Hybrid Rickshaws
- An auto rickshaw is generally characterized by a tin/iron body resting on three small wheels, a small cabin for the driver in the front and seating for three in the rear.
- Hybrid vehicle is a vehicle which uses a mixture of power or fuel sources.
It is very noticeable nowadays, that owning a private vehicle in India is still reserved for the rich ones. That is why most of the population of India uses motorbikes and the auto rickshaws for mass transportation. But most of these vehicles are run by conventional engines which are powered by gasoline fuels. And inevitably more and more air pollution is accumulated everyday.
So in order to reduce air pollution, TVS Motor Company, Ltd. has developed the hybrid electric rickshaws. The concept was introduced at the 6th Auto India Expo in Delhi. It is now powered by 8 hp, hybrid driven, four stroke internal combustion engines which was developed by Solectria.
The new vehicle can reach a top speed of about 65 Km/h, which is a practical speed for crowded Indian cities. TVS has also made many improvements and made it suitable for frequent stops, extensive braking and occasional clear stretches of road.
It will be 20 per cent more fuel efficient and also have much lower emission levels. This would be perfect for reducing air pollution on the parts of the world which it is very common. So TVS Motors Co. deserves an appreciation for this very practical and environment friendly effort.
- Hybrid vehicle is a vehicle which uses a mixture of power or fuel sources.
It is very noticeable nowadays, that owning a private vehicle in India is still reserved for the rich ones. That is why most of the population of India uses motorbikes and the auto rickshaws for mass transportation. But most of these vehicles are run by conventional engines which are powered by gasoline fuels. And inevitably more and more air pollution is accumulated everyday.
So in order to reduce air pollution, TVS Motor Company, Ltd. has developed the hybrid electric rickshaws. The concept was introduced at the 6th Auto India Expo in Delhi. It is now powered by 8 hp, hybrid driven, four stroke internal combustion engines which was developed by Solectria.
The new vehicle can reach a top speed of about 65 Km/h, which is a practical speed for crowded Indian cities. TVS has also made many improvements and made it suitable for frequent stops, extensive braking and occasional clear stretches of road.
It will be 20 per cent more fuel efficient and also have much lower emission levels. This would be perfect for reducing air pollution on the parts of the world which it is very common. So TVS Motors Co. deserves an appreciation for this very practical and environment friendly effort.
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