Indian Autos blog

It is wonderful to watch new alternate fuel technologies coming to India. The government made sure that alternate fuel technology such as fuel cells and hybrids get due concessions in the 2012 Union Budget. Recently, we reported of a Chinese company Romai heading to Kerala with their Electric Auto rickshaws. Now it seems that New Delhi is also jumping the bandwagon although a bit differently.

What is the buzz all about?

A lot of Delhiites complain about hot summers with the Sun fiercely shining overhead. Well, that same aggressive Sun will help Delhiites commute to their office. New Delhi is all set to go green with Solar powered rickshaws.

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Cycle Rickshaws have always been eco-friendly. They were a popular means of transport until the mid-90′s when it was replaced by the Auto-Rickshaws (Hi-speed Rickshaws!). In an attempt to bring back the glory days of the Cycle rickshaw, The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed the ‘SOLECKSHAWA‘. It is a state-of-the-art, solar powered version of the humble cycle-rickshaw, which can be pedalled normally or run on a  [ Read More ]