Global Issues
Does it cost more to insure an electric car?
Electric cars do not need a lot of services like the ICEs. Additionally, they are generally easier on the brakes and have fewer moving parts to break
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Global Issues
Issues concerning Electric cars
Electric vehicles are fast becoming mainstream. A few years ago there were fewer electric vehicle models were sold worldwide. Infrastructure has been a problem for the longest time because few places had to charge stations and buyers are worried about running out of juice
Energy
Fuel prices hike in Kenya its time to switch to electric.
As the fuel prices are reaching a new high every day and the government is not reducing the tax levied on crude oil, it is high time for Kenyans to switch to the electric mode and consider buying electric cars and bikes
Market Analysis
Buyer's guide on buying electric motorcycles.
E-bikes are a good way for you to get out there and improve your fitness, especially if you’re not used to riding long distances, or you’re growing older and can’t put out the same power as before.
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.
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.