Electric Vehicles
The wait is over. The highly anticipated Volvo XC40 Recharge has been launched in Johannesburg, South Africa. Volvo’s first electric vehicle was unveiled globally in 2019. However, due to delays, the car arrived in February 2022.
Energy
Aluminum-air batteries have the potential to change the electric vehicle market not just in India, but in the world as a whole. These batteries do have one major downside. However, unlike lithium-ion batteries, aluminum-air batteries cannot be recharged.
Electric Vehicles
The electric vehicle market is gaining speed, a new car is not in most people’s budget. High-income households purchase more new cars than low-income households.
Global Issues
Globally, the automotive future is looking increasingly electric, due to growing regulatory moves, including forthcoming bans on sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, shifting consumer behavior, and ongoing improvements in battery and charging technology
Electric Vehicles
The range is a concern for all-electric cars, currently, EVs can go for more than 100 miles. It is important for EVs to be at par with gas-powered vehicles for faster adoption also the spec is to look for when shopping for an electric car.
Electric Vehicles
Manufacturers guarantee their batteries to last 70% capacity remaining after eight years. It can help cover unexpected repair costs and is one of the many ways that electric vehicles save you money.
Electric Vehicles
Many EV startups are making an entry into Kenyan soil. It is a move to transform public transportation, especially in motorcycles and taxis. The startups are capitalizing on Kenya as a global leader in renewable energy
Energy
Kenya is a pacemaker in renewable energy, with 92.3% of electricity generated locally in 2020 from hydro, thermal, and wind power, thrice the amount that renewables contributed to electricity generation globally.
Global Issues
An increase in battery waste and a rise in concern regarding its disposal are the major factors that limit the market’s growth. Batteries are made from lead, nickel, lithium, cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and mercury
Electric Vehicles
A South Africa-based Electric Vehicles manufacturer, Agilitee Africa, has launched its first self-charging four-wheeler electric vehicle named the Agilitee-Go.
Energy
Lithium-ion batteries are extremely popular and versatile. Found in cell phones, automobiles, power tools, and several other types of electronic devices,
photo/courtesyZipCharge has announced that its portable electric vehicle (EV) charger, the ZipCharge Go, is expected to be available to fleets in 2023. The portable charger is now advancing to the validation prototype (VP) stage with designs released for manufacture and hardware testing well underway. Fleet vehicles needing a fast