E-Rickshaw

A project team led by Commodore (E) MCP Dissanayake MSc (ME) (Australia), BTech Mech Eng, CEng(India), MIE(India), AMIE(SL) has developed the low cost tri-cycle to the next level by introducing an electric driving mechanism. The new design has been renamed as E-Rickshaw which reduces the effort of the driver significantly compared to a traditional tri-cycle. The new E-Rickshaw can carry two passengers comfortably at a time. Further, this new product has been identified as a timely solution to the fuel crisis in the country, and supports the seventh goal of the country’s sustainable development strategy “Affordable and Clean Energy”. Furthermore, E-Rickshaw has been selected as a powerful tool for tourism promotion under the project of “Marks Centenary” and will be utilized for tourist transportation in Galle Fort area as the initial step.