If you think of rickshaws and picture small carts pulled by people, you’re thinking back a long way. Today, these small vehicles use gasoline and diesel power, but future rickshaws will use electric batteries. Currently, Nunam, a German-Indian startup, is preparing three electric rickshaws for use on Indian roads using batteries from Audi e-tron electric vehicles.
Used Audi e-tron batteries see a new life
2022 Audi e-tron Prestige in Glacier White | Audi
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