Electric rickshaw  Electric rickshaws (also known as electric tuk-tuks or e-rickshaws or toto) have been becoming more popular in some cities since 2008 as an alternative to auto rickshaws and pulled rickshaws because of their low fuel cost, and less human effort compared to pulled rickshaws. They are being widely accepted as an alternative to petrol/diesel/CNG auto rickshaws. They are 3 wheelers pulled by an electric motor ranging from 650-1400  Watts. They are mostly manufactured in India and China, only a few other countries manufacture these vehicles. Battery-run rickshaws could be a low-emitter complementary transport for the low-income people, who suffer most from a lack of transport facility, if introduced in a systematic manner according to experts. The electric automobile did not easily develop into a viable means of transportation. Research waned from 1920-1960 until environmental issues of pollution and diminishing natural resources reawakened the need of a more environmentally friendly means of transportation. Technologies that support a reliable battery and the weight of the needed number of batteries elevated the price of making an electric vehicle. In 1837, Robert Davidson of Scotland appears to have been the builder of the first electric car, but it wasn't until the 1890s that electric cars were manufactured and sold in Europe and America. During the late 1890s, United States roads were populated by more electric automobiles than those with internal combustion engines. E-Rickshaw's have now transitioned from being a market entrant in the automobile segment of the country to evolve as a leading short distance transport solution. This segment has gained spurt in last 3 years and the growth has been phenomenal. Although, this segment is dominated by a host of unorganized players the established names have also identified the growth beacon and are expected to foray into the segment. The share of production for e-rickshaws for now is indicated. E-Rickshaw has gained market base post 2015 in an established way. Though introduction in India did happened on the lines of China in late 2010s but was very sporadic and was not spread across. It was the drive to have greener transport industry especially in tier-2 & tier -3 cities the e-rickshaw market is vastly gaining base and is likely to grip on further in coming years with the advent of established players in the segment as well. The actual sales value for e-rickshaws in India is depicted in Exhibit.