A vocational school in Thailand run by Taiwanese companies has launched a range of electric tuk-tuks, the iconic auto rickshaw used to ferry passengers across Thai cities. The vehicles are expected to help Thailand to cut pollution and improve air quality.
Conventional tuk-tuks are powered by gasoline and diesel fuels.
The eco-friendly tuk-tuk upgrade was developed by students at the Thai-Taiwan (BDI) Technology College. They worked with Sikor, an electric bus company in Thailand. According to a representative from the college, the electricity-charged tuk-tuks use a power system designed in Taiwan.
The first batch of six new tuk-tuks was rolled out at the Thai-Taiwan (BDI) Technology College. They can be used for retail business and public transport, and will help the Thai government achieve its goal to make 250,000 electric vehicles by 2025.