Detailed Project Report on e-rickshaw and e-cargo

E-RICKSHAW AND E-CARGO

[CODE NO.4101]  

E-rickshaws are small vehicles, with three wheels and use electric power from batteries to run. They use an electric motor as engine which draws electric power from the rechargeable batteries installed in the rickshaw body. These battery operated vehicles are perfect for small distant transport, both cargo and people; they are perfect for running on narrow streets because of their small size. But the biggest reason for their popularity is low operating cost and zero pollution. They are like normal rickshaws but powered by electric motor instead of petrol or diesel motor. They are best for pollution free, environmental friendly transport system in short distances. Actually they are not capable of running long distance.

E-rickshaws are now one of the preferred modes of transport in streets because of its low maintenance cost, low fuel cost, eco-friendly, no noise pollution, easy to drive and last but not the least livelihood, e-rickshaw is a boon to the common Man. Without putting in much physical efforts and without investing much amount of money, the earning is quite good for an e-rickshaw driver and hence it is an important means of livelihood for many.

These e-rickshaws consist of 3 wheels with a differential mechanism at rear wheels. Basically these vehicles have a mild steel tubular chassis. The motor is brushless DC motor manufactured mostly in India and China. The electrical system used in Indian version is 48V DC can run 90-100 km/full charge. Basic seating capacity is driver plus 4 passengers

These vehicles are now started using in transporting light weight goods as e-loader. Hence there are lots of opportunities of income.

There are two types of e-rickshaw:

1. E-Rickshaw (Passenger)

2. E-Rickshaw (Cargo)

1. E-Rickshaw (Passenger)

“E-rickshaw” means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three wheels and intended to provide last mile connectivity for transport of passengers for hire or reward, provided

i) Such vehicle is constructed or adapted to carry not more than four passengers, excluding the driver, and not more than forty kilograms luggage in total; 

ii) The net power of its motor is not more than 2000 W; 

iii) The maximum speed of the vehicle is not more than 25km/h

Electric rickshaws (also known as Tuk Tuk, e-rickshaw) have been becoming more popular in some cities since 2008 as an alternative to auto rickshaws and pulled rickshaw because of their low fuel cost, and less human effort compared to pulled rickshaws. They are being widely accepted as an alternative to Petrol/Diesel/CNG auto rickshaws. They are 3 wheels pulled by an electric motor ranging from 650-1400 Watts. They are mostly manufactured in China, only a few other countries manufacture these vehicles.

Battery-run rickshaws could be a low-emitter complementary transport for the low-income people, who suffer most from a lack of transport facility, if introduced in a systematic manner according to experts.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity                                    70 Nos/Day  

Land & Building (46500 sq.mt.)  Rs.9.18 Cr    

Plant & Machinery                            Rs. 73.65 Lacs 

Working Capital for 2 Months            Rs.52.56 Cr 

Total Capital Investment                  Rs. 62.76 Cr 

Rate of Return                                87%

Break Even Point                              17%

• INTRODUCTION
• THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF E-RICKSHAW:
• 1. E-RICKSHAW (PASSENGER)
• 2. E-RICKSHAW (CARGO)
• E-CARGO SPECIFICATIONS
• SPECIFICATION
• WORKING PRINCIPLE
• MAJOR PARTS AND COMPONENTS
• ELECTRIC MOTOR:
• ELECTRONIC MOTOR CONTROLLER:
• BATTERY:
• DIFFERENTIAL:
• FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS:
• REAR SUSPENSION:
• BRAKES:
• SPEEDOMETER/INDICATOR:
• STEERING:
• MISCELLANEOUS SPARE PARTS:
• ADVANTAGES OF E-RICKSHAWS
• DISADVANTAGES OF E-RICKSHAWS
• B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
• PROCESS FLOW CHART FOR E-RICKSHAW AND E-LOADER
• FABRICATION PROCESS
• POWDER COATING PROCESS:
• ASSEMBLING PROCESS OF E-RICKSHAW AND E-LOADER:
• ASSEMBLING & FITTING PROCESS:
• QUALITY CONTROL
• A. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 4 -SEATER E RICKSHAW:
• B. FITNESS, COMPLIANCE & TEST CERTIFICATES TO BE SUBMITTED 
•    FOR THE E-RICKSHAW:
• C. TYPE OF MOTOR:
• D. MOTOR CONTROLLER AND THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM:
• E. STORAGE BATTERY:
• F. MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION:
• G. OVERALL RICKSHAW DESIGN:
• H. SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER CONDITIONS:
• I. TESTING:
• MARKET POSITION
• OVERVIEW OF INDIAN MARKET
• PLANT LAYOUT
• PRESENT MANUFACTURERS OF E-RICKSHAW AND E-LOADER
• SUPPLIERS OF RETROFIT ELECTRIC AUTO
• SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
• SUPPLIERS OF HOT ROLLED SHEETS
• SUPPLIERS OF M.S CHANNELS AND ANGLES
• SUPPLIERS OF M.S PLATE
• SUPPLIERS OF M.S PIPE
• SUPPLIERS OF MIG WELDING WIRE ELECTRODE
• SUPPLIERS OF EPOXY COATING POWDER
• SUPPLIERS OF REAR AXLE
• SUPPLIERS OF DIFFERENTIAL
• SUPPLIERS OF WHEELS
• SUPPLIERS OF LEAD ACID BATTERY
• SUPPLIERS OF LI ION BATTERY PACK
• SUPPLIERS OF BATTERY CHARGER
• SUPPLIERS OF LIGHT ASSEMBLY
• SUPPLIERS OF BRAKES
• SUPPLIERS OF T-HANDLE SET
• SUPPLIERS OF STEERING SYSTEM
• SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
• SUPPLIERS OF POWER PRESS
• SUPPLIERS OF SHEARING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF ROLLING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF BENDING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF PUNCHING PRESS
• SUPPLIERS OF POWER HACSAW
• SUPPLIERS OF GRINDING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF DRILLING, LATHE, TAPING MACHINES
• SUPPLIERS OF MIG WELDING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF POWDER COATING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
• SUPPLIERS OF AIR COMPRESSORS
• SUPPLIERS OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
• SUPPLIERS OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
• SUPPLIERS OF SHOT BLASTING MACHINE
• SUPPLIERS OF JIGS AND FIXTURE
• SUPPLIERS OF SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP

APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING

03. PLANT AND MACHINERY

04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS

05. FIXED CAPITAL

06. RAW MATERIAL

07. SALARY AND WAGES

08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS

09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL

10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

11. COST OF PRODUCTION

12. TURN OVER/ANNUM

13. BREAK EVEN POINT

14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE

15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS

16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS

17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS

18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)