multicultural Playing for Change Band since 2013 But Saturday, March 4, will be the first time Komaki has played with Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. She’ll join NOJO at the New Orleans Jazz Market for a program celebrating women in jazz which also will feature vocalist Quiana Lynell There’s a lot the New Orleans vocalist is excited about right now March is Women’s History Month and several New Orleans events throughout the month will highlight the importance of women to the history of the city’s music including at the Jazz & Heritage Center’s Chanteuse series and gender disparity is especially severe in areas like songwriting in some situations when I show up to a gig — I’m a woman and I’m Asian “That makes me feel like I have to do really good at the job — I gotta do better than men and started learning classical piano at 5 years old from her aunt Komaki went on to study music at Kunitachi College but the Wild Magnolias blew open the doors for her to New Orleans music The Mardi Gras Indian funk band was playing the Blue Note Tokyo jazz club and a friend helping to organize the show invited Komaki and you nicely listen to classical music,” Komaki says Komaki sought out more. New Orleans music isn’t necessarily big in Japan, she says, but there are pockets of enthusiastic fans of New Orleans trad jazz and funk — conversely there is a robust contingent of Japanese musicians who now call the area home including Wild Magnolias guitarist June Yamagishi trombonist Haruka Kikuchi and drummer Mayumi Yamazaki band members flew to New Orleans to take in that year’s Jazz Fest Komaki got to sit in with the Wild Magnolias on that trip “Because I already knew a lot of songs in New Orleans funk many musicians really welcomed [me],” Komaki says This year, Komaki says, she is working on a solo album, a follow-up to her first EP, "Nostalgia," released in 2020 After more than 15 years of accompanying many of the city’s top players she wants to “take time for myself at some point.” “I gotta release my own album to see who Keiko Komaki is — to show them who Keiko Komaki is.” More information about Komaki’s March 4 performance with NOJO can be found at thenojo.com. And find more about Komaki at keikokomakimusic.com 'I wanted to photograph the people I love in the places they love.' Keep up with the latest at calendar.gambitweekly.com Email Jake Clapp at jclapp@gambitweekly.com based on events that happened in 2014 at the Whitney Biennial Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Komaki Electric, a company focused on manufacturing electric vehicles, announced its scooter- Flora, priced at Rs 69,000. Flora, features heat-resistant Lithium Ion Ferro Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, delivering a power of 3KW. The iron-containing cells highlight Komaki’s dedication, enhancing fire resistance in the LiFePO4 battery and demonstrating their commitment to safe e-mobility in Indian transit. Flora has a detachable battery which is easily installable and removable by the rider. The dashboard includes a self-diagnostic meter, backrest, parking, and cruise control. Additionally, there is a seat with boot space. Moreover, safety is ensured with a front brake of 270x35mm Disc and a drum brake at the rear. Flora delivers a mileage of 85 to 100 kilometers on a single charge. Komaki Flora scooters are available in four luxurious colours – jet black, garnet red, steel grey, and sacramento green. Furthermore, the scooter features a robust steel chassis designed to withstand the rigors of Indian roads, ensuring durability. The re-launch of the Komaki Flora model marks a pivotal moment in the clean mobility sector. Moreover, it promises riders an exhilarating experience with the latest advancements in EV technology. Prices start from ₹78,000 for the single battery trim, while you have to pay ₹34,000 extra for an additional battery Komaki has launched two new scooters – the Komaki LY and the Komaki SE. Both models have a highlight feature: a dual battery option. The Komaki LY starts at ₹78,000 (ex-showroom) for the single battery variant, while the dual battery variant ups the price to ₹1,13,999 (ex-showroom). The Komaki SE comes in three trims: SE Eco (₹96,968 ex-showroom), SE Sport (₹1,29,938 ex-showroom), and the SE sport performance, the dual battery variant priced at ₹1,28,000 (ex-showroom). Both of these scooters use a 3kW hub motor. The LY has a top speed of 60 kmph, whereas the SE has a higher top speed of 80 kmph. The single battery LY offers a range of 80-100 km, while the dual battery variant extends that to 160-200 km. The SE's range varies by trim, with the Eco model offering 75-90 km, the Sport reaching 110-140 km, and the dual battery SE sport performance achieving 150-180 km. Regenerative braking with three modes on both scooters provide the claimed range for different riding styles. Charging time for each battery remains to be 4 hours for a 0 to 90% charge and 55 mins more for the 100%. This is where the SE shines with a dual charger system where you can plug in 2 batteries simultaneously to charge. This being said, if you are going for the single charger variant the charging time on a dual battery variant is going to be long but not bothersome if you consider an overnight charge where you change the battery in the middle of the night. Parking Assist, Cruise Control, Reverse Assist remain common on both scooters. What is additional on the SE is Keyless entry and combi-braking as it also gets disc brakes. The SE gets a 20 L boot space while there is no clarity on the LY’s boot capacity. MG Windsor EV Pro vs MG Windsor EV: What's Different? Jehan Adil Darukhanawala 6 May, 2025, 6:32 AM IST We promise the best car deals and earliest delivery! Volume 9 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.706887 This article is part of the Research TopicEmerging Approaches in Amphibians: Evolution, Development, and BeyondView all 5 articles Buergeria frog tadpoles exhibit high thermal tolerance and are occasionally found in water pools that temporarily exceed 40°C With the aim of understanding how they can cope with the severe heat stress we performed RNA-seq of three heat-treated (38°C) and three control (25°C) tadpoles and compared their transcriptomic profiles We identified 382 differentially expressed transcripts A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis of these transcripts further identified hub proteins involved in protein degradation and global suppression of DNA transcription and mRNA translation Along with the avoidance behavior against high water temperature these endurance mechanisms potentially support tadpoles to survive in high temperatures for short periods of time Similar mechanisms may exist in many other amphibian species whose habitats are prone to high temperatures a better understanding of how organisms cope with extreme stressors can reveal important molecular mechanisms enabling them to survive in such environments thermal conditions pose significant challenges to ectotherms the survival and distribution of organisms are largely determined by temperature whereby an appropriate response to thermal stress is essential for their survival The high thermal tolerance necessary for survival at these temperatures demands protective transcriptional and subsequent cellular responses to such stress are expected to play essential roles in Buergeria frogs inhabiting hot spring environments Transcriptional and proteomic responses of anurans to cold or freezing temperatures have been previously characterized, and genes and proteins related to heat shock, ubiquitin-proteasome, antioxidation, and glycogenolysis were identified in response to low-temperature stress (Kiss et al., 2011; Nagasawa et al., 2013; do Amaral et al., 2020) transcriptome analysis related to heat stress has not been reported presumably due to the lack of well-known heat-tolerant frog species which are known to inhabit hot springs and exhibit high thermal tolerance are suitable subjects for studying the transcriptional response to explicit heat stress Given their avoidance of high-temperature waters (Wu and Kam, 2005; Komaki et al., 2020) Buergeria frogs may be less exposed to long-term heat stress it may be more important for these frogs to endure temporary heat stress while moving away from the stressor to further understand the molecular mechanisms and strategies that function in response to heat stress we performed a comparative transcriptome analysis of heat-treated and untreated B We collected B. otai adult females and males in Hualien, Taiwan in August 2013. The adult individuals were kept in a laboratory where they then laid eggs. It is unclear whether the eggs were laid by a single female-male pair or not. Eggs were transferred to approximately 25°C water tanks (∼50 L) with filtration systems and 9:15 light-dark cycle. The water temperature was chosen according to previous studies (Chen et al., 2001; Wu and Kam, 2005) Hatched tadpoles were kept under the same condition until use in thermal experiments Tadpoles were fed boiled spinach once a day Six tadpoles at Gosner stages 26–28 (Gosner, 1960) were moved into two 1000-mL glass beakers containing 500-mL of 25°C water and were maintained for a day in incubators. After an additional 12 h fasting, three tadpoles were directly moved into a glass beaker with 38°C water which is slightly cooler than their possible thermal limit (∼40°C) (Komaki et al., 2016a) We confirmed that all three tadpoles did not exhibit any abnormal behavior after a sudden temperature change The other three tadpoles were moved into a beaker with 25°C water We maintained the water temperatures of each beaker for approximately 4 h using incubators and then tadpoles were euthanized by pithing immediately after they were taken out from the water Bodies were transferred into a RNAlater Stabilization Solution (Thermo Fisher Scientific Total RNA was extracted from the whole-body using a RNeasy mini kit (Qiagen Germany) following the manufacturer’s instructions where RNA-seq was performed using Illumina Hi-Seq 2000 (Illumina Since amphibian tadpoles were not subject to ethical review in Hiroshima University where the experiment was conducted at that time, no institutional ethical approval was obtained. This study was carried out in compliance with the ARRIVE (Animal Research: Reporting of In Vivo Experiments) guidelines.1 In the experimental procedures using living tadpoles we made an effort to minimize stress of individuals following Guidelines for Live Amphibians and Reptiles in Field and Laboratory Research developed by the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists in 2004 A likelihood ratio test based on TMM values was applied in the analysis Transcripts with an FDR-corrected p (q-value) ≤ 0.05 and an absolute value of log2 fold change ≥ 3 were defined as differentially expressed transcripts We used the default settings and set the e-value threshold to 10–5 and only the top hits for each contig were considered in the downstream analyses For an overview of the transcriptomic change in response to the heat stress we performed a protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis and functional enrichment analyses based on transcripts that were differentially expressed and annotated by BLASTP search The degree centrality method measures the number of interactions each protein participates in and betweenness centrality measures how often the shortest paths connecting two other proteins pass through the given protein Proteins with a higher score of degree centrality or betweenness centrality were regarded as more important hubs in the networks We conducted enrichment analyses implemented in STRING database to identify gene ontologies and features overrepresented by differentially expressed and BLASTP-annotated transcripts The available frameworks in the STRING analysis were GO (Gene Ontology) annotations KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathways SMART (Simple Modular Architecture Research Tool) protein domains We performed three independent analyses: upregulated transcripts and all differentially expressed transcripts (upregulated and downregulated transcripts) strength and Fisher’s exact test p-values were calculated and the significance threshold was set to FDR-corrected p-value < 0.05 Strength is the log10-transformed number of proteins belonging to a certain category divided by the expected number of proteins belonging to the category when proteins were randomly extracted from the database and indicates the degree of enrichment In the quantification of transcripts, 17,679,945 reads, on average, were processed per sample, 92% of which were pseudoaligned onto any contigs. Based on the log-likelihood ratio test q-value and log2 fold change thresholds from differential expression analyses, we found 147 and 235 significantly upregulated and downregulated transcripts in response to the heat stress, respectively (Figure 2 and Supplementary Table 2) There were 131 and 190 coding regions predicted by Transdecoder from 147 upregulated and 235 downregulated transcript sequences Volcano plot depicting transcriptomic change in response to heat stress Significantly upregulated and downregulated transcripts are indicated by red and blue dots Horizontal dotted line represents the FDR-adjusted p-value (q-value) = 0.05 and vertical dotted lines represent the absolute value of log2(fold change) = 3 Triangles represent transcripts with q-value < 10–5 tropicalis as a reference protein sequence annotated 86.7% (113 upregulated and 165 downregulated transcripts) of Transdecoder-predicted coding sequences There were overlapped annotations among transcripts and the unique number of annotations was 232 The second-largest PPI network consisted of 10 proteins Figure 3. Protein-protein interaction networks derived from the STRING web database. Node size represents degree centrality (Supplementary Table 2) Gene symbols obtained in BLASTP annotation using X tropicalis as a reference are presented in each node Red and blue nodes represent proteins with upregulated and downregulated expressions Gray nodes indicate that both upregulated and downregulated transcripts shared the annotations Proteins written in bold letters are those mentioned in the main text six subgroups were identified from the PPI networks: heat shock protein (HSP) Heat shock protein subgroup contained three proteins of GAK which had PPI interactions with GAK and DNAJA1 mRNA expression levels of these proteins were downregulated in response to the heat stress DNM1L, which had an interaction with GAK, mediates mitochondrial fission. Upregulation of this gene was also reported in a cow and mouse in response to heat stress (Yu et al., 2018; Chen et al., 2020). Under the heat stress, DNM1L-induced mitochondrial fission does not play a protective role for the cell but leads to apoptosis (Yu et al., 2016) The other translation regulation subgroup contained CHD9 and NCOR2 which were closely located to the KMT2 family in the PPI network three proteins (KMT2A–C) of the lysine methyltransferase 2 (KMT2) family were included This family mainly functions as a histone methyltransferase and is thus known as a transcriptional regulator KMT2A and KMT2B were upregulated whereas KMT2C was downregulated Ubiquitination subgroups including FBXW4, UBR4, RNF126, and HERC4 formed an independent PPI network. They are ubiquitin-related proteins and known to promote ubiquitination and degradation of proteins (O’Leary et al., 2016; UniProt Consortium, 2019) All of these proteins are E3 ubiquitin-protein ligases expression patterns were different: FBXW4 and UBR4 were upregulated and HERC4 and RNF126 were downregulated in response to the heat stress except for the coiled-coil and kelch repeat can be directly or indirectly linked to methyltransferase activity Results of STRING functional enrichment analyses based on combined dataset of upregulated and downregulated proteins Through a comparative transcriptomic analysis we identified hundreds of transcripts differentially expressed between heat-treated and control tadpoles of B Knowledge-based analyses imply that our transcriptome analyses detected sets of genes with important functions in coping with the heat stress the PPI network analysis identified hub proteins with functions such as HSPs the contrasting expression pattern of KMT2 genes implies that specific regulatory mechanisms we identified differentially expressed genes involved in the activation and suppression of transcription and translation genes involved in forming the eIF4F complex These results imply that gene transcription and translation are globally suppressed in B the mechanisms contribute to the prevention of misfolding protein synthesis under heat stress Stress granule formation is a well-known cellular stress response and prevents RNA from being translated the upregulation of CHD9 possibly be related to the body plan change associated with accelerated metamorphosis in combination with above-mentioned protein synthesis suppression ubiquitination-mediated protein degradation may contribute to reducing dysfunctional proteins we cannot provide a clear explanation for the up- and downregulations of each E3 ligase gene in response to the heat stress the contrasting expression patterns strongly suggest that these genes play different roles under heat stress they can be controlled by negative feedback These gene-specific functions and regulations may underlie the suppression of HSP genes in response to heat stress It has been demonstrated that tadpoles prefer cooler water (Wu and Kam, 2005; Komaki et al., 2020) and the water temperature in hot springs can drop at night due to the lower air temperature; thus tadpoles can avoid long-term exposure to heat even in hot spring environments it probably important for them to tolerate the short-term heat spike The present study showed that the majority of hub proteins identified in this study had functions related to suppression of protein synthesis and subsequent prevention of protein misfolding These responses should negatively impact tadpole development if the suppression persists the mechanisms are not likely to be sustained under long-term heat stress Buergeria tadpoles may adopt a combination of suppressive transcriptional responses to tolerate occasional heat stress and avoidance behavioral response to prevent long-term heat exposure Suppression of protein synthesis under heat stress is not a mechanism specific to hot spring tadpoles but a widely conserved mechanism. Thus, the mechanisms identified in this study were not evolutionarily acquired in Buergeria lineages. Many anuran species lay eggs in temporally formed shallow water pools, such as paddy fields, whereby water temperatures can reach 36°C (Maruyama et al., 2017) although the present study employed rapid and acute heat stress and did not take into account acclimation effects that may occur in the field a wide range of anuran species may have a similar transcriptomic response to heat stress as that observed in B It should be noted that the sample size in this study is small it is possible that the set of differentially expressed genes may change when the sample is increased To reduce the uncertainty arising from the small sample size we mainly focused on the summarized characteristics of upregulated and downregulated gene sets obtained from enrichment and PPI network analyses It is also important to mention that this study only focused on annotated transcripts This means that even if there are novel heat stress response-related transcripts specific to Buergeria frogs they cannot be identified in this study design Since RNA-seq data obtained in this study is publicly available it will possible to approach this point in future studies genes showing tissue- or cell type-specific heat stress response patterns are unlikely to be detected in this study The differentially expressed genes identified in this study are genes whose expression patterns do not conflict among tissues or cell types RNA-seq data obtained in this study are deposited in DDBJ Sequence Read Archive (DRA) (BioProject accession number: PRJDB12187). Codes used in this study are available on GitHub (https://github.com/RolyPolyCoily/BuergeriaOtai_2021) Ethical review and approval was not required for the animal study because amphibian tadpoles were not subject to ethical review in Hiroshima University where the experiment was conducted at that time; therefore no institutional ethical approval was obtained carried out field and laboratory works and data analyses MM carried out data analyses and participated in the writing of the draft and YL participated in sample collection and critically revised the manuscript carried out laboratory works and data analyses All authors gave final approval for publication The study was supported by the JSPS KAKENHI (18K14795 and 25-5065 for SK and 23710282 and 18K06365 for TI) All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its 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