Popular Post webfact Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 Picture: Brand Inside Brand Inside (business innovation) reported that a company called Bangkok Sheet Metal Co Ltd has produced electric Tuk-Tuks. Company executive Theerawat Amornthatree said there were many models priced from as little as 60,000 baht up to 300,000 baht. The company were engaged in marketing campaigns at the moment to hotels, resorts, farms and industrial parks. Some of the tuk-tuks - a name based on the sound of the engine - would carry passengers, others would carry up to a ton in weight. They were low cost and eco-friendly. Approval for use as public vehicles on the roads was expected to be granted next month ahead of a wider launch in October. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-08-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris.B Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 Okay.... How far and how long on one charge? How long to fully charge? How long do the batteries last before replacement? How much does battery replacements cost? 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 35 minutes ago, webfact said: little as 60,000 A few scams and it's all payed for. 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 Dreams, dreams, dreams. They could have had electric Tuktuks for decades using lead acid batteries, but didn't. Easy enough to design them with slide out slide in option for fully charged batteries from a depot. Does Bkk have the electricity infrastructure in place to charge all the envisaged electric vehicles? When they come into use I hope they have a warning sound permanently on or people will get run over, IMO. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 40 minutes ago, webfact said: Some of the tuk-tuks - a name based on the sound of the engine So do these electric ones have a sound system to recreate that sound ? if not they shouldn't be called Tuk Tuks any more but what to call the sound of an electric motor ? also if no sound how will pedestrians know to jump out of the way ???? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lom Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, johng said: what to call the sound of an electric motor hum-hum 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pacovl46 Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 Great because the two-stroke tuk-tuks stink up the entire city! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I wonder how the Chiang Mai mafia will react to thse if hotels etc start operating them. For years they have prevented the development of a decent city bus service but now is the time to break their stranglehold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, lom said: hum-hum Bsssss bsssss? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, hkt83100 said: Bsssss bsssss? 15 minutes ago, lom said: hum-hum zzzzz zzzzz ???? 6 minutes ago, pacovl46 said: Great because the two-stroke tuk-tuks stink up the entire city! Most (all) of them are running on LPG not very stinky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IvorBiggun2 Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: A few scams and it's all payed for. Or a few spelling lessons and it's all paid for. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just curious but anybody know what the price of a current petrol/lpg model is in comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said: Or a few spelling lessons and it's all paid for. I'll try to pai better attention the spelling. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lesmac Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, pacovl46 said: Great because the two-stroke tuk-tuks stink up the entire city! Not sure if any 2 strokes left, they use Daihatsu 3 cylinder 4 strokes running on LPG 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post it is what it is Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 excellent news. i've been talking about this for years, still can't believe it's actually happening, a really positive move - might need an incentivised push to get the old versions off the road. the current tuk tuks are noisy, polluting and dangerous - though i accept this is often due to the idiot driving. electric vehicles are coming, this is a start, the support infrastructure now needs to be put in place in bangkok and thailand as a whole, ideally with government subsidy/grants. thailand is already behind the curve in this but if they get going now they will not be as far behind as in other transportation initiatives; e.g. a high speed, or even modern, railway system, moving towards trams, which many western cities started a decade or more ago. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, lesmac said: Not sure if any 2 strokes left, they use Daihatsu 3 cylinder 4 strokes running on LPG That's interesting last time I was in Bangkok (2017) I'm sure there where still lots of 2 strokers they have the 2 stroke sound that 4 strokes don't make.....well unless they already had the sound machine fitted ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said: 1 hour ago, webfact said: little as 60,000 A few scams and it's all payed for. Damn, you beat me to it.. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Need to order one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Wonderful ,no noise no pollution Government would subsidise those who buy one, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said: Dreams, dreams, dreams. They could have had electric Tuktuks for decades using lead acid batteries, but didn't. Easy enough to design them with slide out slide in option for fully charged batteries from a depot. Does Bkk have the electricity infrastructure in place to charge all the envisaged electric vehicles? When they come into use I hope they have a warning sound permanently on or people will get run over, IMO. People have eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said: Dreams, dreams, dreams. They could have had electric Tuktuks for decades using lead acid batteries, but didn't. Easy enough to design them with slide out slide in option for fully charged batteries from a depot. Does Bkk have the electricity infrastructure in place to charge all the envisaged electric vehicles? When they come into use I hope they have a warning sound permanently on or people will get run over, IMO. Can charge them from home with a suitable battery charger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, lesmac said: Not sure if any 2 strokes left, they use Daihatsu 3 cylinder 4 strokes running on LPG In Bkk 2 strokes not allowed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Dan Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 49 minutes ago, it is what it is said: excellent news. i've been talking about this for years, still can't believe it's actually happening, a really positive move - might need an incentivised push to get the old versions off the road. the current tuk tuks are noisy, polluting and dangerous - though i accept this is often due to the idiot driving. electric vehicles are coming, this is a start, the support infrastructure now needs to be put in place in bangkok and thailand as a whole, ideally with government subsidy/grants. thailand is already behind the curve in this but if they get going now they will not be as far behind as in other transportation initiatives; e.g. a high speed, or even modern, railway system, moving towards trams, which many western cities started a decade or more ago. And where does Thailand's electricity come from? Trading LPG for coal? Hmm. Maybe if they install windmills on the farmland and the beaches all will be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris.B said: Okay.... How far and how long on one charge? How long to fully charge? How long do the batteries last before replacement? How much does battery replacements cost? And are those lithium batteries? And if yes, did anybody check that they have high safety standards? If they burn they burn and there is little anybody can do about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris.B said: Okay.... How far and how long on one charge? How long to fully charge? How long do the batteries last before replacement? How much does battery replacements cost? Never mind the cost think environment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Thai Dan said: And where does Thailand's electricity come from? Trading LPG for coal? Hmm. Maybe if they install windmills on the farmland and the beaches all will be good! There's many solar panel generating electricity for the grid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 The lead photo immediately brought back childhood memories from 60 years ago. Gosh, how things have advanced since then..... 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai Dan Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 According to EIA: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Dan Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 More data from EIA: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Percy P said: There's many solar panel generating electricity for the grid Electricity use for cooking is as cheap as LPG has ,and is butter for the environment . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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