Auto Desk, New Delhi: Audi’s e-tron (eTron) It has been one of the popular cars manufactured by the company. However, once the batteries used in the Audi e-tron have completed their charge cycle, they will be sold to German-Indian start-up Nunam. (Nunam) Can give a new life to the e-rickshaw that is being offered by Through the project, Audi plans to re-use the use of high-voltage electric car batteries that have completed their first cycle and are ready to use again.
The electric rickshaw project is funded by the Audi Foundation and operated by Berlin and Bengaluru-based start-up Nunam. Three e-rickshaws (prototypes) have already been made under the project. High-voltage electric car batteries can be the perfect replacement for lead-acid batteries that are currently used in e-rickshaws in India. Since auto rickshaws are neither fast nor cover long distances, a used electric car battery may be perfect for them, the company mentioned in its press statement.
When it comes to charging, the battery will be charged at solar power charging stations. The battery will be charged during the day and used at night. This will reduce the reliance on public energy which is originally provided by power stations (which mainly use coal as their source).
The use of Audi e-tron battery is not limited to providing electricity to the e-rickshaw. After batteries have completed their second life cycle, they can still be used to power stationary applications such as LED lighting.
The project between Audi and Nunam aims to not only provide sustainable development in terms of energy, but also create employment opportunities, especially for women in India. This pilot project is expected to hit Indian roads in 2023. We expect e-rickshaws to be available in Tier 1 cities in the first phase and then in different phases in Tier 2 and smaller cities.
first published:June 16, 2022, 6:29 pm