Ampere Electric a subsiduary of Greaves Cotton to build scooters in Tamil Nadu!

[ADickerson]

Came across the above online this morning and thought, that's a bit of a coincidence. No idea where the name Greaves Cotton comes from but couldn't resist posting on here in case anyone knows a lot more than I.

https://www.electrive.com/2021/02/17/ampere-electric-to-build-scooter-plant-in-tamil-nadu/

[Brian Catt]

"Greaves Cotton" seems to have no connection to anything UK based, but will Moorland Blue be in their colour range? Will they play "Telstar" at ear-shattering volume at the scooter launch?

[John Wakefield]

Looks like they have mutated the GREEVES name to GREAVES to avoid a copy right issue, presumably Mr Deal would not approve. Quite a big outfit https://www.greavescotton.com/

[Dogsbody]

Typical motorcyclists adding two and two to make five. James Greaves and George Cotton formed the company in 1839! Partnership with Ruston And Hornsby in 1939 to make diesels in India etc so predates Greeves motorcycles somewhat. Interesting company history.

[John macleod]

Hi Adrian,

Hope all is good,

Cant wait to get out and have some tea!

I belive Richard Deal of Greeves Mortorcycles ltd is playing in electric, trials and mobility scooters.

We had a chat as I was looking for a few 24MX4 bits, but I didnt buy anything from him.

Kind regards John

[ADickerson]

Typical motorcyclists adding two and two to make five. James Greaves and George Cotton formed the company in 1839! Partnership with Ruston And Hornsby in 1939 to make diesels in India etc so predates Greeves motorcycles somewhat. Interesting company history.

Thanks for clearing that up, I shall sleep soundly in my bed to night now.

[Dogsbody]

Glad to be of assistance Must admit my first thought was the Cotton bit was cotton as in material until I read the full history of the company, quite interesting.