Monday, February 21, 2011

Meguru, the Japanese electric rickshaw, can be buried at end-of-life


Traditionally, the rickshaw is a two-wheel drive passenger car, a man on foot and is often seen in a number of Asian countries. Yodogawa Group, together with three other Japanese companies come with a modern version of the old modes -. "Meguro" electric rickshaw Enter the group Yodogawa Director Nobuyuki Ogura Reuters:

This is a real green car. Instead, air-conditioning, comes with practice, and we also think of adding a wind-bell, because it gives a refreshing sound you cool without electricity. It has heat, but is equipped with blankets to keep you warm in winter.

Powered by lithium-ion batteries, Meguro has a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. Unlike human-powered vehicles and old driver sitting in the rickshaw with passengers. However, pairing with the legacy of red paint, bamboo flooring and recycled windows of the Japanese Washi paper crafts. Because natural materials are used, according to Ogura, one can easily bury a rickshaw when it is no longer in use (hopefully the battery first). Meguro takes about 1 million yen, or just over $ 12k (U.S. at current exchange rates). With a price tag, because for a machine, powered / battery, it can still be a pedicab? ...

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