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Electric Motorcycles for a More Human Future

Tau Lotus, Inc. is on a mission to provide sustainable mobility solutions that support government initiatives for clean air and carbon emission reductions. We are endeavoring to create outstanding electric-powered motorcycles with completely integrated features that fits into the modern urban lifestyle. We are currently perfecting our prototype and plan to go to market in 2023. The Company is in the pre-revenue stage of development.

This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Capital, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

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REASONS TO INVEST

Our prototype incorporates swappable batteries for long-distance travel and cutting-edge security and safety features for a new highly efficient and affordable two-wheel EV option.

As countries like India ban the use of gas-powered two-wheel transportation, we believe that the $51 billion ASEAN two-wheel vehicle market has a massive growing need for electric vehicles that are affordable to the average household.*

Our lead engineers connected during their time working for one of the biggest aviation suppliers over their belief that entrepreneurship can solve the world’s major problems. Now, our prototype is tested and complete, and we believe we are ready to launch end of May of 2023.


*Information from NITI Aayog (Source)





the pitch

Wolfhound Motors is Tau Lotus's new urban mobility brand that is all about modern lifestyles, convenience, and reducing pollution. We believe that digital integration of mobile devices and our lives in the cloud with our vehicles is key to delivering the convenience we are all used to. The first electric vehicle we are planning to bring to market is the E18 R a full-blooded, powerful, electric motorbike.


At Tau Lotus, we are working to build an emission-free future for transportation with highly desirable, affordable, and efficient electric two-wheel vehicles. With easily swappable batteries to tackle even the strongest range anxiety for long-distance travel, and seamlessly integrated security and safety features, our goal is to provide a much-needed solution to the $51 billion ASEAN two-wheel transportation market. We have recently completed and tested our prototype, and plan to launch our commercial product in the first half of 2023. The Company is in the pre-revenue stage of development.




*The above is a computer-generated rendering of a future product. The product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.

The Problem & Our solution


Expanding Accessibility to Two-Wheel Electric Vehicles


For the majority of average households, increased gasoline prices and unaffordable electric-powered products are cost-prohibitive to purchasing two-wheel transportation solutions. Recently, the Indian government passed regulations to remove all gas-powered two-wheelers from the roads by 2030, creating a major need for affordable EV motorcycles (Source | Source).



Our affordable electric-powered motorcycles can provide higher load carrying transportation, long-range uninterrupted travel with the help of swappable batteries, and an enhanced rider experience with the help of completely integrated mobile devices, a built-in four-way camera system, a Bluetooth-integrated helmet, and keyless access. Once in-market, we plan to combine B2C and B2B sales strategies for the distribution of our motorcycles with subscription services (maintenance, repair, members community) as well as spare parts and accessories. 


*The above is a computer-generated rendering of a future product. The product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.



the market & Our Traction


A Completed Prototype Seeking to Define the Future of Transportation

Source | Source

*The average amount of 2-wheelers sold per month was calculated by averaging two-wheel sales from every December between 2018-2022.


The global two-wheel sector is valued at approximately $51 billion, with an average 1.8 million two-wheelers sales per month (Source). Due to growing environmental concerns, the future of the market is trending towards electric power. Meanwhile, the EV market is trending towards two-wheelers at a rate of 130% (Source). 


*Images displayed in this graphic are in the prototype phase, our prototype is currently not available on the market.


We have undertaken deep R&D in establishing functional requirements, and have developed 69 testing requirements for product safety and reliability. We have completed the development of our highly efficient battery system, integrated safety and security systems into the vehicle, and embedded IoT, monitoring metrics, and an integrated touchscreen dashboard connected to mobile phones and helmets. We plan to complete our production-level prototype for launch in early 2023. 


*Images used above are in the prototype phase, our prototype is not currently available on the market.



Why Invest


Bringing Eco-Friendly Mobility to Consumers

*The above is a rendering of a future product. Images are computer-generated demo versions. The product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.


Our mission is to provide affordable, accessible mobility to the average household in an emission-free and sustainable way. Our completed prototype stands out in the market for its highly efficient battery system and design connectivity facilitating convenience, vehicle security, and rider safety. We plan to focus our initial launch in ASEAN and South Asia, and believe that our compliance with global legislation allows for global growth in the future. Join us to become a part of the renewable energy revolution. 


*Images used above are in the prototype phase, our prototype is not currently available on the market.



ABOUT

HEADQUARTERS
100 West Broadway, Suite 610
Long Beach , CA 90802

Tau Lotus, Inc. is on a mission to provide sustainable mobility solutions that support government initiatives for clean air and carbon emission reductions. We are endeavoring to create outstanding electric-powered motorcycles with completely integrated features that fits into the modern urban lifestyle. We are currently perfecting our prototype and plan to go to market in 2023. The Company is in the pre-revenue stage of development.

TEAM

Vasu Ram Ayithi
Vasu Ram Ayithi
CEO and President
Vasu Ram Ayithi (Vasu) recently worked in Aerospace, Space and Defense engineering operations for over 25 plus years. He is a visionary. Vasu invents and creates products in a business that displaces market as a game changer by delivering excellent customer experience with enormous returns on investment. Vasu has proven this with his past employers and in his own business platforms already.

Vasu presents rich engineering and business management expertise. His primary core strengths are building businesses, envisioning products, developing, and manufacturing with practical & lean principles approach. He has vast knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance needs, in product design & certification, manufacturing of various product segments.

He developed offshore engineering centers, manufacturing units, integrated with two aerospace corporations at global level, also been part of few mergers and acquisitions. Vasu holds patents in Aerospace products. Vasu also developed a software ERP level product, integrates SIOP.

Vasu is holding two master’s degrees, one in Engineering (MS) and one in Global Business Management Administration (MBA) with his main BS in mechanical engineering stream.

Abraham Sarraf
Abraham Sarraf
Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
Abraham is co-founder of Tau Lotus and Wolfhound Motors. He is the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, building on his wealth of experience in the world of aviation, rail and transportation. An engineer by training for over 30 years he has worked in business development and deal making. Abraham has lead teams for some of the biggest supplier companies in transportation as well as for dynamic niche specialists creating custom products and services for clients worldwide. Having a clear understanding of the technical challenges and the wider business goals, Abraham knows how to deliver solutions in challenging environments.

With a strong grasp of what makes businesses tick Abraham also co-owns a wine maker and distribution company in France, supplying the world of transportation – aviation, rail and cruise ships – with excellent wines in innovative and environmentally conscious packaging. Abraham has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in his native Mexico and a bachelor’s degree in engineering and industrial management from Brigham Young University in the United States. Abraham has lived in the United States for almost 30 years being strongly invested in volunteering work for a children hospital and orphanage.

Christoph Geppert

Christoph Geppert

Branding and Product Design Lead

For the last four years Christoph has been living his dream, combining his passion for design and sustainability in one single project. Since 2018 Christoph has been developing an electric motorbike for India. Starting with the entrepreneurial ambition of longstanding client Tau Lotus, he developed the definition of the strategy for both the business and the brand, the technology concept and industrial design for the motorbike, investor engagement and sustainability assessment.

From Christoph’s early studies in management strategy and environmental economics at the University of St Andrews and in Münster, Germany in the early nineties, Christoph’s desire to utilize design as a driving force to advance sustainability has been clear. After several years of working as a strategic consultant, Christoph’s belief in design as a corporate tool for success was strengthened enough to study industrial design at Central St Martin’s College in London. This lead to design projects for the next 20 years ranging from strategic definition and name development to product design and aircraft interiors, websites and many other brand experiences. Clients range from large corporates like Qualcomm, Sony PlayStation, Nokia and British Airways to startups and disruptors like ecoATM, Floreon, Catwalk Club and Spring Bank. Christoph latest quest for learning means he is IEMA certified for Carbon Management and GRI certified for Sustainability Reporting.

TERMS

Tau Lotus Inc
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$4.50
DEADLINE
Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:59 AM UTC
VALUATION
$38.44M
FUNDING GOAL
$15k - $1.23M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$346.50
MAX INVESTMENT
$1,234,998
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
3,333
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
274,444
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Common Stock
SHARES OFFERED
Class B Common Stock

Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares

Most Recent Fiscal Year-End

Prior Fiscal Year-End

Total Assets

$81,346

$3,185

Cash & Cash Equivalents

$24,160

$3,185

Accounts Receivable

$0

$0

Short-Term Debt

$62,755

$60,260

Long-Term Debt

$0

$0

Revenue & Sales

$0

$0

Costs of Goods Sold

$0

$0

Taxes Paid

$0

$0

Net Income

-$24,334

-$39,878

*Maximum number of shares offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below. 

Investment Incentives & Bonuses*

Time-Based:

Friends and Family Early Birds

Invest within the first 72 hours and receive 10% bonus shares. 

Super Early Bird Bonus

Invest within the first week and receive 8% bonus shares.

Early Bird Bonus

Invest within the second week and receive 5% bonus shares.

Amount-Based:

Tier 1

Invest $1,000+ and receive 2% bonus shares.

Tier 2

Invest $2,500+ and receive 5% bonus shares.

Tier 3

Invest $5,000+ and receive 6% bonus shares.

Tier 4

Invest $10,000+ and receive 7% bonus shares.

*In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed. 

The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus

Tau Lotus, Inc. ("Tau Lotus" or the "Company") will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.

This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Class B Common Stock at $4.50/ share, you will receive 110 shares of Class B Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $450. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.

This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.

Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Owner’s Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus.

Irregular Use of Proceeds

The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments. Salary payments made to one’s self, a friend or relative.

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Vasu Ayithi

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6 months ago

Our first launch is about to go in one more day, we are so excited, and prepared to go to market. Thank you for all your support and investments in our company

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Vasu Ayithi

Tau Lotus Inc

7 months ago

We are excited about product launch on May 17, 2023, in Bengaluru India, our first launch.

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Furaha Bryant

7 months ago

I appreciate you Vasu Ayithi! Your name's fun 2 say! We must've talked or walked in much of the same way through life - fun in tuning gene'ration'ally in aims S🌞L names, selecting candidates hire 4 higher Sri aims!²¹⁸

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Furaha Bryant

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A great first raise. Are you in the space to incorporate or collaborate to upgrade the legacy of future ROI for everyone - shall we chat prior raise end? THX.

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Thank you for your interments. We appreciate you being part of our journey.

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