Design and Development of Mobile Dashboard and Supporting Sensor Network for E-Rickshaw

In this paper, the design and development of a mobile application and supporting sensor network that can monitor and display parameters of an e-rickshaw is presented since monitoring of electrical and mechanical parameters of a vehicle are key elements in the direction of energy efficiency. The objective is to create a responsive user interface mobile dashboard with audio, visual and haptic feedback that does not increase cost of manufacturing. The system allows the user to connect their device to the vehicle via Bluetooth as an alternative to on-board dashboards and displays. It is also an attempt to provide an economical alternative to inbuilt dashboards and thereby reduce maintenance costs.