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| ELECSHA: Practical Substitute for Cycle Rickshaws |
| 2008-06-13 04:06:59 |
Cycle Rickshaws are a mode of human-powered transport that’s being pulled by a runner in order for the passengers to be transported. Approximately cycle rickshaws are about a million in number that is operating around the roads of India. In some Indian cities, it is a major means of transportation which approximately carries about 3-4 billion passengers a year. It also helps more than 700,000 persons who work as a rickshaw puller. It is a very environment-friendly means of transportation, ...
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| Bring Back Rickshaws in City Streets |
| 2008-06-06 04:05:49 |
Politicians in India lately gathered at a United Nations conference in Bali. They negotiated over how to solve the growing air pollution caused by automobiles which later on can cause climate change. These politicians must have thought of the usefulness of the skylab and the rickshaw by this moment.The skylab, a motorbike fitted with a horizontal board at back that can seat several passengers and the rickshaw a human-powered transport which uses a two-wheeled cart which have seats one or two per...
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| Hybrid Rickshaws |
| 2008-05-27 23:27:41 |
- An auto rickshaw is generally characterized by a tin/iron body resting on three small wheels, a small cabin for the driver in the front and seating for three in the rear.- Hybrid vehicle is a vehicle which uses a mixture of power or fuel sources.It is very noticeable nowadays, that owning a private vehicle in India is still reserved for the rich ones. That is why most of the population of India uses motorbikes and the auto rickshaws for mass transportation. But most of these vehicles are run b...
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| Auto Rickshaws in India |
| 2008-05-20 23:34:10 |
An auto rickshaw is a public utility vehicle that is one of the chief modes of transportation in India. It is a motorized version of the traditional rickshaw. This vehicle has a top speed of around 50 km/h (about 31 mph) and a cruising speed of around 35 km/h (22 mph). Auto rickshaws have been modified in India to carry more passengers and are called share autos.Aside from buses, trains and taxis, Auto rickshaws play an important role of public transport in Mumbai. The older Auto rickshaws in In...
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| Battery Powered Rickshaw |
| 2008-05-19 02:50:56 |
A rickshaw is an iron body resting on three small wheels, one in front and two on its rear. It also has a small cabin for the driver in the front and has seats usually for two persons in its rear.Auto rickshaws are used in both rural and urban areas but it proved to be the main cause of both noise and air pollution. So the solution is to build a solar-powered, electric battery operated Rickshaws. It is called the ELECSHA.Bluebird Electric Racing Ltd contributed a large part for funding the resea...
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| The Boons Of Battery-Powered Rickshaws |
| 2008-02-29 23:36:53 |
Emission improvement. This is Mahindra's, India’s number one utility vehicle producer, plan recently. Mahindra officials must have learned to use their mind’s vent visor that made them realize the pollution brought by vehicle emissions. Sometimes, it only takes awareness. Yes, an awareness that every entrepreneur, not only automakers, have shields to guard them from the lust for power and profit-making -- that is, conscience. In Reuters last month, the company announced that it will b...
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| Solar-Powered Rickshaws Soon To Emerge In India And Other Asian Countries |
| 2008-02-26 20:37:14 |
An auto-rickshaw is one of the chief modes of transportation in India. Unlike the traditional rickshaw that is pulled by a driver to run, an auto-rickshaw is powered by a motor. However, records show that 2-stroke engines allow it to run at 15 to 20 kilometers per hour, plus its stop or start mode causes greater amounts of pollutants than vehicles with four-stroke engines.For that reason, BlueBird Electric Racing Limited, a company that develops battery, motor, hybrid and other systems that in...
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| Why Not? |
| 2008-02-18 19:53:48 |
When I was a kid, my parents taught me that winners are not those who always ask “Why?” Rather, they are the ones who ask, “Why not?” Last January 15, at exactly 4:15 p.m., Stuart Darnley along with his team called “Why Not,” proved it to be true after finishing the 3,825 kilometers (2377 miles) Mercy Corp Rickshaw Run from Southern India to Kathmandu, an article at rickshawrun2008.com said. Along with 63 teams, Damley’s “Why Not” team finished their mission of crossin...
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| Rickshaws In Bangladesh |
| 2008-02-15 20:51:20 |
A roadtrip in Bangladesh. That’s one of my visions this year. Well, I still have 10 more months to plan (and save) for that - for my greatest rickshaw ride ever. More than just an ordinary transport vehicle, the three-wheeled cycle rickshaw is also a popular art in Bangladesh - a developing country somewhere in South Asia. Cheap. Environment-friendly. Cost-effective. Rickshaw is one of the most common modes of transportation over short distances in Bangladesh particularly in its cap...
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| Rickshaws For Weavers |
| 2008-02-11 22:01:40 |
In India, it is very common to see rickshaws. In the country, it is also common to saree, the traditional female garment in India. But you might ask what the connection between these two. You see, the saree industry in India is on the downside. With more and more Indian buying modern dresses, it is not surprising that the saree industry is down. Now, a non-governmental organization Janmitra Nyas decided to help out those weavers of sari to cope up with the slump in the saree industry. ...
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| The Workbike |
| 2008-02-07 22:57:22 |
Workbikes are often seen in several Asian and European countries, and they are usually used to transport cargo and other stuff for business purposes. The development of workbikes is similar to conventional bicycles. The bicycle expanded in the center of trade and business that prepared carts for working functions. According to Wikipedia.com, the first workbikes were used for delivering mail, bread, milk and other essential items.Amsterdam, Netherlands and Copenhagen, Denmark workbikes are except...
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| The Green Trend Hits Rickshaws |
| 2008-01-30 21:21:56 |
When experts say that the auto trend these days is the production of environmentally friendly vehicles, the statement is encompassing. Yes, it includes the rickshaws.While Honda Civic parts are enhanced to meet the requirements of a hybrid car and Chevrolet is absorbed in preparing Volt's, its plug-in hybrid, launch in the market, Pakistan is also zeroing in on helping the environment by regulating the production of green “rickshaws.”To note, the green rickshaw scheme, has gained momentum in...
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| Nissan’s Advanced Minivan |
| 2008-01-26 01:05:08 |
Birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity and other health problems - these, according to a study conducted by the Ecology Center two years ago, are just some of the effects of too much exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) - chemicals used in seat cushions, armrest, floor coverings and other interior auto components. Solar exposure triggers these chemicals to produce reactions leading to the abovementioned serious health problems.Good thing, the 2008 International Auto Sh...
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| From Rickshaws To Jags, Rovers |
| 2008-01-23 21:04:37 |
Before, India’s roads are swarmed with rickshaws pulled by horses. Now, the scenario is far different. The rise of middle class echelon has brought cars into Indian roads. This is something unheard of years back.India’s market is reaching new heights, that is. As the income increases, cars become an insignia of development. Rickshaws are still there but no longer pulled by horses. Cars, meanwhile, are expected to burgeon. According to ABC News, analysts predict that car sales in India will d...
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| Converting 52,000 Rickshaws To CNG |
| 2008-01-15 00:22:15 |
Karachi will be adopting an open policy in transportation. In view of the policy, the Ministry of Transport will be inviting over 14 CNG auto-rickshaw manufacturers from Sindh to convert 52,000 2-stroke petrol-operated rickshaws to 4-stroke CNG rickshaws.But not everyone is pleased with the policy. Why? This is because most rickshaw drivers cannot afford new engines. It was reported earlier that Hafiz-ul-Haq Hasanzai, president of All Karachi Rickshaw, Taxi and Yellow Cab Association, had tried ...
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| Laud The Honest Rickshaw Driver |
| 2008-01-14 20:58:38 |
Do you find it hard to spot someone honest? I guess so. Gypsies are everywhere. But being such doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of your trust. There are still a significant number of honest people around. Don’t worry.Actually, I have read a nice release this morning that made my day. Sigh. If only I could have this news each day. The release reads:On December 7, 2007 when Vijendra Sharma, a doctorate student from Nagpur, hired a rickshaw from the Shivajinagar bus stand for National Chemical...
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| Rickshaws Pullers Are Heroes |
| 2008-01-09 20:56:39 |
I am truly amazed at how rickshaw pullers manage to stay vigorous all throughout the day. I mean, the whole day, they pull those rickshaws just to earn a few bucks - just enough for their daily meals. During the ancient times, almost all rickshaw pullers came from India or China and are basically from the lower classes of the society.But for me, this job is a noble one. Instead of engaging in criminal acts, it is better to break your back by pulling rickshaws. I praise those people who remain re...
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| From Rickshaws To Land Rovers, Say What? |
| 2008-01-07 22:00:23 |
Rickshaws are ordinary vehicles you’ll often spot in India. Aside from the country’s rich culture and exceptional traditions, India is considered as one of the early regions from around the world to adopt the man-propelled vehicle. But today, the face of India’s world of transportation may turn a new leaf… finally! I guess drivers of rickshaws would be fastening seatbelts rather than pulling and sweating it out in pulling these carts.According to ABC news, Tata Motors, an Indian car comp...
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| Agra Gets A Timely Makeover |
| 2008-01-02 00:39:58 |
What will Agra’s New Year’s gift be? Agra – yes, the city of Taj Mahal – will get the much-awaited facelift!The city which is famed for the quote “Lovers die, but love shall not and death shall have no dominion...” will be undergoing a timely makeover. Taj Mahal, the city that shelters the passion of Shah Jahan and Arjumand Banu – a grand and timeless romantic tale, will be introducing a new project that will get rid of squatters.The Agra Municipal Corporation has launched one of t...
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| How Rickshaws Pamper… |
| 2007-12-29 00:20:56 |
What do tourists find in rickshaws to make them love them?"Need a ride, need a ride?" Marc Bullard goaded a couple weighed down recently with shopping bags in Virginia Beach's Town Center. "Looks like you're carrying a lot of stuff."His friend, Andrew Bargy, caught a glimpse of the woman's high heels and chided, "Those shoes must hurt." Their banter was designed to entice the couple off their feet and into one of their bicycle-drawn rickshaws.The city's hub of shops, restaurants, apartments and ...
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| Sad Day |
| 2007-12-19 20:02:35 |
We've heard about accidents involving rickshaws, but I don't think any of them can compare to this bit of news I gleaned from this site. The report said that 12 children died in an accident which involves a rickshaw and an NLC Troller which I presume is a large truck. This accident happened in Pakistan. This kind of accident is really devastating. The report reads: "Fourteen people including 12 Children were killed in an accident between NLC Troller and a motor cycle rickshaw on Multan R...
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| Calcutta’s Rickshaw Pullers In Danger |
| 2007-12-17 23:45:53 |
Rickshaws are considered a significant component of the ancient and modern history in some places around the world. Apparently, people love the tradition and they are very eager to preserve rickshaws until forever. But the question remains: will rickshaws last until the next, next and even the next generations? What are the major reasons why rickshaw pullers are rapidly decreasing? This is the case of the Calcutta rickshaw pullers… Let’s all clear the brake dust shield and find out!Authoriti...
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| Bangladesh Rickshaw Pullers’ Lives After The Cyclone |
| 2007-12-17 19:41:47 |
The famous Bangladesh Rickshaw Pullers in Bangladesh became popular because of their unique designs and pleasant service. But the life of Nasir Howlader's cycle rickshaw changed after a cyclone attacked Bangladesh's rice fields. Howlader is one among the plenty rickshaw pullers in the place but his vehicle's parts were scattered after the cyclone attacked.Dodge tonneau covers were not part of the lot but according to the rickshaw puller, he just finished paying for the vehicle weeks after the Si...
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| The New Rickshaw |
| 2007-12-13 19:04:04 |
We know that rickshaws are gaining popularity outside of India. In New York, London, and other major cities, rickshaw operators are fighting to have rickshaws legalized to travel roads and be flagged down by commuters. There are a lot of benefits of using rickshaws, for one, they are more fuel efficient than most cars due to their small engines. There are even rickshaws which are pedal-powered. The rickshaws of tomorrow will be more advanced than they are today. According to The Auto Cha...
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| Rickshaws Wage War Against Global Warming |
| 2007-12-11 00:56:10 |
Global warming is poised to put a permanent worry line on our forehead. The predicted effects of global warming to the environment as well as to our lives cannot be overemphasized. They’re terrifying. Pretty serious stuff.According to Delhi's Center for Science and Environment the city faces a winter of smog, with increased risk of respiratory diseases, because the staggering increase in the number of motor vehicles, particularly diesel-fueled vehicles.At the recent U.N. conference in Bali, po...
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