PAKISTAN | The Automobile Industry (PART II)

[sher-e-lahore]

Pollution-free rickshaw made
HARIPUR,Local auto- mechanic Jehangir claims to have successfully converted the old-fashioned tri-wheeler into country’s first environment-friendly auto-rickshaw.

He has offered his services for serial conversions if he is supported by government agencies concerned.

During a visit to Jehangir Azam’s workshop on the invitation of Rural Development Project (RDP) and Human Development Organization (HDO) two Haripur-based civil society organizations (CSOs) striving to introduce a modified design of environment-friendly machine, it was observed that the auto-rickshaw introduced by Mr Azam is smokeless, noiseless and its sound frequency is within the permissible limits under the National Environmental Quality Standards.

“I couldn’t sleep for several nights because of ear piercing noise of rickshaws when for the first time my family relocated to existing apartment on top of the workshop,” he said, adding that since then he had tried various options to make the existing design as human and environment-friendly.

Undeterred by numerous impediments, Azam continued his struggle for devising a mechanism that people got rid of smoke and noise pollution. “One morning of December 2003 my eight month-long effort came true when the first-ever converted machine came on road,” he said.

Explaining his mechanism, he said that he buys 500cc imported engine from the junk shop for Rs 3,000 to 3,500 and fixes it into the body of ordinary rickshaw with little alteration.

Kabaris, he said import these discarded small engines from Japan and sell them to mechanics in parts as it cannot be used in pick-ups owing to its smaller size.

Azam said that a full fledge tri-wheeler with new four-stroke engine, an imported CNG kit, new wiring and steel body costs Rs 110,000 while just alteration of engine, change of wiring needs Rs 60,000. He said that an ordinary rickshaw is available for Rs 80,000 to 100,000 which is a constant source of trouble for general public.

“Supporting his claim he said that the machine introduced by him has a four-stroke 500cc engine against 165cc two-stroke engine in ordinary machine, which causes harm to the eco system.

[Sultan]

Looks professional now. : )

[Asad Abbas Syed]

Just now I made a phone call to Adam motors dealer in Rawalpindi who astonished by telling that the subject car hasn't been launched in their showroom and expected to grace their showroom in not less than month and a half time. Web site is claiming something different from the reality. I wonder if they can't lauch their product parallel nation wide what could be the plight of buyers in getting smooth access to the spare parts later on. God Bless

[Gumnaam]

Originally Posted by Sultan

Looks professional now. : )

Still many dead links! : (

[Naqvi]

I do believe that Adam Motors can lead the way in providing affordable quality cars with high standards. The Auto Industry is emerging, and those who don't profit too much on behalf of greed will greatly be rewarded.

A company's respect and integrity are important in the emerging world of Globalization. Integrity is the key to success. Many AutoMakers here in the United States invest a lot of money in research institutions and there are many schools named after these AutoMakers.

This is the step that these current automakers should make. Our Automakers need to learn how to lead the International Standard rather than follow it.

New cars must be made with Navigation Systems, and we need to invest greater in CNG, and other clean energy systems. We need to start working on the Flying Cars Concept and try to make it a reality faster. It was predicted back in the 1940s that we would have cars that would float by 2005, This generation of grown ups have failed to make that mission, and we have to do a lot of catching up in terms of inventions for human service, rather than IPods for great music, but the reality is, IPods make money.

However, there are great inventors out there, and we must work on researching the concept of flying cars, so it can be a reality sooner than later. So later on, we don't have to depend on Helicopters for rescue missions.

[UnitedPakistan]

^

Chisti Zia invented Invisialign

[Red aRRow]

I think the Vespa rickshaws should be gradually replaced and then later completely banned. They're such an eyesore.

[UnitedPakistan]

^ How are they a eyesore?

Its part of our culture believe it or not.

I am talking about the paintings on the Ricksha

[huit]

^ One should let go off some part of the culture with time... These rickshaws are not only eye-sore, they're even ear-sore! They might seem nice when you only visit Pakistan for few days in a year - but ask those that have to put up with their noise, ugliness and their idiotic drivers everyday! Not having to drive amongst Rickshaws is one thing I envy about Islamabad!

[sher-e-lahore]

Originally Posted by huit

^ One should let go off some part of the culture with time... These rickshaws are not only eye-sore, they're even ear-sore! They might seem nice when you only visit Pakistan for few days in a year - but ask those that have to put up with their noise, ugliness and their idiotic drivers everyday! Not having to drive amongst Rickshaws is one thing I envy about Islamabad!

Agree with your all the way your right it's bad enough right now ///

[huit]

Horse-Carts (Tongas) too were part of our culture and not long ago Lahore was littered with them... Then the government gradually reduced them to a level where you don't see them plying the roads everyday. This was an extremely good move... and I'm glad I don't have to drive amongst them anymore! Next target should be to get rid of these fugly rickshaws - perhaps replacing them with that car from Sri Lanka someone posted somewhere here is the best option!

[Red aRRow]

Originally Posted by UnitedPakistan

^ How are they a eyesore?

Its part of our culture believe it or not.

I am talking about the paintings on the Ricksha

Well the fact that they produce above 100 dB of noise is an 'ear-sore'. I mean its not like I don't enjoy riding in them once in a while...however as huit said we gotta move forward and gradually bring in modern and more efficient (less polluting) means of transportation.

[UnitedPakistan]

Originally Posted by huit

Horse-Carts (Tongas) too were part of our culture and not long ago Lahore was littered with them... Then the government gradually reduced them to a level where you don't see them plying the roads everyday. This was an extremely good move... and I'm glad I don't have to drive amongst them anymore! Next target should be to get rid of these fugly rickshaws - perhaps replacing them with that car from Sri Lanka someone posted somewhere here is the best option!

That really wasnt any cultural value to them.

I am not saying dont make improvements to the riksha yes make the riksha's emissions cleaner but also keep in mind that banning the Riksha would make many people lose their jobs as they cant afford cars or any other vehicles.

[UnitedPakistan]

I come to Pakistan every summer and i just do not want my country to lose part of its culture. Simple as that...You can fix the engine and everything and make improvements but keep the riksha.

[huit]

Well that's your opinion, but if I had my way I would get rid of them 'gradually'... have you ever driven a car yourself on Lahore's roads? I'd be surprised if you don't find them extremely rash - its like driving amongst 'moving mines'!

[sher-e-lahore]

Originally Posted by huit

Well that's your opinion, but if I had my way I would get rid of them 'gradually'... have you ever driven a car yourself on Lahore's roads? I'd be surprised if you don't find them extremely rash - its like driving amongst 'moving mines'!

Dam tell me about it when ever I vist Pakistan Lahore allways drive DAM there are nightmare no break LIGHT'S !!! can't even see when they going to stop or pull out bloody riksha's man your 100% right dam minds there are !!! oh yeh and allso I posted them pics Sir Lanka them little car's .... hmmm I can see where you coming out from United Pakistan yeh but if we can offer them new boy's on the street can help them out I mean the gov can it would work out for everyone trust me

[FK]

And I believe its Zia Chishti

[Aryan]

Dude...flying cars do exist. Haven't you seen back to the future?

[sher-e-lahore]

New Rickshaw


Old Rickshaw

[Intoxication]

Will this new Rickshaw make less noise than the old ones?