Electric Vehicles
Kenyan vehicle manufacturer MOBIUS MOTORS has partnered with battery swapping technology specialist STIMA and India’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturer One Electric, with the aim of accelerating the deployment of electric motorcycles in Kenya.
Electric Vehicles
NCBA, one of the biggest banks in East Africa, has just launched electric vehicle charging stations at its head office in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The charging stations were launched as part of its broader sustainability
Electric Vehicles
Following the success of the 25-seater K6 electric bus, start-up BasiGo is stepping up a gear in Kenya by announcing the E9 Kubwa (Kubwa means big in Swahili). The E9 will make further contributions to reducing road traffic pollution.
Innovation And Technology
Several countries have embraced electric vehicles globally, for example, Kenya has two main companies which have mass transit - BasiGo and Roam. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest trends we’re anticipating in the EV sector in 2023.
Global Issues
Several researches have been carried out with findings that electric cars are better for the environment. This is because electric vehicles emit fewer greenhouse gases and air pollutants than petrol and diesel cars.
Electric Vehicles
BasiGo the pioneer of mass transit in Kenya has partnered with AC Mobility Rwanda. This is the second entry of the electric company since its inception in Africa, it has launched BasiGo Rwanda Ltd.
Electric Vehicles
Kenya has been experiencing a tremendous shift in petrol and diesel cost. Currently, a litre of petrol costs 1.382 dollars. There are several electric companies that have started mass transit businesses in Kenya hence a relief to some extent.
Electric Vehicles
In 2004, Africa’s journey to adopting electric vehicles (EVs) began when Cape Town-based company, Optimal Energy started working on the concept of a locally-made EV.
Electric Vehicles
Environmental protection is playing an increasingly important role for the EU. Through EV subsidies and tax exemptions, the countries intend to convince car drivers and company fleets to switch to electromobility as soon as possible.
Electric Vehicles
Mauritius has been the best country to do business in Africa for the longest time. World Bank released a report called “Ease of Doing Business”, In this report, Mauritius was ranked 1st in Africa and 13th globally.
Electric Vehicles
Hybrid and plug-in electric cars have the potential to reduce emissions significantly more than conventional automobiles. The benefits of HEV emissions differ depending on the vehicle model and kind of hybrid power system.
Electric Vehicles
Africa has been a dumping site for second-hand vehicles for a long time. The continent can move fast when they work in solidarity to come up with an electric vehicles factory