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A solution to urban mobility challenges in africa
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EBIKES4AFRICA
A solution to urban mobility challenges in africa
Label Date
September 9, 2020
Parent company
MovinOn
From
Namibia
Maturity stage
TRL 9 / CRI 3-4 - Commercial Scale Up / Multiple commercial Applications
Access to transport and energy are often the main concerns faced by communities across Africa. With a lack of access to vital services, opportunities to reach markets, business areas, educational and health facilities become limited, and there's a pressing need for more affordable, effective and sustainable alternatives. In peri-urban areas in Namibia, people spend up to 1/3 of their disposal income on mobility needs. Mobility in the delivery industry is dominated by fuel-driven motorbikes (125cc), causing pollution, congestion and health risks. With e-mobility booming globally and Africa being the ideal continent for solar energy, Ebikes4Africa introduced electric two-wheelers, solar recharge stations and customised container hubs as a solution to communal needs. E-bicycles and e-scooters are designed to meet the challenging conditions of African environments and provide reliability at an affordable price, while an open-source approach facilitates self-service and maintenance. In addition, E-Hubs – modified shipping containers fitted with solar recharge and e-bikes – provide modular solutions to communities. The Hubs include an efficient DC/DC solar recharge system to charge a variety of Li-Ion batteries, which can be swapped to eliminate the inconvenience of waiting for the battery to charge. E-Hubs offer an easy to install, turn-key ready unit, also for remote or unserviced settlements.
The Environmental Benefits
- •iFePO4 battery swapping and direct DC/DC solar charging system to provide convenient mobility with 0 tailpipe emission
- •Open source, simplified and modular to facilitate implementation and maintenance
- •90% reduction of carbon emissions
- •No direct emissions or noise pollution
The Financial Benefits
- •50% Cheaper than Mainstream Alternative
- •Payback time less than 2 years
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ebikes4africa.org
Ebikes4Africa works to mobilise local communities through e-mobility and solar powered services.
Headquarters
F399+V3 Windhoek, Namibia
Type
Startup or self-employed
Parent company
MovinOn
Premier écosystème mondial de co-innovation autour des défis de la mobilité durable.
Headquarters
63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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