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Is the Maruti Omni Ambulance the unheralded hero of Indian healthcare?
28 January 2025 09:25
You're all missing the point. The Omni Ambulance is not about luxury or high tech gadgets. It's about accessibility and affordability. In a country where healthcare is not a given yet for many, these little vans are literal lifesavers.
Is the Maruti Omni Ambulance the unheralded hero of Indian healthcare?
28 January 2025 09:25
To be honest, the Omni Ambulance is the epitome of Jugaad culture. It's not ideal, but it works. Why not upgrade it instead of ditching it completely? With some basic life support systems, a better suspension, you have a cost effective solution.
Is the Maruti Omni Ambulance the unheralded hero of Indian healthcare?
28 January 2025 09:25
Having actually been transported in an Omni Ambulance, I can say it's better than nothing. Was it comfortable? Hell no. Did it get me to the hospital in time? Yes. In an emergency, sometimes that’s all that matters.
Is the Maruti Omni Ambulance the unheralded hero of Indian healthcare?
28 January 2025 09:25
The Omni Ambulance is an old Nokia phone of an ambulance — not pretty, but damn reliable. In a country with our road conditions and traffic, sometimes small and nimble beats big and fancy.
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
It could trigger a whole new category of 'shapeshifting' vehicles. Can you imagine cars that expand to use for road trips and shrink for city parking?
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
We’ll probably see more focus on modular design. Future vehicles might become swappable, changing their function in real time.
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
This could encourage the better integration of personal and public transport. A personal pod, that can be attached to larger vehicles for long distance travel.
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
This could allow for the development of lightweight, strong material that can take repeated reconfigurations.
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
The potential for customization is what I'm excited about. Perhaps we’d get vehicles with interchangeable ‘shells’ for different purposes.
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
That could drive innovation in energy storage. There was the promise of batteries that can be swapped out between modes, to get the best performance.
The Hero Surge S32: what kind of vehicle design innovations could it inspire?
20 January 2025 11:43
This could be the basis for new forms of thinking in urban mobility as a service, with vehicles that vary with the city’s needs throughout the day.
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
This might be a game changer in food delivery apps. The three wheeler could be used by drivers for multiple orders, and then quickly switch to scooter mode for last mile delivery in congested areas.
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
I'm skeptical. Almost all gig workers I know prefer simplicity. With time being money, the added complexity might not be worth it.
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
It might be great for mobile businesses such as street food vendors or pop up shops. Take everything with you on the three wheeler and then detach the scooter for quick supply runs.
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
It's interesting as to the versatility, but what about payload capacity? But if it can't carry as much as a dedicated three wheeler then it might not be practical for many businesses.
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
And this could change the courier services in cities. What if you could use the same vehicle to navigate narrow alleys as well as main roads?
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
What worries me is the maintenance costs. Thin margins make gig workers and small businesses. This thing breaks down often and it could be a financial disaster.
What impact will the Hero Surge S32 have on the gig economy and small businesses?
20 January 2025 11:43
I believe it will generate new job opportunities. With the Surge S32, people might start businesses that are unique to those unique capabilities.
Could the Hero Surge S32 be used to cut down on traffic congestion in crowded cities?
20 January 2025 11:43
Absolutely! That flexibility could help more people give up their cars for shorter trips.
Could the Hero Surge S32 be used to cut down on traffic congestion in crowded cities?
20 January 2025 11:43
I'm not convinced. If it catches on, we could find ourselves with congested roads with Surge S32s instead of cars.
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