Smart Vending E-Cart

The smart vending E-cart is a fully electric vehicle with solar assist. It is an effective and convenient mode of transportation for small businesses in rural, peri urban and urban areas.

The design features of the Smart E-Cart are implemented after thorough study on vendors and vending activities in across the length and breadth of the country. The design features aim at improving the experience of the vendors as well as customers.

As for vegetable vending setup the display is equipped with 3 shelves, foldable extensions and panels, so that it showcases the maximum inventory of the vendor to attract customers. 

Some additional features include

• The lighting inside the smart vending E cart is installed to compliment the display of the vehicle. a fan for customers as well as the vendor for relief from the soaring heat.

• A foldable seating is provided for the vendor which can be positioned in a way that the vending area is easily accessible for the vendor even while sitting. 

• Modular Garbage Collector for clean garbage collection and disposal to create a hygienic environment around the E Cart.

• Modular Baskets are provided for dry vegetables like Potato or Onion display

• Fire Extinguisher is provided for emergency use during a fire hazard.

• The Mist cooling improves the shelf life of all vegetables

• Solar energy helps the E Cart to run the lighting, Mist Cooling, radio and other electrical requirements.

• Document storage is provided so that the vendor can securely store and carry the vehicle and business related documents in the vehicle. 

• First Aid Kit and drinking water storage space is provided in the open storage section.

Prof R Sandesh

Industrial Design Centre