Tuesday
July 16
2024

Analysis: EV Manufacturing Shows Signs of Promise in Africa

By Ben Payton

In a factory outside Kigali, dozens of workers are putting the finishing touches to electric motorcycles that will soon take to the streets of the Rwandan capital. The bikes, built by startup Ampersand, are destined mainly for motorcycle taxi operators and delivery drivers, who can make significant savings by using battery-powered vehicles rather than paying for petrol or diesel.

Photo courtesy of Clayton Cardinalli.

Source: African Business (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Energy, Transportation
Tags
business development, electric vehicles, infrastructure, manufacturing, startups