Solar-Assisted Rickshaw Easier on Drivers
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 05.30.08
We have seen eco-cabs, electric motor-assisted rickshaws in Toronto; Now London's Solarlab, the team that brought us the Solar boat that Bonnie sailed on the Serpentine, adds solar. "The solar generatior will create 80% of the total power needed to drive the vehicle, while the remaining 20% will be provided by the drivers' pedal-power. The physical exertion needed will be dramatically less than that of even a standard bicycle, much less than a traditional rickshaw, allowing any driver, not just athletes, to drive the vehicle."
The sketch shows that it has a battery, but what kind of hybrid engine is that? ::SolarLab via ::Dezeen
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So far what we have is a fancy sketch that looks a lot like an "eco-cab" with solar panels.
From my experience, the solar power generated will not keep this in motion. Battery power will be supplying the bulk of motive force.
It's still a good idea, but lets not overdoo the 'greenwash' with vapor ware.
pls contract immediatly.