GS Evo Motors Limited, the authorised distributor of JMEV electric vehicles in Sri Lanka, has launched the JMEV EWIND, a compact electric SUV designed to combine performance, advanced technology, comfort and safety.
The introduction of the EWIND marks another development in Sri Lanka’s growing electric mobility sector, offering motorists an electric SUV that combines a contemporary design with modern EV technology and an emphasis on efficient driving.
The JMEV EWIND features an aerodynamic exterior with LED daytime running lights, chain-inspired LED tail lamps, 19-inch alloy wheels and a distinctive modern profile.
Inside, the SUV offers a spacious cabin equipped with a panoramic moonroof with a retractable curtain, an ultra-thin suspended instrument panel and a D-shaped multifunction steering wheel. The interior also features multi-colour ambient lighting, premium finishes and electrically adjustable seats, including an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat and four-way adjustable front passenger seat.
The EWIND is offered with a single-motor front-wheel-drive configuration. Its electric powertrain delivers up to 108 kW of maximum power and 210 Nm of maximum torque.
According to GS Evo Motors, the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, combining responsive performance with the efficiency expected from an electric vehicle.
With its combination of electric power, technology-focused features and SUV practicality, the JMEV EWIND adds another option to Sri Lanka’s expanding electric vehicle market.
Seylan Bank Opens 295th ‘Pahasara’ Library at Central College Pannala
Seylan Bank PLC has reached another milestone in its flagship Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative with the opening of its 295th ‘Pahasara’ Library at Giri/Gemunu Central College, Ingaradaula, Pannala.
The library was officially opened on July 3 under the patronage of North Western II Zonal Assistant Director of Education Prasad Kinigama and Principal K.M. Wijerathne. The event was attended by Seylan Bank Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking Nilanthie De Meral, Assistant General Manager – Marketing and Sales Asiri Abhayaratne, Chief Manager – Marketing Nalin Karunaratne, Senior Manager – Sustainability Sandrine Gomez, Regional Manager – North Western Region Upendra Adhikari and Pannala Branch Manager N.G.R. Sanjeewa, together with other bank staff.
The newly refurbished library was handed over following the completion of ‘Pahasara Week’, a series of educational and student-focused activities conducted jointly by Seylan Bank and the school.
As part of the initiative, Seylan Bank provided the school with a collection of books, along with a laptop and smart board, supporting the integration of digital tools into the teaching and learning environment.
The programme also featured a range of activities aimed at supporting students beyond the classroom. These included a volleyball tournament for students in the Under-15 to Under-19 age categories, an art competition for Grade 1 students and a financial literacy programme for Commerce students in Grades 11, 12 and 13.
The financial literacy session focused on introducing students to the importance of saving and basic money-management skills at an early stage of their education.
Through the Pahasara initiative, Seylan Bank continues to support financial and digital literacy while contributing to educational development and environmental awareness among school communities across Sri Lanka.
Seylan Bank Assistant General Manager – Marketing and Sales Asiri Abhayaratne said the opening of the 295th library represents an important milestone as the bank moves towards its goal of establishing 300 Pahasara Libraries across the country.
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