Electric Cars
Delve into the future of transportation with news on electric cars, technology, and sustainability trends.
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News
Kenya Launches Africa’s First All-Electric Food Chain with Roam and Keep It Cool Partnership
Kenya launches Africa's first all-electric food chain, combining solar-powered cold storage with electric motorcycles for sustainable delivery.
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Startups
British Investment Backs Massive Electric Motorbike Push in Kenya
ARC Ride gets $5M from UK’s BII to deploy 5,000 electric motorbikes, expand battery swapping, and cut emissions.
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News
Omniretail, Deimos, Roam Lead 2025 List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Kenya’s Roam and Serena Hotels rank among Africa’s fastest-growing companies of 2025, with Nigeria and South Africa dominating the Financial…
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MojaEV Kenya to Begin Local Assembly of Electric Vehicles from August
MojaEV Kenya will start assembling electric vehicles locally in August, boosting production and regional exports, Bloomberg and ITWeb.africa report.
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News
Slate’s Radical Truck Lets You Build Your Own EV – But Can It Beat China?
Slate Auto unveils a $20,000 DIY electric truck, emphasizing customization, simplicity, and affordability, but facing major survival challenges.
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News
Kia and Samsung Join Forces to Bring Smart IoT Features to Business Vehicles
Kia and Samsung integrate SmartThings Pro into PBVs, transforming business vehicles into smart, connected hubs for automation, efficiency, and remote…
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Interesting Reads
Why Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries are Rising in Popularity Worldwide
Li-ion battery demand rises, driven by EV growth; shifts to cost-effective materials like LFP, LMFP, and artificial graphite dominate market…
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Startups
BasiGo Secures $42 Million to Scale Electric Public Transport Across Sub-Saharan Africa
BasiGo secures $42 million to scale electric buses across East Africa, expanding sustainable public transport with strategic funding and partnerships.
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News
Samsung Electronics Partners With Hyundai Motor and Kia to Expand SmartThings Ecosystem
Samsung partners with Hyundai and Kia to integrate SmartThings, enhancing connected experiences between vehicles, homes, and AI-driven services.
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Announcements
GA Insurance Partners with ARC Ride and M-TIBA to Launch Accident Insurance for Electric Motorcycle Riders
GA Insurance, ARC Ride, and M-TIBA launch SwapCare, an accident insurance plan for electric motorcycle riders using battery swap services.
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Interesting Reads
The Quiet Rise of Electric Cars in Kenya: Are We Ready?
Kenya's shift toward electric cars shows progress, but challenges in infrastructure, costs, and incentives hinder widespread adoption.
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News
Watu Set to Transform E-mobility in Africa with Financing for 10000 Electric Bikes in 2024
Watu's 2023 report highlights financing 10,000 electric bikes in 2024, emphasizing e-mobility, financial inclusion, climate action, and sustainable transportation in…
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News
Radisson Blu Takes Giant Leap with Electric Cars for Guest Services in Nairobi
Radisson Blu Nairobi partners with Humming Bird Transport to integrate electric vehicles, enhancing sustainability in hospitality ahead of World Environment…
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News
NCBA Leads the Charge in Push for Electric Vehicles and Solar Financing
NCBA Group advances sustainability with significant investments in electric vehicles, solar energy, and comprehensive environmental conservation programs.
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Bolt and M-KOPA Spearhead Electric Motorcycle Revolution in Kenya
Bolt and M-KOPA launch electric motorcycles in Kenya to boost driver earnings and promote sustainable urban mobility.