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The TVS Flame is now available with twin spark technology

In the year 2007, when TVS launched Flame with twin-spark technology, it was forced to halt production due to a patent case violation lodged by Bajaj. Bajaj claimed it developed and patented the twin spark plug technology in 2002 and TVS was illegally utilizing its technology.

However on September 16, the Supreme Court allowed TVS Motor to sell the Flame brand with the twin spark plug technology. The court has also directed the suit before the Madras High Court, which is to be concluded by November 30.

After the court’s decision arrived in their favour, TVS Motor Co Ltd said on Friday that it reintroduced its “Flame” brand of motorbikes that feature twin spark plugs, after obtaining the necessary legal clearances.

You can catch biker boy Nazish’s review of the TVS Flame here.

The Bajaj ULC will use scooter/3-wheeler parts and DTSi technology

Bajaj, Renault and Nissan have sorted out the issues between them and are gearing up for the development of the ULC car which is targets the Tata Nano.

Bajaj might feature its Digital Twin Spark ignition technology in this low cost car. This technology works even better when combined with Computerized Direct Ignition system and the gen-next throttle response system.

In order to reduce the cost of the car, Bajaj will use around 70-80% of the parts currently used in motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers. Bajaj will use its existing two-wheeler manufacturing plants to set up assembly units for this low cost car rather than setting up a dedicated manufacturing plant for them.