18/02/2012
CONCEPT CAR CHALLENGE, PROBLEM STATEMENT- 2012
DEFINITION
Develop a four wheeler towards providing an affordable rural transportation solution. As a Rural Utility
Vehicle (RUV) it should be easily transformed from people carrier 10-15 Seating Capacity to goods carrier
of over a tonne, max speed 40kmph and could be serviced locally and cheaply. It should be adapted to
run on green fuels like bio diesel, gobar gas or electricity including solar power. Provision for manual
pedaling incase the vehicle runs out of fuel during its course is a plus. With the above features, it should
be economical, environment friendly and have robust design.
DETAILS
RUV to eventually evolve into an ultra-functional, durable and versatile utility vehicle fit for commercial
and private use in the most demanding and rugged conditions.
RUV to be designed and built to a professional grade standard, with a design that uses the highest
quality materials and components. From its innovative chassis design (immensely strong, fully-welded
steel frame) meaning the structural strength of the RUV to be better than the mini trucks plying on Indian
roads to its heavy duty four-wheel adjustable independent suspension, to be designed to be safe, rugged
and extremely dependable.
AGRIBUSINESS / FARMING
RUV to be ideal for all aspects of work on the property. Tough, dependable and extremely reliable The
needs of the agricultural and livestock industries are as diverse as their operations. From spraying to
fence maintenance, and everything in between, there is a real need for an all-purpose vehicle that can get
users around and allow jobs to be done efficiently and safely.
RUV’s low amortization rate and low fuel consumption should make it an attractive and affordable utility
vehicle, especially since all parts could be repaired or replaced in the field developing rural skills and
enterprise.
ATVs are a major contributor to injury and death on farms in developed countries like Australia.. The
RUV’s tough steel welded frame and low centre of gravity should ensure unparalleled safety.
Whether it's cattle ranching, spraying or simply land management, the RUV to be utility vehicle one will
ever need.
A finished RUV should not cost more than Rs.1.25 Lakh which is the cost of an average Jugaad.
RUV also could be used inter-alia for promoting eco-tourism as an ambulance with stretcher and first aid
box to give immediate medical relief to the rural populace.
