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Why do auto-rickshaws have 3 wheels? The engineering behind it

Discover the engineering and practicality behind why auto-rickshaws have 3 wheels instead of 4. Learn how this unique design enhances efficiency, stability, and cost-effectiveness for urban transportation.

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Gargi Chaudhry
Published : Oct 19 2024, 01:20 PM IST
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Three-wheeled auto-rickshaws are prevalent in rural areas. Designs may vary, but most have three wheels. Ever wondered why auto-rickshaws have three wheels? Discussions on this topic have taken place on platforms like Quora.

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An IIT professor on Quora explained that balancing a three-legged object is simpler than a four-legged one. The three-wheel design simplifies construction, reduces costs, and allows for modifications.

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According to Science Direct, three-wheeled auto-rickshaws are cheaper to build and maintain, easier to drive, lighter, and fuel-efficient.

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Gargi Chaudhry
Gargi Chaudhry currently works as a chief copy editor with an experience over 7 years of experience in news writing, reporting and editing. She primarily covers national news, politics, technology and auto. She holds Master's degree in Communication and Journalism and has completed Digital Marketing certification from MICA, Ahmedabad. She has previously worked with Republic Media, Deccan Chronicle.
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