27-08-2014, 03:51 PM
Energy is generally considered as prime mover for social and economic development of a nation. Demand for energy is rising rapidly at an alarming rate with growing population, industrialization, transportation etc. However, continuous use of fossil fuels over a long time period resulting in energy crisis, environmental threat and price rise. Global energy crisis and environmental threat became source of motivation for the recent growing interest in Renewable Energy sources. With increase number of vehicles, there is increase consumption of fossil fuels. In order to reduce the consumption , we need to move our attention towards clean energy sources like bio fuels, electrically operated vehicles. plus, in countries like India, where there is lack of parking space, attention is needed to design compact and efficient vehicles. The project is aimed at designing and fabricating the Single Wheel Bike. Being compact in size, it could be used effectively in cities with heavy rush.