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In photos: India's first International Electric Vehicle Expo is here

Inaugurating the First Ever International Electric Vehicle Expo “EV-Expo” showcasing technologically advanced, pollution free, E-Vehicles, E-Rickshaws & E-Carts, Nitin Gadkari said “the Government is committed to providing clean air for citizens and will take all steps possible to introduce only eco-friendly vehicles for public transport. There is a definitive need to convert to E-Vehicles to combat vehicular pollution.”
Rajan Handa said, “We thank the current government and specially Nitin Gadkari, for bringing in place a progressive policy regime which has encouraged ‘Make in India’ initiative while promoting intelligent green transport solutions. We are extremely happy to launch the E-Raaja at EV Expo which is a next generation ICAT approved, OK Play E-Rickshaw".

He further added "E-Raaja is India’s first 100% indigenously designed and developed, zero emission plastic body Green E-Rickshaws to be manufactured in India which meets the highest Global standards of emissions. It is the result of more than two years of in-house R&D by our dedicated research and design team”.
Ayush Lohia, CEO, Lohia Auto Industries said, “The first EV-Expo in India is a great initiative that will go a long way in pushing electric vehicles as a reliable, efficient and most important, non-polluting mode for transportation among the masses".

"It is important that people are made aware about the advantages of e-vehicles over traditional means of transport and encouraged to make a switch so that we make our planet healthy once again for future generations”.
DMW's e-rickshaw comes equipped with four batteries, 850W motor which has a capacity of 100 - 120km.

Its maximum speed is 22.98 km/hr and has a seating capacity of 4+1.
This futuristic looking vehicle is a prototype.
E-storm is a two wheeler, packed with six chargeable batteries with a top speed of 80 kmph and ability to run 80-100 km on a single charge lasting 6-7 hours.

It has a 2000W Brushless Direct Current Motor.
E-Champ is a low speed capacity bike with speed up to 25-30 kmph. It is powered by a 250W BLDC motor.

It does not require ICAT approval and hence users do not need a license to ride this bike.
Sona Group displayed a rugged and tough-looking load carrier EV.

The vehicle has a certain Jeep-like appeal to it.

Text: Teambhp.com
A company called Exito has come up with the innovative idea of installing a solar panel on the roof and a separate battery on a regular e-rickshaw.

The usual habit of e-rickshaw drivers is to not use running lights at night to conserve the main battery and increase the distance covered on one charge.

Whether this will be sufficient to induce e-rickshaw drivers to turn on their lights at night, remains to be seen.

Text: Teambhp.com
Elite's Garud is a passenger and goods e-rickshaw. It has a mileage of 110km/charge, and maximum speed of 23 km/hr.

“The Government has announced an overarching scheme to uplift urban and rural poor through enhancement of livelihood opportunities through skill development and other means, in next 2-3 years the Skill Development Ministry will provide training to 2 crore drivers to drive E-Rickshaws which will provide livelihood to 2 crore families as well”, said Gadkari.

“The government has taken precautions to ensure that the drivers are the owners of these e-rickshaws, and prevent cartelisation of the sector where one person owns 50 or 100 such e-rickshaws and keeps drivers on daily wages. The non-polluting e-rickshaws will help reduce the inhuman cycle rickshaws and help generate employment”, said Gadkari.
Yudi E Vehicle from China showcased a single-seat and a double-seat three-wheeler electric runabouts.

They claim a mileage of 50-75 km per charge.

Text: Teambhp.com
EV-Expo is in line with the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan which aims to have 6-7 million electric/ hybrid vehicles on the road by 2020 along with a definite level of indigenisation of technology ensuring India’s global leadership in E-vehicle segments.

Some of the prominent Indian companies showcasing their products are Altius Techonologies, OK Play, Lohia Auto, Kinetic, Sarathi, Goenka, Mayuri, Thukral electric bikes, etc.

China has the highest number with over 22 Chinese companies showcasing their E-Vehicle products prominent ones being Changzou Yufeng vehice, CY International, Qiangshang, and Jiangxi Leek Vehicle.

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