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'Hybrid rickshaws' to hit Pakistani roads soon

Published March 6, 2017 Updated March 6, 2017 11:27am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani company Green Wheels Private Limited has introduced a hybrid rickshaw in an auto parts show organized at Karachi's Expo center.

The Chinese built hybrid rickshaw was now being locally assembled by Green Wheels, a private news channel reported.

The advanced rickshaw would be available in both, air conditioner and non air conditioner models. It has also been equipped with Wi-Fi facility whereas its fuel average is 50km per litre.

Surprisingly, it does not consume fuel when driven at speed below 25 km/h as the engine automatically switches to hybrid system.

The company officials have revealed that non-air conditioner rickshaw will cost around Rs400,000.

According to officials, they are getting bulk of orders for the three-wheelers.