• India and the UK plan solar powered rickshaw

  • solar_rickshaws.jpg The essence of India is in its streets, especially the most unique richshaws. There is nothing more nostalgic and adorable of India than the feel of sitting on a bumpy ride on the rickshaw in the monsoons. The big dudes finally got the hang of its importance and are joining hands to bring out the first solar powered auto rickshaw. India is getting help from (but of course) the UK courtesy of the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) who has set up an incubation hub in partnership with the Indian government. The hub will involve the Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad, the UK Carbon Trust and British Petroleum’s Alternative Energy Group. They will work together to design a solar powered rickshaw and other technologies that can be used for Indian city and rural living, as well as transport. Ideas will be pitched in by all major entrepreneurs and brains.
    [TheMoneyTimes]

    Posted in Topics:Transport, Tags: , on April 16, 2009