We have seen eco-cabs, electric motor-assisted rickshaws in Toronto; Now London's Solarlab, the team that brought us the Solar boat that Bonnie sailed on the Serpentine, adds solar. "The solar generatior will create 80% of the total power needed to drive the vehicle, while the remaining 20% will be provided by the drivers' pedal-power. The physical exertion needed will be dramatically less than that of even a standard bicycle, much less than a traditional rickshaw, allowing any driver, not just athletes, to drive the vehicle."
Found at Treehugger
sounds fantastic! is it expensive?
ReplyDeleteDon't have the details regarding price. I'll do a bit of searching and see what I come up with. You might do likewise and let me know what you find. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI visited Solarlab, the designers of the solar rickshaw but it seems that it is not actually in production. Too bad.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.solarlab.org/