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Kofa & TAILG Partner To Deploy 200,000 Electric Motorcycles & 5,000 Battery Swap Stations In Africa by 2030

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Kofa, a Ghanaian company focusing on battery swap networks, and TAILG are jointly developing a battery swap-enabled electric motorcycle called Jidi. Kofa says the first orders of the Jidi are expected to arrive in Ghana at the end of 2023.

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Piedmont Lithium selects Tennessee for second lithium hydroxide project; 30,000 metric tons per year

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The project will convert spodumene concentrate sourced principally from Piedmont’s international project investments to expand significantly the US supply of lithium hydroxide, a key component in the manufacturing of EV batteries. 2024: Ghana Project—spodumene concentrate; preliminary feasibility study (PFS) Q3 2022.

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Kofa Is Working To Advance Urban Energy Access For Mobility & Backup Power Across Africa

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How did a US/Norwegian national end up founding a business in Ghana with the aim of advancing energy access in Ghana and beyond? Well, Erik Nygard lived in Ghana during his formative years, before going to university in the US and then the UK. His family moved across West Africa for over 30 years, mainly […]

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TUM, partners to present electric aCar prototype at IAA; transport for sub-Saharan Africa

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The aCar is designed for passenger and cargo transportation and is also of interest for the European automotive market. The vehicle is primarily intended for transporting passengers and cargo, with a total load capacity of one ton. The 20 kWh battery capacity gives the vehicle an electric range of 80 kilometers (50 miles).

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Kofa Unveils The TAILG Jidi Electric Motorcycle: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Gig Workers

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Last year, we reported that Kofa, a Ghanaian company focusing on battery swap networks, and TAILG were jointly developing a. continued] The post Kofa Unveils The TAILG Jidi Electric Motorcycle: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Gig Workers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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There Could Be A Big Opportunity For Hyundai In South Africa With Vehicle-To-Load (V2L)

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Vehicles equipped with V2L make it possible to power 240V appliances, for example, from the vehicle’s traction battery. There is probably no better place and time to advertise vehicles with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability than in South Africa right now!

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. —COP 26 Declaration.