In today’s edition of incredible creations, here’s the story of a college student from Madurai in Tamil Nadu who designed a solar-powered electric cycle. His story has now prompted people to share all sorts of appreciative comments.
The image shows Collage student Dhanush Kumar from Tamil Nadu’s Madurai with his solar-powered electric cycle. (Twitter/@ANI)
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ANI took to Twitter to share about the student named Dhanush Kumar. “Madurai college student, Dhanush Kumar designs solar-powered electric cycle. The bicycle can run for up to 50 km continuously with the help of solar panels. A rider can travel more than a 20 kms after the electric charges reduce to the downline,” they wrote. They also shared a few images of the student and his creation.
While replying to their own post, they shared a quote from the creator talking about the bicycle. “The cost of electricity used for this battery is very low compared to the price of petrol. It costs ₹1.50 to travel up to 50 km. This bike can run at a speed of 30-40 km. This speed is enough to drive this bike inside a city like Madurai, says Dhanush Kumar," reads the tweet.
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People shared all sorts of comments while reacting to the story shared on Twitter. “Hidden talent should be encouraged,” wrote a Twitter user. “It should be commercialized… Good concept,” shared another. “Amazing,” expressed a third.
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What are your thoughts on this creation of the college student?
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