Energy
Kenya Power to install electric charging stations
The demand for electric cars in Kenya is rising, currently, few companies are running on electricity. Nopea Ride is one of the electric taxies that operates in Kenya.
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Electric Vehicles
World's Cheapest Electric Car is in Ghana
The transition to electric vehicles is happening so fast, Africa can lead to the switch to electric cars.
Market Analysis
Electric Motorbikes hit the Kenyan market.
On 2nd March 2021, The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a pilot electric bikes project in Kenya's capital, Nairobi at Karura forest. This is a move to roll for Africa's shift to electric mobility.
Energy
Benefits of solid-state batteries on EV
Lithium-ion batteries have been serving electric cars, they haven't been perfected to serve well, however, soon they will be replaced with that of solid-state. The EV manufacturers seem to love the solid one because of the higher range, faster charging, and more affordable electric cars.
Global Issues
Lessons from the pandemic on EV mobility.
Transportation can have a huge impact on the quality of life; in normal times, we spend much time and energy moving around. The pandemic gives us a pause to reflect on the future of transport globally, but specifically in Africa.
Global Issues
Hyundai to Replace Battery Systems due to fire risks
Hyundai will replace its battery system in some of the 82,000 EVs sold globally due to fire risk. The cost of replacing is about a costly $900 million recall that lays bare the thorny issue of how car and battery makers split the bill when problems arise.
Market Analysis
Electric conversion in Kenya
In most African cities, informal operators are the backbone of the urban commuter network. In Kenya, the main transportation form is the Matatu which is 14 seater or the minibuses that can carry up to 35 people, and the Boda-boda (motorcycle).
Electric Vehicles
How to make Electric Vehicle affordable for all.
At the beginning of the year, General Motors announced its plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2035 and make 30 different models of automobiles without the traditional combustion engine.
Electric Vehicles
EVs on sale for $40,000 or less in 2021
Recently EVs have burst into the mainstream market. Several car brands are planning to go electric by 2025, such as Jaguar which is a luxury brand, Ford will invest US$22 billion by 2025 to revamp its entire European lineup to EVs
Electric Vehicles
Upcoming Ford Electric Cars
Ford sells its hybrid cars in the international market, with a full-electric vehicle in the form of Mustang Mach-E now under its lineup of go-green vehicles.
Market Analysis
Arke Technologies Opens EV conversion school and workshop in Ghana.
Legacy OEMs that already have a presence on the continent have not expressed any interest in bringing EVs to Africa anytime soon. The majority struggle to meet demand in their home and traditional markets.
Electric Vehicles
Alpha Jax CUV Debuts With Electric Power
Alpha has unveiled a new product with retro styling based on the same electric vehicle platform and combines versatile all-road performance, durability, and clean power.