Energy
The electric race is becoming stiff and the automakers have not been left behind in the search for lower-battery types that could lead to less-expensive options, but deliver less driving range.
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A decade ago, the notion that Electric Vehicles (EVs) could be an alternative to popular gas vehicles was unthinkable. Then, electric vehicles were more for research & development projects, and the few that roamed the roads were so expensive that they were exclusive to the rich.
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Uganda has been awarded the best government under the transport sector in the NDC Investment Awards at COP27 for its contribution to reducing emissions in the air through the promotion of electric motorcycles in the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
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Electric mobility is the primary tool to reduce carbon emissions from road transport. In recent years, there has been an acceleration in the deployment of electric vehicles and one of the reasons was the decreasing cost of batteries.
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In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. The buses, which can travel 250 kilometers on one charge, are assembled locally using parts designed by Chinese car-making giant BYD.
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The Africa electric mobility week exhibition is set for 29th October at Waterfront mall -Karen, Nairobi. The week began with a series of webinars which started on Tuesday covering several topics around e-mobility.
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Several initiatives have sprung up across the continent to promote the localization of vehicle electrification in Africa.
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PAYGO involves lending to individual customers without inclusion in a community system that provides social protection and obligation in equal measure. This helps to spread the cost as you use your motorcycle or car.
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Kenya has more than 1000 partially electric vehicles, with dealers preferring this mobility option because they are environmentally friendly, reduce noise pollution, have long-lasting lithium-ion batteries, reduce energy dependence, and are cost efficient considering the high fuel cost.
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The transport industry is growing rapidly in Kenya as it is globally. The government has undertaken large infrastructural developments to strengthen the country’s position as the leading regional transport and development hub for East Africa.
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Tens of thousands of electric motorcycles, known as e-motos, are being provided to taxi drivers as part of a partnership aiming to boost e-mobility in Rwanda. The longer-term aim of the partnership is to deliver millions of e-motos to the roads of Africa.
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Tesla has just launched a home charging station compatible with all other types of electric cars. The charging station is called the Wall Connector and can work on other electric cars due to its design not being limited to just Tesla vehicles.