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Created on August 28, 2019

Lifeway Solar E-Rickshaw

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Lifeway Solar E-Rickshaw is a three-wheeled solar-powered urban transport vehicle.

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  1. Lifeway Solar
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Product Description

Lifeway Solar E-Rickshaw is a three-wheeled vehicle that is fitted with solar panels on its roof to power its battery. In the absence of solar power, the battery can be recharged with electricity. There are 4 different models of this vehicle and each can seat 5 people.

The cost ranges from ~2400 USD to ~2700 USDConverted on August 2019 (Rs 175,000 to Rs 200,000)

Target SDGs

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Market Suggested Retail Price

$2,700.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Lifeway Solar Private Limited

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is assembled by Lifeway Solar Private Limited, a Kochi-based enterprise, owned by Georgekutty Karianappally.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product from the following suppliers: Unique Solar Power Systems India, Shivani International, A.S.G. Solar Product, Shrasti Group, NS Enterprises, Rayon Engineers, and New Tech Business Solutions

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Capacity

4 passengers, 1 driver

Gear Ratio

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

320 kg

Design Specifications

Detailed specifications of the four available models can be found in Product description document (Link can be found in other information)

Product Schematics

Technical Support

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets of the four available models can be found  in Product description document (Link can be found in other information)

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Users must take appropriate precautions when operating any motor vehicle.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Reddy, K.S., Aravindhan, S., Mallick, T.K., 2017, Techno-Economic Investigation of Solar Powered Electric Auto-Rickshaw for a Sustainable Transport System, Energies, 10(6), pp. 754–768.

Mukherjee, D., 2017, Study of Solar Energy Driven E-Rickshaw, Report, NSHM Knowledge Campus

Compliance with regulations

This product has received clearance from Indian transport authorities.

Evaluation methods

Unknown

Other Information

Product Description Document More information is included in this article

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