Audi releases electric ‘Three Jumpers’ using recycled power batteries

Audi and start-up Nunam have teamed up to create an electric tricycle using old power batteries recovered from Audi e-Tron test vehicles, which are scheduled to be launched in India in early 2023 on the road in a pilot project.

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This three-wheeled electric vehicle has a very eye-catching design, with black and red matching, no doors, two rows of front and rear seats, and Audi’s four-ring LOGO on the front. Nunam is a non-profit start-up company based in Berlin and Bangalore, funded by the Audi Environmental Foundation.

Prodip Chatterjee, the co-founder of Nunam, said: “Old batteries are still very powerful. If used properly, they can bring huge benefits, helping people who are struggling to earn income and gain financial independence.”

Chatterjee also said that even after use in a vehicle, the power battery can still store a lot of energy, and these recycled power batteries are very useful for vehicles with lower range and power requirements, and lower overall weight.

Moreover, electric-powered tricycles are not uncommon on Indian roads, but they usually use lead-acid batteries, which have a relatively short lifespan and are often not disposed of properly.

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