Electric Vehicles
eWAKA Officially Launches Green Response to Africa.
eWAKA is the new entrant spearheading sustainable mobility options to enhance the region’s economic prospects. It has launched a greenhouse a move to expand green transportation.
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Volvo XC40 in Africa.
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 battery to charge electric vehicles.
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
How to deal with the dominance of second-hand EVs in Africa.
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
Steps towards adoption of electric vehicles globally.
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
Top 10 Most Efficient Electric Cars.
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
How much does it cost to replace an electric car battery?
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
Kenya becoming an Electric Vehicle hub.
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
Where does Kenya's electricity to recharge EVs come from?
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
Environmental concerns related to the mining of battery materials.
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
The self-charging full electric vehicle launched in Africa
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 battery, how does it work?
Lithium-ion batteries are extremely popular and versatile. Found in cell phones, automobiles, power tools, and several other types of electronic devices,