Hyundai and TVS unveil electric Rickshaw to revolutionize urban mobility

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Hyundai and TVS unveil electric Rickshaw to revolutionize urban mobilityHyundai and TVS unveil electric Rickshaw to revolutionize urban mobility (X @HMGnewsroom)

The Hyundai, in partnership with the Indian company TVS, is developing an electric rickshaw as a sustainable alternative for urban mobility.

The vehicle was presented at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo and aims to offer a solution for short-distance transportation, commonly used in Southeast Asia.

Unlike traditional gasoline-powered rickshaws, this electric model would reduce pollution and environmental impacts, while also bringing improvements such as height adjustment to handle flooded streets and adaptation for wheelchair users.

Although it is still a concept, the project has the potential to become a reality, with Hyundai responsible for the design and engineering, while TVS would handle production and global distribution. Executives from both companies emphasize the importance of innovation and sustainability, believing that this new generation of micromobility could redefine last-mile connectivity.

However, despite its viability in India and other regions where rickshaws are common, the adoption of this model in Western countries seems unlikely. The dominance of cars and the lack of infrastructure for smaller alternatives make it difficult to introduce these vehicles in cities where mobility is already hindered by urban policies focused on cars.

Source: Ride Apart | Photo: X @HMGnewsroom | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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