Hydrogen Conversion Kit
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Apply for the Manifold hydrogen conversion kit for your auto rickshaw. Our team reviews every application and coordinates the technical assessment and installation slot with you directly.
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Questions
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Does the engine have to be replaced or rebuilt?
No. The kit feeds hydrogen into the existing intake and trims the mixture electronically. A healthy engine needs nothing beyond a service; a tired one should be tuned before conversion, the same as for any fuel change.
Is there a high-pressure cylinder on board?
None. Hydrogen is produced only while the engine is running and consumed within seconds. There is no reservoir to rupture in a collision, which is the main safety difference from a CNG conversion.
What if the water runs out mid-shift?
The display warns at two litres remaining, and the controller falls back to the original petrol line so the vehicle keeps running. Refilling takes about a minute at any water point.
How does the cost compare with a new electric auto?
A conversion costs roughly a fifth of a new e-rickshaw and needs no charging infrastructure or overnight parking with a socket. The kit also transfers to another vehicle when the current one retires.
Is it legal to drive a converted rickshaw?
Pilot vehicles run under an RTO trial registration issued for the programme. Retail retrofit begins once type approval is granted; until then, conversions are limited to registered pilot fleets.
Who fits and services the kit?
Authorised workshops trained by Manifold. Fitment takes six to eight hours, and the first two services are included with every pilot conversion.