Long-Distance Volkswagen ID.7, Japan Post Orders 3,000 (More) Minicab Electric Vehicles — Cleantech News Roundup

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:38:29 +0000

Japan Post is not a newcomer to the notion of using electric vehicles (EVs) to save money as well as the environment. Mitsubishi supplied the Japan Post with electric vehicles (EVs) roughly 11 years ago — 5,000 Minicab-MiEVs, the Minicab EV’s precursor. Now, a fresh Mitsubishi Motors order has been … [continued]

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BYD & Ampersand To Collaborate On Electric Motorcycles In Africa

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:21:10 +0000

Ampersand will purchase BYD’s high-tech battery cells to build around 40,000 electric motorcycles by the end of 2026, with the long-term goal of electrifying a large portion of Africa’s 30 million commercial motorcycles. In an exciting development toward electricity in one of the most prominent sectors in the African transport … [continued]

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New Ryvid Outset Will Sell for Just $5,995, with Ryvid Anthem Reduced to Only $6,495

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 03:10:49 +0000

The Ryvid Outset adds an exciting second model to the lineup of the California-based company, which was founded in 2022 and began deliveries of the first Ryvid Anthem Electric Motorcycles in September 2023. The scrambler-style Outset is a striking option for customers wanting an electric motorcycle for commuting and multi-road … [continued]

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Australian Outback Postie Goes Electric

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 23:57:40 +0000

The Australian Outback can be rugged, dusty, and dangerous. But parts of it are quite flat, very suitable terrain for the Benzina Zero Duo electric delivery vehicle. So, when Ben Silver spoke to me about a postie in Longreach converting from four-stroke petrol mail delivery bikes to electric, I thought … [continued]

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Bolt Partners With M-KOPA To Launch Electric Motorcycle Fleet In Kenya — Will Deploy 5,000 Electric Motorcycles Within 3 Years

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:03:05 +0000

Bolt, a leading on-demand mobility company in Africa, in collaboration with M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, today announced the launch of its electric bike fleet in Kenya. Through this partnership, new and existing drivers will have the opportunity to lease ROAM and Ampersand electric motorbikes at a discounted price … [continued]

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Spiro Brings Its Electric Motorcycle Ecosystem To Nigeria

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:22:05 +0000

Spiro has the largest fleet of electric motorcycles on the roads in Africa. Spiro now has over 13,000 electric motorbikes and 40,000 swappable batteries in operation across Benin, Togo, Rwanda, and Kenya. Spiro says, to date, riders have collectively driven almost quarter of a billion kilometers. Spiro also says that, … [continued]

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MAX & Kofa Partner for TAILG Jidi Electric Motorcycle Financing in Ghana

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:43:01 +0000

Lagos-headquartered MAX describes itself as a technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve mobility challenges in Africa. MAX has over fourteen branches across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. It says its work helps to democratise access to vehicle ownership and empower mobility entrepreneurs with financial support services. MAX’s website adds … [continued]

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MIT Electric Vehicle Team Launches New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle Into The World

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 02:42:33 +0000

Everybody thought a fuel cell electric motorcycle was impossible, and a team of MIT students aims to prove them wrong.

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Kenya’s Two-Wheeled Revolution

Credit to Author: Otto Gunderson| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:26:03 +0000

While the US EV market continues to be dominated by ever more advanced passenger vehicles, it is important to remember … [continued]

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1.8 Million Barrels of Oil a Day Avoided from Electric Vehicles

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2023 02:16:25 +0000

We love covering electric vehicle sales and new electric vehicle models, but something we get to cover much less is … [continued]

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