When you hear the name Hero in the context of two-wheeled vehicles, you probably first think of Hero MotoCorp. After all, the company has sold absolutely massive amounts of combustion-powered motorcycles and scooters in India for years. While the heads of Hero MotoCorp and Hero Electric are both members of the same family, the two companies are themselves not related—and a legal battle has been working its way through courts as a result.
As India shifts toward more electric vehicles—particularly two-wheelers—Hero MotoCorp understandably wants to shift its focus. However, according to Hero Electric managing director Naveen Munjal, the two companies adopted a specific agreement all the way back in 2010.
