Want To Know About How E-rickshaws work?
Traffic congestion and pollution are major issues in India and around the world, and they are only going to get worse in the upcoming years. There has been a lot of pressure on the automotive industry to provide better, more environmentally friendly vehicles. According to the latest policies, the Indian government is looking for a means to expand environmentally and economically responsible public transport options.
Though big cities like Kolkata and Delhi have mass transit options in terms of Metro, it lacks last minute connectivity. Therefore, known as special purpose vehicles, the E-Rickshaws have gained popularity in urban, semi urban and rural areas equally.
Since 2010, E-Rickshaws have been replacing pulled rickshaws and petrol/diesel/CNG auto-rickshaws in semi urban areas for the first and last mile of connectivity to bus stops, metro stations, etc. The following factors greatly contributed to the rise of E-Rickshaws:
1. Low operating cost
2. Reduced human labour
3. Environmentally friendly
4. Reaches every road, nook and corner
5. Minimal fares and reasonable profit
The ultimate cost of an E-Rickshaw is between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 1,50,000 and it is manufactured in an unorganized sector based on the customisation of the drivers. India, Bangladesh and China especially has seen tremendous rise in the number of E-Rickshaws on road.
How does an E-Rickshaw operate?
1# In contrast to traditional auto rickshaws, the suspension system, battery, and DC motor are what makes the E-Rickshaw operate. It has a brush less DC motor with a power range of 650 to 1400 Watts and a differential system at the back wheels.
2# The primary electronic components that make up an E-Rickshaw in India are the motor, controller, harness, batteries, and throttle. Any mismatch between these elements is undesirable and could have a negative impact on performance.
3# The M.S. (Mild Steel) Chassis, which is a 3-wheel design with a differential at the rear wheels, is used to construct e-rickshaws.
4# From passenger segments to cargo carriers, body designs differ. Depending on the type of operation, these are built to support weights between 400 and 500 kg.
Parts & working principle
The batteries are considered one of the most important parts that makes an E-Rickshaw operate efficiently. The majority of batteries used have a lead acid/lithium ion lifespan of 6 to 12 months. Most often, deep discharge/cycle batteries made for EVs are used.
The body is kept lightweight to extend the life of the battery. But batteries need to be replaced every few months. The durability of the set of batteries depends on their quality. Therefore it is of crucial importance that the battery is chosen from a trusted E-Rickshaw Battery Manufacturer.
Radix is a reputed E-Rickshaw Battery Manufacturer in India renowned for providing durable, reliable and low maintenance batteries that are highly efficient.
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