Energy
Graphene nanotube boosts fast charging for EVs.
Electric vehicle manufacturers are searching for a significant increase in energy density, an improvement in fast-charging capabilities, and a reduced cost for lithium-ion batteries.
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Global Issues
World EV Day 2022:Facts about electric vehicles.
World EV day is a day of celebration of e-mobility and seeks to raise awareness about the benefits that electric vehicles ca. It is majorly a social media-led campaign that seeks to engage consumers around the sustainability benefits of electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Little cab introduces electric bikes and scooters.
There has been a lot of talk about electric vehicles in Kenya, and the conversation is about sustainability. Companies such as BasiGo have already dived into the space and have since launched two electric buses for test purposes in Nairobi. Opibus also found its first bus.
Electric Vehicles
How EVs will help deal with the high cost of living.
The rising cost of living is having an impact on us all, with soaring food and energy costs hitting households globally. For example, in UK the Bank of England is warning that inflation could reach 10% by the end of the year
Electric Vehicles
Xiaomi may build electric cars with BAIC in Beijing.
Xiaomi has entered talks with BAIC to collaborate on producing electric vehicles and is exploring options to take a stake in a Hyundai plant, reads part of the report.
Energy
Solar panels an alternative for charging electric cars.
Choosing an electric car is a smart thing to do. Even in the most expensive electricity markets, charging an EV is cheaper than buying gas for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car.
Electric Vehicles
Is Africa ready to drive electric cars?
Every year, about 600,000 people die from air pollution in Africa. These deaths are estimated to have cost the continent a whopping $215 billion in 2013. Just like in any other continent, transportation is important in Africa because it keeps the economy going.
Electric Vehicles
Safety features for electric cars.
As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow around the world, issues of safety have become of high importance, in particular how cars are serviced and how voltage in the vehicles can be reduced in cases where the circuitry is damaged.
Mass Transit
Roam launches its first electric bus.
Roam has announced the launch of a new Mass Transit Bus, the Roam Rapid, which is specifically designed to address the unique challenges of public transport in Nairobi and Africa as a whole.
Electric Vehicles
Startups ideas that can help in EV battery recycling.
Electric vehicles have now become mainstream ways of transportation with a good number of motorists shifting from traditional transport to electric. However, without changes to how the industry does business
Electric Vehicles
Roam and M-KOPA signs the first major supply agreement for the deployment of electric motorbikes in Africa.
Roam previously known as Opibus has signed a partnership with M-KOPA as a major supplier for the mass adoption of electric motorcycles. This is the first-ever large-scale supply agreement of electric motorcycles in Africa
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.