Autorikumo

Autorikumo is a term that occasionally appears in online discourse and speculative design to describe a compact, three-wheeled motor vehicle intended for urban transport. It is not an official vehicle class nor a term with standardized specifications. In most uses, autorikumo denotes imagined or prototype designs that join the familiar form of the auto rickshaw with contemporary features such as electric propulsion, modular interiors, or automated controls. Because the term is not widely standardized, meanings vary by author or project.

The etymology of autorikumo is uncertain. It appears to be a portmanteau or hybrid of "autorickshaw" and other linguistic elements, with some writers attaching a Japanese-influenced suffix like "kumo" meaning cloud. There is no consensus on its origin.

In fiction, autorikumo vehicles are often depicted as electric, compact, and city-friendly, with passenger cabins that resemble small cars and configurations suitable for ride-hailing. Real-world references, when they occur, typically refer to concept designs rather than production models, and the term offers a thematic device rather than a fixed specification.

See also: Autorickshaw; Microcar; Electric rickshaw; Three-wheeled vehicle.