Rage+ Frost is a battery-powered vehicle that is designed to make pollution-free delivery of essentials while maximising productivity and economic benefits.

India. Omega Seiki Mobility, the new-age hybrid technology solution provider introduced an advanced refrigerated electric three-wheeler, Rage+ Frost in collaboration with TransACNR at India Auto Show. The newly launched refrigerated carriage has been specifically designed to make last-mile deliveries of perishable commodities and pharmaceuticals, particularly COVID-19 vaccine. The Rage+ Frost intends to provide 360-degree logistics solutions, which would be available across pan-India in a couple of months.

The three-wheeler electric vehicle has the capacity to store COVID vaccines for 72 hours in stationary state at a temperature as low as -20 degrees Celsius. The vehicle runs on zero-maintenance Lithium-ion battery with a swappable technology, which makes the vehicle a safe and convenient mode of transport. The aerodynamic design of Rage+ Frost offers a low cost of running at Rs. 0.5/km and hence the e-vehicle becomes an economical and sustainable logistics solution that could save up costs and energy.

Announcing the launch of Rage+ Frost, Chairman of Omega Seiki Mobility said, “The OSM was working to develop a product, which will help to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine. We are excited to launch Rage+ Frost in the market, which will help the country in the last-mile delivery of the vaccine.”

Omega Seiki announced collaboration with air conditioning and refrigeration solution provider, Trans ACNR for design stimulation, product development and testing of refrigerated container in two, three and four-wheeled e-vehicles in November last year. On forming alliance with Omega Seiki Mobility, MD, TRANS ACNR, said, “By joining hands, we bring the last mile delivery of products like food, pharma in a temperature-controlled environment to our customers. Vaccine delivery will be a major project for us. We are very pleased to launch Rage+ Frost through OSM and Trans ACNR collaboration.”

TechSci Research said, “The three-wheeler market is gearing towards adopting clean and sustainable energy sources to cut down carbon emissions and reduce overall carbon footprint. With the key players in global three-wheeler market introducing new technological advancements to make the last mile transportation pollution-free and affordable, the market is expected to be grow at a significant rate in the coming years, especially in Asian countries.”

According to TechSci research report on “Global Three-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Carrier Vs. Load Carrier), By Fuel Type (Electric, Petrol/CNG and Diesel), By Region (APAC, Africa, South America and Rest of World), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2014 – 2024”, Global three wheelers market exhibited a moderate growth during 2014-2018, with value market of over USD19.4 billion in 2018, and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 12.8%, to reach USD39.9 billion by 2024. The growing demand for three wheelers globally has been backed by their low price, easy manoeuvrability, and efficient performance. Moreover, three wheelers market is anticipated to become more promising, as companies are launching new models according to the customized specifications across different regions. Additionally, rising demand for transportation in regions like Asia-Pacific and Africa along with growing inclination towards last mile delivery of products would further propel growth in the market over the next five years.

According to TechSci research report on “Global Electric Three Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Carrier & Load Carrier), By Battery Capacity (<101Ah & >101Ah), By Battery Type (Lithium Ion & Lead Acid), By Region (APAC & Africa), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013-2023”, Global electric three wheeler market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 19% to surpass USD6 billion by 2023 on account of rising air pollution levels across the globe and inclination of users towards cleaner automobiles. Moreover, increasing support from various governments and their initiatives to evolve the automobile industry into a cleaner industry is further anticipated to positively influence the global electric three-wheeler market during the forecast period. Additionally, growing affordability of electric three wheelers is further anticipated to fuel their demand in the coming years.