Solar rickshaws make debut on IIT-Delhi campus

NEW DELHI: Suresh Kumar has been pedalling people at IIT-Delhi since 2002. But now a solar-powered hybrid rickshaw will make his job less burdensome.
Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a central government enterprise that has decided to give these vehicles to the rickshaw-pullers at IIT Delhi under a corporate social responsibility initiative, handed over 10 such rickshaws, which will ply on the campus.
CEL has designed and manufactured specialised 300-Watt solar panels to be used as the roof of the rickshaws. “These panels, charging throughout the day, will effectively double the distance that the rickshaws can cover in a day. Hence, it will not only reduce the physical effort of the rickshaw pullers but also help them earn more,” an official said.