Combating Poverty and Pollution with Electric Powered Vehicles – Zar Motors

 

If you still think that global warming and climate change are still just buzzwords, then it is time to think different and they make the following generation of Earth worry regarding the ecological destruction.

In the developing countries, where there are almost no environment-friendly initiatives, it is rare that we hear about something that makes us take notice.

Zar Motors is an environmentally-responsible company providing Electric Rickshaws and Loader Vehicles with non-combustible engine in Pakistan, which is looking good for Pakistan’s future.

Begone Gas-Guzzlers, It’s Time for Electric-Powered Vehicles

No petrol or CNG required?

This will make the Pakistani trucker or rickshaw person take notice, because US-based Zar Motors provides an alternative to Pakistani transportation industry at an affordable price.

The conversation these days might be dominated with Metros, but the real revolution is in electric-powered rickshaws and loader vehicles that companies like the aforementioned Zar Motors offers.

Let’s take a look at what Zar Motors offers.

Zar Minicab

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This electric-powered 3 wheeler takes 2 hours to charge up to 80 percent capacity. And it can go 130km to 150 km with a full charge.

The Zar Minicab has space for 3 passengers plus a driver, and is also comfortable when compared with the average rick you see on the roads these days.

Price of Zar Minicab: Rs. 240,000/-

To find out more about the Minicab, see here.

 

Zar Loader

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The electric-powered loader is perfect for hauling off weight upto 750kg, making it a worthy alternative to the Suzuki Carry trucks normally in use here.

Its eco-friendly design and economical fuel engine makes it a good buy.

Price of Zar LOADER: Rs. 250,000/-

To find out more about the Loader, see here.

Both Zar Loader and Zar Minicab comes with warranties, that include:

  • Batteries: 18 months
  • Motor: 12 months
  • Charger: 12 months
  • Controller: 12 months

 

A Zar Motor’s person told  that Gel Batteries used in Zar Motors are maintenance free with an average life of around three years or more, though the price to replace the battery was not mentioned. For fully charging a battery it takes 3-4 hrs.

Why the entry of an Entity like Zar Motors is a Huge Deal for the Pakistani Market?

Pakistan has an investor-friendly market but there is a draught of consumer-friendly and environment-friendly investors. Companies like Zar Motors are welcomed with relief by the consumers in a market environment where companies get away with wrong anti-consumer practices, like the present Pakistani automobile industry players and their allies.

There is a wrecked transportation in most of the country not taking into account the noise and pollution. The rickshaws and loaders by Zar are equipped with environmental friendly features that reduce the carbon footprint by an enormous margin and also do not make a huge sound.

This is because Zar Motors’ philosophy is in line with United Millennium Development Goals (MGDs), something that should adopted by more multinationals operating in Pakistan.

Will the company be able to address the two issues – poverty and pollution. There is a promise of spare parts availability and almost zero maintenance which is a good factor for companies aiming to make a humongous social impact around Pakistan.

For those worried about the company not passing governmental seal of approval, rest assured, because Zar has the support of all Pakistani provincial governments as well as the Engineering Development Board (EDB) and Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA).

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Zar Motors to launch Electric Rickshaw in Pakistan Soon

It would appear to be an extraordinary time for Electric Rickshaw in Pakistan. We are seeing more half breed cards in the city, activities meaning to supplant bikes with E-bicycles are picking up steam and now, we will likewise be seeing the Electric Rickshaw on streets in Pakistan. The new vehicle is known as the Z5 E-Tricycle and it is going to be propelled by Zar Motors.

The Electric Rickshaw looks smooth and outwardly, it is a venture up to the conventional ones we see on the streets right now. It changes over daylight into vitality and is required to have altogether lower running expenses.

 

Charging and Mileage: 

The greatest issue for electric vehicles is charging and it would appear to be the Z5 deals with that pleasantly. It can be charged through any ordinary outlet (100v-240v) much the same as your cellphone. You can energize the battery to 80% limit in 2 hours while a full charge would take around 7 hours. The 80% charge will keep going for around 50 kilometers.

While there is no data about estimating simply yet, its sheltered to expect it will cost more than a customary rickshaw. As indicated by the organization’s own particular gauges, the expense of purchasing an E-Rickshaw will be paid off in 14 months. The Rickshaw will have limit for 1 driver and 3 travelers in spite of the fact that it can be stretched out upon solicitation.

For significant urban areas like Lahore, the Electric Rickshaw could be an astounding substitution. We realize that we’d favor it over customary rickshaws for the commotion and air contamination decreases alone.

Khawaja Ahmad Hassan, consultant to CM Punjab, was as of late seen testing the Z5 E–tricycle as of late at the CM Office in Lahore. That bodes well since the utilization of these new vehicles is as of now secured under the Rozgar conspire by the administration. We simply trust that the profits of the E-Rickshaw exceed the beginning expenses so Pakistan can move towards a greener future.

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Cost and Availability:  

The cost and accessibility of the E-Rickshaw are obscure right now.

Image via PakWheels

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