Pune based Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited (KGEPSL), which is part of the Firodia Group, has announced the launch of its first electric three-wheeler with the advanced Lithium Ion Battery.
Currently most of manufacturers of electric three wheelers such as e-Rickshaws are using lead acid battery, which has issues of short life duration, long charging time of 10 hours, and excess weight. Lead acid batteries typically have to be replaced every year and weigh approximately 120 Kg for an e Rickshaw application.
Kinetic Green along with its energy partners have successfully developed and tested Lithium Ion Batteries for application in their e-vehicles.
"Kinetic Green's affordable e-Three Wheeler ‘Kinetic Safar' is a sincere effort to provide pollution free green mode of safe transportation in the country. Safar is well engineered with a strong chassis and all steel body and has been approved by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to meet all government safety norms as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR).
"With introduction Of Lithium Ion Battery technology, we are bringing the latest in technology to our users and ensuring long battery life up to five years, lower maintenance and higher earning ability for the drivers," said Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO of Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions while announcing the introduction of Lithium Ion battery in the e-three wheeler category.
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