Green Wheels India

My E-Bike Foton

2010-06-27T20:54:00.001-07:00

The third offering from the Sankalp group, My E-Bike Foton, is the largest in terms of dimensions and weight. Although it still shares the same motor and battery as the Sporty and Classic, so this makes me wonder if it has the least range and power among the three?

Item/Description Specification Parameter
Performance	Speed	<25km/h
	Range per charge	100 kmpc*
	Kerb Weight	82 kg
	Loading Capacity	120 kg
Dimension	L X W X H ( in mm )	1915 X 680 X 1200
Motor	Motor Type	BLDC Motor
	Rated Power	< 250 W
Battery	Battery Type	Sealed Lead Acid Battery
	Voltage	48 V
	Capacity	22 AH
Controller	Controller Type	PWM Controller
Charger	Charger Type	56 V, 3Amp
	Charging time	6-8 Hrs
Tyre	Tyre Size	16 X 3.0
Brake	Brake Front	Drum brake
	Brake Rear	Drum brake

* At the speed of 25Km/Hr and Payload of 75 Kg

The E-Bike Foton is priced at approximately Rs 30000

My E-Bike Classic Neo

2010-06-27T20:39:00.001-07:00

The My E-Bike Classic Neo is another bike from the Sankalp Group, similar to the sporty. But it sports a larger battery and is more durable enabling it to carry a heavier pay load.

Item/Description Specification Parameter
Performance	Speed	<25km/h
	Range per charge	100 kmpc*
	Kerb Weight	78 kg
	Loading Capacity	150 kg
Dimension	L X W X H ( in mm )	1900 X 650 X 1200
Motor	Motor Type	BLDC Motor
	Rated Power	< 250 W
Battery	Battery Type	Sealed Lead Acid Battery
	Voltage	48 V
	Capacity	24 AH
Controller	Controller Type	PWM Controller
Charger	Charger Type	56 V, 3Amp
	Charging time	6-8 Hrs
Tyre	Tyre Size	16 X 3.0
Brake	Brake Front	Drum brake
	Brake Rear	Drum brake

* At the speed of 25Km/Hr and Payload of 75 Kg

The price of the E-Bike Classic Neo is approximately Rs 30,000

My E-Bike Sporty

2010-06-26T03:30:00.000-07:00

The My E-Bike Sporty from the Sanklap group is a trendy looking bike, intended for the younger age group. Its available in two shades and has a decent range but an average top speed.

Item/Description Specification Parameter
Performance	Speed	<25km/h
	Range per charge	100 kmpc*
	Kerb Weight	76 kg
	Loading Capacity	120 kg
Dimension	L X W X H ( in mm )	1850 X 600 X 1100
Motor	Motor Type	BLDC Motor
	Rated Power	< 250 W
Battery	Battery Type	Sealed Lead Acid Battery
	Voltage	48 V
	Capacity	22 AH
Controller	Controller Type	PWM Controller
Charger	Charger Type	56 V, 3Amp
	Charging time	6-8 Hrs
Tyre	Tyre Size	16 X 3.0
Brake	Brake Front	Drum brake
	Brake Rear	Drum brake

* At the speed of 25Km/Hr and Payload of 75 Kg

The My E-Bike Sporty is priced at approximately Rs. 28,000

Savvy Go Lenli

2010-06-06T01:14:00.000-07:00

Savvy Go Lenli comes fitted with a maintenance free battery and has a low charge time of four to six hours. It has a load capacity of 75 Kg and the company has not disclosed its range as well.

Specifications of the Savvy Go Lenli:

Motor Power : 250 Watt
Load Capacity : 75Kg
Speed : 25Km/h
Charging Time : 4 to 6 Hrs
Rated Voltage : 48V
Battery : Maintenance Free Gel Battery, Deep Discharge 22 AH

The price of the Savvy Go Lenli is not yet known.

Savvy Go Leric

2010-06-06T00:47:00.000-07:00

The Savvy Go Leric is a sleek looking e-scooter available in multiple colours and is supposedly a zero maintenance bike. The company has not yet provided many details about this bike like the range and load capacities.

Specifications of the Savvy Go Leric:

Battery : Maintenance free gel battery, Deep discharge 22 AH / 48 volts
Rated Power : 250W Brushless DC Motor
Colors : Red, Blue, Green, White Yellow
MaxSpeed : 25 km/h
Charging time : 6-8 hrs
Payload : 75kg
Breaks : Rocker Hub Breaks

The price of the savvy go leric is not yet known.

Hero E-Sprint

2010-06-06T00:46:00.000-07:00

The high speed electric two wheelers coming from Hero is E-Sprint. Its a pure performance e-bike that delivers higher speed as compared to other Hero e-bikes. Some its highlights are superior controller, advanced throttle mechanism, sensor braking system, hydraulic front disc brakes, telescopic shockers and much more.

Specifications of the E-Sprint:

Speed : 45 km / hour
Range : 65 km /charge
License /Registration : Required
Motor Output (Watt) : 800 W (1500 W-Peak) BLDC
Battery Type : VRLA 33AH/48V AH
Wheel Diameter : 10"X3" Steel Alloy
Battery Charging Time : 8 hrs
Brakes : (F)-Disc, ®- Drum
Net Carrying Capacity : 140 KG

Hero E-Sprint is priced at approximately Rs 34350.

Hero Optima Plus for Physically Challenged

2010-06-06T00:17:00.000-07:00

The Hero Optima Plus (Special Ability) is the first e-bike for the physically challenged. It comes with a range of features like the Side Wheel shockers with independent suspension system, special side wheel lights for safety, Side Wheel mudguard with large reflector for safety crutch handling mechanism for easy drive.

Specifications of the Hero Optima Plus - Special Ability

Speed : 25 km /hour
Range : 70 km /charge
License/Registration : Not Required
Motor Output : 250 W
Battery Type : 20 AH
Charger : 48V, 3AAA
Battery Charging Time : 6-8 hrs
Net Carrying Capacity : 1 ADULT + 1 CHILD

Hero Optima Plus - Special Ability is priced at approximately Rs 29500.

Hero Wave DX

2010-06-06T00:15:00.000-07:00

An efficient e-bike coming from the Hero stable is Wave DX. Apart from eye-catching design, Wave DX is bundled with features like Cell phone charger, Side stand, Electronic Braking System and Drive disabler facility. The bike also has larger battery storage capacity.

While a better version of Wave DX (with extra mile) can run 100 kms on a single charge.

Specifications of the Hero Wave DX and Wave DX (with extra mile):
Hero Wave DX Wave DX Extra Mile
Range : 70 km /charge 100 km /charge
Motor Output : 250 W 250w W
Battery Type : 24 AH 33 AH
Speed : 25 km /hour
Wheel Size : 10 inch
Gradeability : 8 deg
Storage Box Capacity : 25 ltrs

Hero Wave DX is priced at approximately Rs 31686, and Wave DX Extra Mile at Rs 34670.

Savvy Go Larsa

2010-06-05T23:40:00.000-07:00

Savvy Go has come up with a high speed, good looking electric scooter in the Indian market. Lets take a look at what the Savvy Go Larsa has to offer the eco conscious Indian customer.

Specification of the Savvy Go Larsa:

Battery : Sealed Lead Acid Battery 48 Volt / 20 Ah
Rated Power : 750 W
Peak Power : 1200 W
MaxSpeed : <40 km/h
Range : <50 km
Motor : BLDC Motor(Brush Less D.C Motor)
Charger Type : 48v, 2.5 A
Charging Time : 6 - 8 Hrs
Tyre : 10" x 3"
Weight : 82 Kg
Payload : 125 Kg
Gross Weight : 207 Kg

The price of the Savvy Go Larsa is not yet disclosed.

Hero Optima Plus

2010-06-05T23:23:00.000-07:00

Optima Plus is another well-designed bike by Hero. This one comes with water-proof casing for battery, broader seat, large indicators that ensures extra safety on Indian roads.

Specifications of the Hero Optima Plus:

Speed : 25 km /hour
Range : 70-100 km /charge
License /Registration : Not Required
Motor Output (Watt) : Less than 250
Battery Type : SLA 48V/20 AH
Wheel Diameter : 16 X 3
Charger : 48V, 3AA
Battery Charging Time : 6-8 hrs

Hero Optima Plus is priced at approximately Rs 29500 (Maharashtra).

Hero Maxi, the Pocket-friendly E-bike

2010-06-05T22:55:00.000-07:00

The most popular of all electric bikes in India, Maxi has a stylish body and attractive looks. It comes with an Electronic Braking System to cut-off power, waterproof motor with hall sensors and a sturdy charger. Its the cheapest of Hero E-bikes with on-road price of Rs 27810 in Maharashtra.

Specifications of Hero Electric Maxi:

Speed : 25 km / hour
Range : 70 km /charge
License : Not Required
Motor : Less than 250 Watt
Battery : SLA 48V/20 AH
Wheel : 16 X 3
Charger : 48V, 3AA
Charge Time : 6-8 hrs

Hero Maxi is priced at approximately Rs 27810 (Maharashtra).

Savvy Go Aettra

2010-06-05T22:41:00.000-07:00

Savvy Go is yet another ebike manufacturer in the country, whos head office is based in Mumbai and its factory in Himachal Pradesh. The Aettra e-bike, is a light weight, low powered bike built for city use.

Specifications of the Savvy Go Aettra:

Battery Type : Sealed 36V / 14 AH Lead Acid type
Motor Power : <250W
Battery Weight : 13.7Kgs
MaxSpeed : 23kmph
Range : 50 km
Charger Type : Regular house hold point
Charging Time : 6 - 8 hours
Rated Load : 75 Kgs
Brake : Front - Finger touch V-Brake
Rear - Bond Type

The price of the Savvy Go Aettra is not know.

Hero Electric Zippy

2010-05-15T03:01:00.000-07:00

The Hero Electric Zippy is an Electric Moped that also allows you to peddle. The peddle feature allows the Zippy to have an unlimited range, being a single seater it can carry additional loads and comes with a rear carrier.

Specifications of the Hero Electric Zippy:

Speed : 25 km / hour
Range : 70 km /charge
License /Registration : Not Required
Motor Output (Watt) : 250
Battery Type : 14 AH
Wheel Diameter : 18 x 2.5
Battery Charging Time : 6-8 hrs

The Hero Electric Zippy is priced at approximately Rs 18,000 (Maharashtra).

Avon E-Bike

2010-05-15T04:24:00.000-07:00

Another well established cycle manufacturer has come up with and Electric moped, known as the Avon E-Bike. Lets take a look at what the Avon E-Bike has to offer us.

Specifications of the Avon E-Bike:

Drive : Triple mode power, Manual, Motor & assisted
Wheels : 47 - 456 (22X1.75)
Max Speed : 23 Kmph
Range : Up to 40 Kilometers per charge.
Motor : Brushless, nominal 220 Watt,
Batteries : LA 36V 10AH, Sealed, Rechargeable
Charger : AC220V/ 36VDC full charge time 6 to 8 hours.
Weight : 46 kg. with batteries
Rated Load : 70 kgs.

The Avon E-Bike is priced at approximately Rs 15,000 (Maharashtra).

Avon E-Bike VX

2010-05-16T02:01:00.000-07:00

Similar to Avons E-Bike, the E-Bike VX has nothing but the seating changed, unlike its single seat brother, the VX comes fitted with a twin seat.

Avon E-Bike VX Specifications:

Drive : Zriple mode power, Manual, Motor & Pedal assisted
Wheels : 47 - 456 (22X1.75)
Max Speed : 23 Kmph
Range : 30-40kmph
Motor : BLDC 220W
Batteries : 36V 12AH, La Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) Rechargeable
Charger : 220AC/36DC
Charging Time : 4-8 Hours
Rated Load : 70 kgs

The price of the Avon E-Bike VX is approximately Rs 17,000 (Maharashtra).

Avon E-Plus

2010-05-16T02:22:00.000-07:00

Unlike the other two electric mopeds from Avon the Avon E-Plus, looks much nicer and can travel double the distance as compare to the other two electric mopeds from Avon thanks to a larger battery pack.

Specifications of the Avon E-Plus:

Drive : Triple mode power, Manual, Motor & pedal assisted
Wheels : Aluminium alloy
Tyres : 54-355 (18"X2.50")
Max Speed : 24 Kmph
Range : 50 kms. Between charges
Motor : 230W geared
Batteries : 48V 12 AH Sealed maintenance Free, Rechargeable
Charger : AC220V/ 48 VDC, full charge time 6-8 hours.
Suspensions : Shock absorbers Front and Rear.
Display Board : Power On /Off Battery Status, Speedometer, Indicator Flasher L.& R.
Weight : 53 Kg with batteries
Rated Load : 75 Kg

The cost of the Avon E-Plus is approximately Rs 18,500 (Maharashtra).

Green Cars

2008-04-03T05:38:00.000-07:00

E-spark, Chevrolet's Electric Spark

The electric car market is really whirring up and now we can really see some concrete plans as major players enter the market. I'm talking about the Chevrolet brand with the launch of the e-spark, the electric spark will perhaps be the first mass produced electric vehicle in the country.

But why will this launch make a change? Not that the e-spark is going to be unique since its going to use the Reva's drive train, since the company has not spoken about the battery they are going to use, we can perhaps expect something different here. Apart from of course giving the customers a choice between a Lithium-Ion or a lead acetate battery.

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Maruti Goes Green with the EECO Charge

What would a Green car revolution be in India without the countries largest car manufacturer not joining the band wagon?

Maruti Suzuki has sold over 96,500 cars in January 2010 in India alone and has displaced its first concept fully electric vehicle, the Eeco Charge at the Auto Expo 2010 held in Delhi. See what Maruti has in store for us on Green Wheels India.

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Reva NXR Specs are Out

The Reva NXR is capable of doing 160Km on a single charge and takes only 90 minutes for a full charge.

That's the higher end model, the NXR Intercity with a Lithium ion battery pack and capable of a top speed od 104 KPH. The lower end NXR City will have a lead acid battery pack, which will limit its range to 80 km and a top speed of 80 KPH.

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REVA to Set Up New Manufacturing Unit

The well known small electric car manufacturer REVA Electric Car Company (RECC), sees a big future in its Eco friendly Indian electric car. The Bangalore based manufacture is getting ready to take on the big boys by creating a new manufacturing unit capable of producing 30,000 electric cars annually.

RECC recently announced that it is building a new manufacturing facility for their electric cars in Bangalore that will cost the company $6.1 million and will begin production in the first quarter of 2010.

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Tata Motor's Going Green

The Tata Indica Electric may not be the front runner for the Tata group when it comes to the electric and hybrid car variants for a long time. The latest news from Tata's stable, the nano platform will be used to create electric and hybrid cars.

In a book published by the company to highlight its innovations, "The Nano is just not a car for Tata Motors, it is also a platform to create more high-end models that will sell for higher prices and yield better margins."

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The Oreva Electric Car from Ajanta

There are similarities between a clock and a vehicle, you need an energy source, a motor and then things begin to go round.

So Ajanta, the clock manufacturer based in Gujarat perhaps saw the similarities between the two and started not just selling ordinary cars and bikes but electric ones under the Oreva brand name.

The Oreva e-bike has been available in local states for quite a while, its a no license required bike, that means its powered by a 250 watt motor and doesn't go more than 25 KM per hour. Perhaps that is not a fascinating as the companies plan for the Oreva car that they are slated to launch shortly.

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Maruti Working on Hybrid & Electric Cars

When India's most selling car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki thinks green, you can imagine a quantum shift in the automobile industry and a blessing to the environment.

Though its a long term plan where the company expects to have its range of CNG hybrids an electric vehicles on road in the next three to five years, its a move many would be waiting for.

Shinzo Nakanishi, MD, Maruti Suzuki, spoke about the possibility of launching electric cars in the future, “We are developing electric car technology for India."

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The Electric Tata Indica

The Tatas managed to create hype with the launch of the vista, but somehow I feel that electric cars have an inborn hype, super acceleration possibilities, cheap fuel, protecting the environment and things like this that make it interesting in its own way.

When I heard of the Tata Indica Electric I was happy, although I do not think of TATA Motors highly after the Tata Nano in Singur episode but to know that they already have a prototype of the Indica Electric out is delightful.

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Mahindra and Mahindra's Scorpio Hybrid

One of the largest automobile manufacturers in India, who also export a good quantity of cars abroad, Mahindra & Mahindra launched the diesel hybrid a while ago in America. There is no news about when the car will be available in the Indian market but it is expected to be launched in the year 2010 in America.

The Scorpio hybrid will have an all new m-hawk 2.2-liter four-cylinder common-rail variable-geometry turbo diesel that churns out 180 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque.It will also come with a six-speed automatic transmission specifically for the American market.

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Honda Civic, India's First Hybrid Car

The Honda Civic was launched early this June at a price tag of 21.5 lakhs, the hefty price tag saw the company selling only 60 units across the country in a time frame of a couple of months.

This forced the company to reconsider their pricing strategy to get rid of the existing stock that was imported from Japan as a Complete Build-up Unit (CBU), thus attracting an import tax of 114% by the Government of India. It's sad that the government has failed to be proactive in terms of helping bringing greener technology to a country where the pollution limits are out of control.

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REVA Indias First Electric Car

I was wondering where to begin, the need to have a space where electric vehicles can be flaunted is a need of the hour. With the rising environmental concerns, climate change and the pollution levels Green is the future of every industry.

The first green car in India, the REVA electric car was launched in June 2001 in Bangalore. It is currently sold in six cities in India and exported to UK and Malta. The company claims the car is being test marketed in US, Nepal, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Israel, Japan, Norway and China.

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E-spark, Chevrolet's Electric Spark

2010-04-07T04:49:00.000-07:00

The electric car market is really whirring up and now we can really see some concrete plans as major players enter the market. I'm talking about the Chevrolet brand with the launch of the e-spark, the electric spark will perhaps be the first mass produced electric vehicle in the country.

But why will this launch make a change? Not that the e-spark is going to be unique since its going to use the Reva's drive train, since the company has not spoken about the battery they are going to use, we can perhaps expect something different here. Apart from of course giving the customers a choice between a Lithium-Ion or a lead acetate battery.

The main reason why this is going to revolutionize the green car market in India, because of the company working with oil companies to launch charging stations. “We already have a joint venture with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) for servicing our vehicles at some places, which can be replicated," said, Karl Slym, MD, General Motors.

With charging stations coming up, it would be possible for many other manufacturers to work on the green car prospect in the Indian market. General Motors, plans on producing these by the thousand and they will be ready to hit the road by next year.

Although the price of the electric spark is not yet known its certain to be more than the petrol variant available in the market today.

Maruti Goes Green with the EECO Charge

2010-03-01T23:17:00.000-08:00

What would a Green car revolution be in India without the countries largest car manufacturer not joining the band wagon? Maruti Suzuki has sold over 96,500 cars in January 2010 in India alone and has displaced its first concept fully electric vehicle, the Eeco Charge at the Auto Expo 2010 held in Delhi.

The EECO a replacement for the Versa is a multipurpose utility vehicle, that can seat from five to seven people. Although the electric variant the EECO Charge runs on Lithium Ion batteries, we feel the size is a hampering factor as the range per change is a mere 100 KM.

According to the company the EECO Charge's electric motor churns out 67 BHP powered by Lithium ion batteries that can hold 24 KWH. It takes 7 hours to recharge the battery fully at 220V and of course is totally green with zero exhaust emission.

The car has two modes that you can select, sports and economy, although the top speed of the car is only a 100 KMPH.

Since this version of the eeco charge is a concept for the common wealth games to be held this year in Delhi, the final version for production may have some better specs for the countries leading car manufacturer to get a grip in the green car segment in India.

REVA Indias First Electric Car

2008-12-01T09:41:00.000-08:00

I was wondering where to begin, the need to have a space where electric vehicles can be flaunted is a need of the hour. With the rising environmental concerns, climate change and the pollution levels Green is the future of every industry.

The first green car in India, the REVA electric car was launched in June 2001 in Bangalore. It is currently sold in six cities in India and exported to UK and Malta. The company claims the car is being test marketed in US, Nepal, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Israel, Japan, Norway and China.

A city like Mumbai would see a lot of people driving this little car, although what I would really like is the future model of this green vehicle, the Reva NXG that was launched at EVS 21 in Monaco in April 2005.

REVA-NXG is a two-seater roadster with an extended range of 200 kilometers per charge and a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. The car is powered by a high performance 37 kW AC induction motor that drives the front wheels, and uses Sodium Nickel Chloride batteries in lieu of conventional lead acid batteries for extended life. This virtually makes the current REVA obsolete as it has a top speed of 65 kmph and a range of only 80 km.

The REVA-NXG comes with 4-wheel independent suspension with integrated regenerative and hydraulic braking system to provide superior handling and braking. The car also comes fitted with a wireless tablet, with a high-resolution touch-screen display system that monitors all vehicle dashboard functions such as Speed, State-of-Charge, Range and critical sensor inputs.

But more than that it offers personal communication tools such as GPS-based in-vehicle navigation, a GPRS Modem for internet and e-mail, and MP3 music. All this in a tiny bundle that will cause no damage to the environment! What more could an Eco geek ask for? More affordability, the REVA is quite steep on the pocket at Rs. 3.4 lakhs, but perhaps in the long run and keeping in mind the current prices of oil its difficult to rule it out as a smart option.

Reva NXR Specs are Out

2009-12-04T22:33:00.000-08:00

If you recollect we had spoken about the Reva NXR when the company planned on setting up a new manufacturing unit. At that time, we estimated the NXR to travel 120Km on a single charge, and we were wrong the NXR is capable of doing 40Km more, that's 160Km on a single charge.

That's the higher end model, the NXR Intercity with a Lithium ion battery pack and capable of a top speed od 104 KPH. The lower end NXR City will have a lead acid battery pack, which will limit its range to 80 km and a top speed of 80 KPH.

But at what cost? The basic Reva NXR will cost a whooping $15,000 to $34,000 thats approximately double the cost of the current Reva being sold in the Indian market. But nothing to fear as Chetan Maini, the creator of the electric car has promised it will be priced much lesser in the country.

A quick fact, the Reva has been named after Chetan's mother. The company received an endorsement from General Motors to make an electric Spark, thats expected to hit the road in a years time. Reva definetly seems to be on a road to a much greener future.

REVA to Set Up New Manufacturing Unit

2009-07-17T03:02:00.000-07:00

The well known small electric car manufacturer REVA Electric Car Company (RECC), sees a big future in its Eco friendly Indian electric car. The Bangalore based manufacture is getting ready to take on the big boys by creating a new manufacturing unit capable of producing 30,000 electric cars annually.

RECC recently announced that it is building a new manufacturing facility for their electric cars in Bangalore that will cost the company $6.1 million and will begin production in the first quarter of 2010.

Green wheels India had covered the Reva before and is eagerly awaiting the Reva NXR. Currently you can drive either the REVA i, that is equipped with lead-acid batteries; it has a nominal range of 80 km per charge and a top speed of 80 km/h.

The other option is the REVA L-ion, equipped with Lithium-ion batteries, faster acceleration and a range of 120 km per charge.

The good news is the company also plans on rolling out a bigger four seater by the end of the year. Most people may have not even heard of the FERI, a golf car manufactured by the same company.

Its funny how we don't see too many REVAs in Mumbai when they are marketed in the United Kingdom, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Norway, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Japan, Australia, Sri Lanka and also Nepal.

The Tesla Roadster

2009-10-25T03:01:00.000-07:00

Its hard to belive that an electric car could be fun, but the concept of that was shattered by Tesla Motors, the people who created the Tesla Roadster a couple of years ago. The electric sports car that can accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 3.7 seconds.

It also does 244 miles (393 km) on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery pack, the total charge time for the car is three and a half hours. The Tesla Roadster has a top speed of 125 mph or 201 km/h, which is not the cars actually top speed but is limited to that for several reasons.

I sure would love to own one of these, but with a price tag of US$109,000 or Rs 50 Lakhs for the base model the car is something only a few can afford.

Green Rickshaws

2009-07-15T00:15:00.000-07:00

Mahindra's Hydrogen Rickshaw, the Hy-Alfa

Its good news to all of us as more companies focus on cleaner solutions to vehicles used in everyday life. Mahindra & Mahindra recently debuted the Hy-Alfa a hydrogen powered rickshaw, that can carry a small load basically a replacement for three wheeler pickups and passenger vehicles.

Recently we carried a story on the soleckshaw, the Hy-Alfa seems like the cherry on the cake for environmentalists, but what can this hydrogen powered rickshaw really do? The rickshaw was unleashed at the at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention 2009 in Delhi.

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Meet Soleckshaw, the Solar Rickshaw

A refreshing change to Indian roads would be the Solar Rickshaw, if you live in the suburbs in Mumbai you would know what it feels like to be stuck in traffic with a hundred rickshaws exhausts spewing.

But Bombay is not yet lucky, as Delhi is the city where the, "Soleckshaw" has been introduced on a testing period. You may be familiar with Delhi's rickshaws powered by peddling, this one does that and much more!

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Green Initiatives in India

2009-01-04T03:18:00.000-08:00

Auroville's Electric Vehicle Rally

Auroville the quite hamlet in Pondicherry not to long ago had a rally to emphasis the need for us to take action towards climate change by organizing an electric car rally.

Electric vehicles are the future when you look at the current state of the environment, so kick starting this movement on environment friendly transportation were a convoy of electric cars, electric bikes, electric scooters and electric rickshaws as well!

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