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The work first, then the vehicle.
Our field notes, buying guides and engineering notes from Pune, where we design and build CROC EV. New posts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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What is a reverse trike, and why does a cargo EV need one?
Two wheels in front, one behind, and the load where the driver can see it. What a reverse trike is, and why it suits light, bulky city cargo.
Running a food or vending cart on an electric vehicle: a working checklist
A practical checklist for chai, snack, bakery and vending businesses weighing an electric cart: load, route, charging, hygiene and the body you need.
Charging a cargo EV from an ordinary 5 A socket: what to plan for
No charging station needed. How to plan the socket, the working day, a second battery and safe habits when your cargo EV charges from a 5 A socket.
ARAI certification, explained for people who buy work vehicles
What ARAI type approval means when you buy a work vehicle: registration, the commercial category, checks against standards, and what to ask your RTO.
Two-wheeler, cargo EV or e-loader? How to right-size the vehicle for the job
Loaded two-wheeler, cargo EV or e-loader? A step-by-step way to match the vehicle to your load, route and stops, starting from the job itself.
Milk, water cans and cylinders: planning daily-goods runs around a 380-litre box
Daily-goods runs reach the weight limit before the box is full. How to plan milk, water-can and gas refill rounds around 80 kg and 380 litres.
Last-mile parcels: planning delivery waves around a lockable 380-litre box
Parcels usually fill the box before they reach the weight limit. How to plan last-mile waves, stop order and pickups around 380 litres and 80 kg.
Kirana restock before opening: planning a multi-stop morning
Shop stock is heavy in some lines and bulky in others. How to plan a kirana or distributor's morning restock around 80 kg, 380 litres and 40 km.
Electricians, plumbers and HVAC teams: a service kit on three wheels
A service call fails when the right part is back at the office. How trades teams can plan tools, spares and the day's calls around a lockable box.
Campus logistics: linen, supplies and luggage inside gated sites
Hospitals, colleges, resorts and townships move small loads all day. How to map internal runs, paths, charging and site rules around a cargo EV.
One battery or two? Planning a working day at 40 km and 80 km
How to measure your real day's distance, work out the energy it uses in kWh, and decide whether one removable battery or two suits your route.
How to brief us on your route: the five numbers we ask for
Five numbers tell us whether CROC EV fits your work: load, size, distance, stops and the hardest point. How to gather them, and how to try one route first.