Electraction
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ElecTraction Rickshaw
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| Manufacturer | ElecTraction |
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| Production | 1976–1979 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom |
| Class | Motor car |
| Body style | open body |
| Engine | 7.5 hp electric |
| Length | 133 in (332 cm) |
| Width | 62 in (158 cm) |
| Height | 61 in (155 cm) |
| Kerb weight | 2,244 1b (1,020 kg). |
The ElecTraction Rickshaw is a open 1970s electric leisure vehicle built in the United Kingdom by ElecTraction from 1976 to 1979.
History
The Rickshaw is an ideal car for leisure It is one of a series of vehicles by ElecTraction a 4 or 5 seat open body design that give excellent visibilty for as the name sugests
hoilday resorts and use in simiar enviroments fitted with Shower pioof 'Surrey' Top.
The 7.5 hp electric motor is powered by 12 6 V lightweight traction batteries and has a thyristor controller with Sliding Battery Packs .Options for 12V Auxiliary Standby Battery lightweight Traction Batteries It is capable of 30 mph (50 km/h) and has a range between charges at that speed on level ground of 55-65 miles (88-105 km). charged with a floor standing charger unit for mains supply.
The Rickshaw has Independent Suspension with Telescopic Dampers on 13 x 50 Wheels and Radial Tyres ,hydraulic disc and drum brakes a shower-proof 'Surrey' top and ample picnic basket space.
Options include larger Laminated Windcreen and Two-speed Wipers front and side curtains along with alloy wheels also Surf Board Rack and Golf Club Carriers with Optional Radio.
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Electraction Ltd history
manufacturer of electric vehicles Maldon, Essex; United Kingdom
Electraction (Elec-Traction) is a British manufacturer of electric vehicles that started in the 1970s.
History
Founded in 1976, Roy Haynes formed ElecTraction Ltd Maldon, Essex and designed several electric vehicles through his other company Roy Haynes Automotive International. Electraction built its reputation by supplying quality products from the world’s leading manufacturers and is amongst the largest worldwide producers of industrial batteries independently or in conjunction with partners. Along with custom and bespoke electric vehicles. Originally from Maldon, Essex in the United Kingdom later located also in Ireland.
Due to the rising cost of fuel in the fuel crisis of the 1970s, small electric cars were again seen as a viable option once more, such as had previously been seen at the very start of the automobile to the ever-decreasing supply of fossil fuels and global warming today. The company started in 1976 with the production of these small type electric cars. such as electric sports cars and micro cars. The prototype Tropicana Electraction's open 2/3-seater sports vehicle built on a light weight chassis with glass fibre body on a galvanised steel tubular chassis paved the way, other vehicles were soon added including small commercial vans and pickups. Built only untill 1979.
Some models from Electraction
- EVR-1
- RICKSHAW
- TROPICANA
- N E700 (Electric Van)
The company later still manufactures electric specialised vehicles such as Load Carriers, People Carriers along with Bespoke Vehicles built to requirements.
