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Electric rickshaws (also known as electric tuk-tuks, [1] e-rickshaws, [2] Totos [3] and e-tricycles [4]) are small 3-wheeled vehicles powered by a battery-powered electric motor ranging from 650 to 1,400 watts (0.87 to 1.88 hp). These small electric vehicles have lower fuel costs than auto rickshaws and greater mobility than pulled rickshaws leading to their popularity and widening acceptance in some cities since 2008.[ citation needed] Electric rickshaws are mostly manufactured in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China. [5] [6]
Electric rickshaws gained popularity in India between 2015 and 2018. Although a host of unorganized producers dominate this segment, established manufacturers have also identified their growth opportunities and are expected to foray into the segment. [7]
When e-rickshaws were introduced to India via China in the late 2010s, sales were very sporadic and not widespread. Driven by the push for a greener transport industry (especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities), the e-rickshaw market has gained popularity and is likely to become more foundational to the transportation industry as more established producers enter into the segment. [7] [8]
These rickshaws have a mild steel tubular chassis, consisting of three wheels with a Differential mechanism sending power to the rear wheels. The motor is a brushless DC motor. The electrical system used in Indian versions is 48V and in Bangladesh is 60V. The body of the most popular Chinese version is made of very thin iron or aluminum sheets. Bodies made of fiberglass are also popular for their strength and durability, resulting in low maintenance needs. [9]
The vehicle's batteries are typically lead acid with a lifespan of 6 to 12 months. Deep cycle batteries designed for electric vehicles are rarely used. [10]
The load-carrying versions of these rickshaws differ in their upper body, load-carrying capacity, motor power, controller, and other structural aspects. At times, the motor power is also increased to carry loads up to 500-1000 kg.[ citation needed]
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Electric rickshaws are most popular in Asia, especially in China, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The low-cost Chinese models were the first electric rickshaws to become popular in those countries. China, Japan, India, and European countries (Switzerland, France, and Germany) have researched and developed electric tricycles for commercial transport and are attempting to capture the growing market in Asia.
Bangladesh began importing electric rickshaws in 2004 from China. In May 2011, the government banned the import and assembly of the vehicles, and ordered operating vehicles scrapped, because most are recharged through illegal connections. Importers said they would challenge the ban in court. [12] In 2021, the government again announced a ban, citing road safety. [13]
China is the largest manufacturer of electric rickshaws in the world, due to low labor costs, high production rates, and encouraging government policies on foreign trade, they import a large number daily. There are hundreds of electric rickshaw manufacturers and thousands of parts producers. Their main market is within small towns or cities with insufficient public transport. [6]
One of the first attempts to design electric rickshaws was by the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute in the late 1990s. [14] [15]
Today, e-rickshaws play a vital role in providing livelihood to people in India. Due to their low cost and high efficiency, they are accepted on the Indian streets, [16] but government policies have been threatening the e-rickshaw and banned its use in the capital city Delhi, [16] [17] but failed to put them off the streets. E-rickshaws are still rising in number and are widely used in Delhi and other parts of India. In Delhi, as per government official figures in April 2012, their number was over 100,000. [6] [18]
Initially, e-rickshaws were unregulated by any central law in India. However, the Delhi High Court banned the running of e-rickshaws in Delhi on 31 July 2014 over safety concerns raised through public interest litigation. [19] In a rally held for the regularization of e-rickshaws in Delhi, transport minister Nitin Gadkari said that "municipal corporations would regularize e-rickshaws by registering them for a fee of just ₹100. After registering the e-rickshaw, corporations will have to issue identity cards to drivers so that they can earn their livelihood easily." [20] Once the policy was in place, the corporation, along with traffic police, would have fixed the amount of the fine to be imposed for violation of the policy. [20] However, the policy was never implemented. Certain states like Tripura had regularized the e-rickshaws through municipal bylaws or state legislation. [19] In March 2015, the Indian Parliament passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 legalizing e-rickshaws. [21] By July 2015, battery rickshaws were available in many cities and were required to comply with Registration No. plate by R.T.O. with insurance.
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This article is written like a
personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative essay that states a Wikipedia editor's personal feelings or presents an original argument about a topic. (April 2020) |
Electric rickshaws (also known as electric tuk-tuks, [1] e-rickshaws, [2] Totos [3] and e-tricycles [4]) are small 3-wheeled vehicles powered by a battery-powered electric motor ranging from 650 to 1,400 watts (0.87 to 1.88 hp). These small electric vehicles have lower fuel costs than auto rickshaws and greater mobility than pulled rickshaws leading to their popularity and widening acceptance in some cities since 2008.[ citation needed] Electric rickshaws are mostly manufactured in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China. [5] [6]
Electric rickshaws gained popularity in India between 2015 and 2018. Although a host of unorganized producers dominate this segment, established manufacturers have also identified their growth opportunities and are expected to foray into the segment. [7]
When e-rickshaws were introduced to India via China in the late 2010s, sales were very sporadic and not widespread. Driven by the push for a greener transport industry (especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities), the e-rickshaw market has gained popularity and is likely to become more foundational to the transportation industry as more established producers enter into the segment. [7] [8]
These rickshaws have a mild steel tubular chassis, consisting of three wheels with a Differential mechanism sending power to the rear wheels. The motor is a brushless DC motor. The electrical system used in Indian versions is 48V and in Bangladesh is 60V. The body of the most popular Chinese version is made of very thin iron or aluminum sheets. Bodies made of fiberglass are also popular for their strength and durability, resulting in low maintenance needs. [9]
The vehicle's batteries are typically lead acid with a lifespan of 6 to 12 months. Deep cycle batteries designed for electric vehicles are rarely used. [10]
The load-carrying versions of these rickshaws differ in their upper body, load-carrying capacity, motor power, controller, and other structural aspects. At times, the motor power is also increased to carry loads up to 500-1000 kg.[ citation needed]
This article's tone or style may not reflect the
encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (June 2017) |
There are two types of solar vehicles:
Electric rickshaws are most popular in Asia, especially in China, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The low-cost Chinese models were the first electric rickshaws to become popular in those countries. China, Japan, India, and European countries (Switzerland, France, and Germany) have researched and developed electric tricycles for commercial transport and are attempting to capture the growing market in Asia.
Bangladesh began importing electric rickshaws in 2004 from China. In May 2011, the government banned the import and assembly of the vehicles, and ordered operating vehicles scrapped, because most are recharged through illegal connections. Importers said they would challenge the ban in court. [12] In 2021, the government again announced a ban, citing road safety. [13]
China is the largest manufacturer of electric rickshaws in the world, due to low labor costs, high production rates, and encouraging government policies on foreign trade, they import a large number daily. There are hundreds of electric rickshaw manufacturers and thousands of parts producers. Their main market is within small towns or cities with insufficient public transport. [6]
One of the first attempts to design electric rickshaws was by the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute in the late 1990s. [14] [15]
Today, e-rickshaws play a vital role in providing livelihood to people in India. Due to their low cost and high efficiency, they are accepted on the Indian streets, [16] but government policies have been threatening the e-rickshaw and banned its use in the capital city Delhi, [16] [17] but failed to put them off the streets. E-rickshaws are still rising in number and are widely used in Delhi and other parts of India. In Delhi, as per government official figures in April 2012, their number was over 100,000. [6] [18]
Initially, e-rickshaws were unregulated by any central law in India. However, the Delhi High Court banned the running of e-rickshaws in Delhi on 31 July 2014 over safety concerns raised through public interest litigation. [19] In a rally held for the regularization of e-rickshaws in Delhi, transport minister Nitin Gadkari said that "municipal corporations would regularize e-rickshaws by registering them for a fee of just ₹100. After registering the e-rickshaw, corporations will have to issue identity cards to drivers so that they can earn their livelihood easily." [20] Once the policy was in place, the corporation, along with traffic police, would have fixed the amount of the fine to be imposed for violation of the policy. [20] However, the policy was never implemented. Certain states like Tripura had regularized the e-rickshaws through municipal bylaws or state legislation. [19] In March 2015, the Indian Parliament passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 legalizing e-rickshaws. [21] By July 2015, battery rickshaws were available in many cities and were required to comply with Registration No. plate by R.T.O. with insurance.
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