• Tag Archives: Rickshaw

    Meguru by Yodogawa Group, an electric rickshaw using recycled bamboo

    Posted on January 21, 2011 by gavril

    Japanese manufacturer Yodogawa Group has pulled the veil of an eco-friendly rickshaw. The vehicle, name the Meguru uses three wheels, like every other rickshaw, though with a green heart pumping energy. With enough space to seat three, this compact vehicle … Continue reading3 →

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    Solar powered rickshaws remain parched of juice due to lack of chargers

    Posted on October 18, 2010 by gavril

    A job half done is useless. Probably the UT administration in Chandigarh ought to realize this by now. The solar powered rickshaws unveiled a while ago amidst applause are now biting the dust at the municipal corporation, forgotten. Now we’ve … Continue reading3 →

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    Solar powered postal delivery rickshaw, the Soleckshaw

    Posted on July 12, 2010 by gavril

    Here’s a rickshaw with a twist, which has recently shown up in New Delhi. Known as Soleckshaw, this delivery rickshaw shuns the use of gasoline, and opts for solar power instead. Now we’ve seen a few green rickshaws before, like … Continue reading3 →

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    Bangkok could soon have solar powered, energy efficient and quicker tuk-tuks

    Posted on June 30, 2010 by gavril

    You’ve probably come across a tuk-tuk or a rickshaw on a visit to East Asian countries. A while ago, we stumbled upon solar powered rickshaws in India and a wind-powered one in Nepal. Well, Bangkok’s three wheeled contraptions get their … Continue reading3 →

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    Wind power accelerates the pedal-powered rickshaw

    Posted on June 4, 2010 by gavril

    We’ve seen and heard of cars, aircrafts and boats powered by solar power and electricity before. The last time we heard of a mode of transport being powered by wind, was probably an old sail ship. Well, one guy in … Continue reading3 →

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    Overweight solar-powered rickshaws pulled of roads in India

    Posted on April 6, 2010 by gavril

    A disappointment to the green community in India, solar-powered rickshaws have been pulled off the road. These rickshaws were unveiled last year by the Municipal Corporation, to whom they have been dolefully returned. Besides the already overweight passengers, the solar … Continue reading3 →

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    India and the UK plan solar powered rickshaw

    Posted on April 16, 2009 by shilpa

    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 … Continue reading3 →

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