Energy
Battery metals in Africa and how to leverage the demand.
As the adoption of electric vehicles increases so is the demand for rechargeable batteries and their input commodities such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, and manganese.
Latest
Super Metro's first electric bus by BasiGo.
Super Metro Sacco, has unveiled electric buses to serve passengers in its city center to Kikuyu and Kitengela routes. The 25-seater K6 electric bus has been sourced from BasiGo, which provides electric mobility with charging and maintenance services for its vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
New Developments in Electric Vehicle Battery Technology.
The technology around the electric vehicle is a primary concern because they power the car. These technologies have become more sophisticated in recent years, providing enhanced performance for electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Ford Opens Michigan EV Battery Plant
Ford plans to offer a second type of battery chemistry known as lithium-iron-phosphate or LFP, in two electric vehicles now on sale. The LFP battery packs will become standard on the Select base trim of the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover this year
Electric Vehicles
Electric tuk-tuks in Coastal Kenya.
Tuk-tuk is a three-wheeler vehicle that is dominantly found in the coastal region of Kenya. There are over 15 startups in the sector that are in different stages to finalize their developments.
Electric Vehicles
Sustainable Energy Fund grant set for seven African countries.
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) of the African Development Bank Group will provide a $1 million technical assistance grant to the Green Mobility Facility for Africa (GMFA)
Electric Vehicles
Kenya Power to convert its 2,000 vehicles to electric over 4 years.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) said it plans to phase out its entire fleet of 2,000 fossil fuel-powered vehicles through the purchase of new electric vehicles.
Energy
Things drain an electric vehicle’s battery the most.
Batteries play a major role in powering electric vehicles. However, they may drain with time as a result of a few things that may be affecting them.
Electric Vehicles
List of electric vehicles to buy in South Africa with pricing.
In 2023, expect a variety of electric vehicles to choose from. Some models were launched last year and are expected to be on the roads as the year progresses. The new brands that entered the market in South Africa include Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Africa’s adoption journey to the electric vehicle.
The global EV transition is gaining momentum, yet the existing research and policies are poorly adapted to the African context. The nascent ecosystem of EV startups is promising, but they require an enabling environment to thrive and contribute to job creation and innovation.
Mass Transit
Clean Transportation Era Begins in Egypt.
Egypt has begun several sustainable transportation projects based on environment-friendly technologies in passenger transport and green infrastructure.
Electric Vehicles
Tesla cuts the prices of its electric vehicles.
Tesla lowered prices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, following a series of cuts last week in Asia, in what analysts saw as a clear shot at both smaller rivals that have been bleeding cash and legacy automakers aggressively ramping up electric vehicle production.