The e-bike ‘VidhYug 4.0’ will be unveiled during a workshop on shola forests organised by the Kudremukh Wildlife Division in Kudremukh tomorrow.
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, has designed and developed an e-bike to ensure that commuting in the forests is environment-friendly in its true sense. As per a report published in The Hindu, a unique feature of the bike is that its battery can be charged using solar power and it has a removable headlight that doubles up as a torch for using during night surveillance.
Silent electric motor to help capture poachers
“Its electric motor is typically silent. This is an added advantage in the forest since the wildlife will remain undisturbed and also it will help in capturing poachers without giving them a chance to flee,” Pruthviraj U, head, E-Mobility Projects at the Centre for System Design at the institute said.
He said the e-bike also contains a front utility box which can be used to keep walkie-talkie, books, etc. Charging docks are given to charge walkie-talkie and cellphones. There is a rear pannier box to keep extra accessories. There is also a provision to carry water and food into anti-poaching camps or watch-towers in deep forest areas.
Pruthviraj from the Department of Water Resources and Ocean Engineering a the NITK said the bike would be used in Kudremukh National Park area keeping in mind the requirement of forest officials managing the park area.
Fully charged e-bike can cover a distance up to 75 km
“Once fully charged, it can cover up to 75 km on rough terrains,” he said, adding that it took about three months to develop the bike. The project began during the second lockdown.
Pruthviraj said the bike ‘VidhYug 4.0’ is powered by BLDC motor. It is powered by 2.0 kw, 72 volts, 33 AH lithium-ion battery. The solar charging setup includes two 400 watt mono crystalline solar panels and 1.5 kw UPS unit for charging the battery.
The e-bike will be unveiled during a workshop on shola forests organised by the Kudremukh Wildlife Division in Kudremukh on November 17, the report added.
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