OVERVIEW
PROJECT SUMMARY
Technological development has significantly increased the capability of electric engines; this will be a big trend in the developing countries as electrical energy is cheaper than petrol or diesel. The EL-1 incorporates the use of electric engine, which will provide a cheap and ecological transport. EL-1 is an affordable electric tricycle that features higher safety performance than a conventional two-wheeled vehicle. The EL-1 is aimed at developing countries where people use motorcycles as their primary means of transportation. Motorcycles are very popular in these countries because they provide a cheap effective personal transportation solution. In some countries people use their motorcycles to carry goods with, or even use them as taxis. The roof assembly is a safety feature, and acts as a roll cage to protect the user in a collision, which will provide far greater safety than a motorcycle. For convenience there are two storage areas, one is under the seat and the other is the luggage at the back. This project focuses on lowering the cost of personal transportation due to the low income of populations in developing countries. The design essentially considers minimizing the number of components and reducing material usage. The form is simplified to reduce the cost of moldings, which in turn lowers manufacturing cost
DESIGN BRIEFTarget Market : Middle and low income people in developing countries
Product Volume Estimation: Mass manufacturing
Function: For use in urban and rural road
Product Opportunity:
• Provide user more safety, protection, and balance
• Decrease tiredness from directly contact with wind, dust, and heat from sunlight
• The plug-in electric energy which cost much less than gas
• Environmentally friendly vehicle emitting no toxic to environment
