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The expedition highlighted the potential that mobility, powered by renewable energy, had to transform livelihoods across Africa.
AFRICAN INNOVATION

African-made electric motorcycle completes solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch

The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
The Stellenbosch University team, together with Rham Equipment company, retrofits a fuel-driven minibus taxi, converting it into an electric vehicle. Photo supplied
AFRICA

Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report

The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
ELECTRIC TAXIS

Quantum leap for new green taxis

The fuel-powered taxi has been given a second life by retrofitting it with electric propulsion

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read