Electric Vehicles
Mahindra unveils 5 electric cars.
Mahindra has announced its new electric cars that will be sold under two brands the XUV and the BE. All five are designed in Mahindra’s design HQ in the UK and could be sold globally.
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Mass Transit
Kenya's E-mobility transport system with pay-as-you drive electric bus.
BasiGo has brought two 25-seat electric buses to Kenya which are currently undergoing performance and reliability testing in Nairobi. These buses started its pilot operation with select bus operators(East shuttle and Citi hoppa) in Nairobi at the beginning of March 2022.
Electric Vehicles
Kenyan car buyers shift to hybrid models due to fuel price hikes.
Kenya car buyers are choosing hybrid models due to fuel price hikes and the cost of living as well. Dealers in second-hand vehicles say they have experienced a spike in smaller vehicles and hybrid sales since the onset of the pandemic.
Energy
You can now install EV chargers at home says Kenya Power.
Kenya Power Limited (KPL) has announced plans to start the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country.
Electric Vehicles
South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco invest in electric car charging stations
Electric vehicle charge station is gaining momentum in Africa. Countries such as South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco have potential investors who want to invest by installing charge stations.
Electric Vehicles
Roam launches next-generation electric motorcycles.
Designed and built in Nairobi, the focus of the motorcycle is to create a “robust vehicle with best in class carrying capacity, range, and a top speed”. Roam hopes to inspire people in the continent to adopt clean transportation.
Electric Vehicles
Hyundai's small and affordable EV is to hit the Europe market soon.
Hyundai plans to bring an affordable, entry-level electric vehicle to market in Europe, however, this plan may not happen soon. The company launched its popular Ioniq 5 crossover and plans to launch more electric vehicles onwards.
Electric Vehicles
Warning to electric car drivers in extremely hot weather.
We all know that petrol and diesel cars don't work well when extremely heated. It is the same case with electric vehicles it's even riskier for EVs. However, this should not scare you not to own one. Experts have come up with ways of managing this situation.
Electric Vehicles
Which electric cars can cover more than 250 miles on a charge?
Range anxiety can be a significant barrier to choosing an electric car, but these below models can all cover more than 250 miles between charges, and most can travel a lot farther
Electric Vehicles
US crosses the electric vehicle tipping point for mass adoption.
In the case of electric vehicles, 5% seems to be the point where early adopters are overtaken by mainstream demand. Before that, sales tend to be slow and unpredictable. Subsequently, a rapid acceleration in demand ensues.
Electric Vehicles
Recent innovations on electric vehicles and their impact.
As the journey to electrify our transport system gears on, there is a need for improvement in the innovations of electric vehicles. The responsible stakeholders have taken part and work has been done.
Electric Vehicles
How to control EV from rolling in case of tire burst.
Car tires play a significant role in the functioning of your car. The four tires at the end of your car’s axles are the only entities maintaining contact between your vehicle and the road surface.