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Currently Rickshaw ( an auto rickshaw, also called a tuk-tuk ) is used for urban trnsport within city. These have a 200cc to 250cc gasoline 4-stroke engine installed. Apart from driver there is space for 2-3 passengers to sit. NO air-conditioning is needed.
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I will like to buy a used rickshaw, with a totally worn-out engine, but repairable body. Repair the body parts. Replace the engine with a Brushless DC Motor. Battery pack can be stored under the driver or passenger seat, as the case maybe.

A daily run of 100 - 125km is more than sufficient for the driver. Maximum speed can go upto 30km/Hr. Lots of start & stops as it be moving within downtown area with heavy load of traffic.

Any suggestions about size of DC motor, type and AH of bateries etc ? No on-board battery charger is required. An additional battery pack be at the main over-night parking lot. This additional pack would be charged through solar panels during the day. And daily the battery pack can be swapped before start of the work-shift.

Omar