Markets: Motorbikes and Tuk-Tuks

Besides golf cars, hybrid power systems are applicable for use in motorbikes, tuk-tuks and many industrial vehicles such as fork lifts. In the densely populated Far East, the motorbike is an important means of transportation. Taiwan, alone, has millions of these low-powered bikes in use. They present a huge pollution problem and many initiatives have been attempted to convince consumers to switch to electric bikes.

Unfortunately, the weight of the batteries, the inconvenience of recharging the batteries, the lack of recharging stations and the short range of these vehicles have prevented their widespread acceptance. The light weight and extended range and convenience of fuel cell hybrid powered vehicles have made the DMFC very attractive in the Far East and SymPowerco is already in dialogue with manufacturers in these markets.

The 3-wheeled taxis (rickshaws or tuk-tuks) also represent a huge market for hybrid power systems. All the major cities of the Far East are attempting to replace the internal combustion engine in these vehicles with far more environmentally friendly power systems. SymPowerco will actively pursue these markets as well.