2+ day, 7+ hour ago (371+ words) Electric mobility company Tad Motors has unveiled five models of its first entirely locally assembled electric vehicles (EVs), a year after it opened shop in Kenya. The vehicles include a premium urban cruiser dubbed Dhahabu, a sleek mid-size family EV christened Taji, Amani, a compact eco-city car, a luxury executive model dubbed Fahari and Makena, a rugged, performance-driven utility EV. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Tad Motors CEO and founder Tadesse Tessema, an Ethiopian-born Dutch businessman, said the cars will be assembled from parts sourced from various car manufacturers in China. Kenya secures KSh 23b loan from China Exim Bank days after Trump cancels Nairobi BRT funding Speaking during the launch held at The Edge Convention Centre on Thursday, November 27, Tadesse thanked the Kenyan government for providing an enabling environment to set up the firm. Speaking during the launch, Foreign Affairs…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (472+ words) Electric mobility is gaining prominence in Kenya due to supportive government policies, lower operating costs, increased awareness and environmental consciousness. CHECK OUT: Understand How to Create a Steady Income with Subscriptions and Exclusive Content " So You're Not Just Hoping for the Next Payout, You Know It's Coming EV Explorers has unveiled the first-ever zero-emissions electric vehicle designed to compete in the Rhino Charge, marking a pioneering moment for sustainable mobility in extreme conditions. The initiative advances the use of electric vehicles beyond conventional roads and into some of Kenya's most challenging terrains " all in support of critical conservation efforts led by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust. This milestone marks a first for the Rhino Charge and a proud moment for local EV innovation. Since its inception, the annual Rhino Charge has raised over KSh 2.4 billion to support Rhino Ark's conservation…...

13+ hour, 37+ min ago (682+ words) A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars. Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles (EVs) in the world's second-largest economy, while harnessing government support for the futuristic inventions. "China has the potential to establish a competitive edge" for flying cars, said Zhang Yangjun, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Vehicle and Mobility. "Future competition will increasingly hinge upon cost control and supply-chain efficiency, and these are areas where China holds clear advantages," he told AFP. At the brightly lit factory in the southern industrial heartland of Guangzhou, logistics robots zip around ferrying unfinished parts....

10+ mon, 3+ day ago (545+ words) Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday. The carmakers -- which both manufacture EVs in China -- followed challenges filed with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) by Chinese automakers BYD, Geely and SAIC against the extra tariffs of up to 35 percent. "We take note of these cases and we look forward to defending ourselves in court," commission spokesman Olof Gill told AFP. Brussels imposed the extra tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars at the end of October after an anti-subsidy investigation concluded Beijing's state support was unfairly undercutting European automakers. The move came as Europe's car industry has been plunged into crisis by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles (EV) and increased competition in key market…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago (450+ words) CCTV footage shows a Mercedes-Benz EV exploding while charging in China due to an alleged battery failure, sparking fresh concerns over electric vehicle safety. Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media. China - A CCTV clip from Hengshui, China, captured a dramatic moment as a new electric Mercedes-Benz burst into flames while charging on March 15, due to battery failure. The footage, recorded on March 15, shows thick black smoke billowing from the parked black hatchback before it exploded. According to the footage shared by Yahoo, flames erupted beneath the vehicle, quickly engulfing it in fire. Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps The car owner immediately contacted the fire department, who responded swiftly and managed to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago (640+ words) CHECK OUT: Earning Potential from Day One. Discover Multiple Revenue Streams That Can Help You Earn $800+ Monthly (At the Start!), Even with a Small Audience Tesla reported another hefty drop in auto sales Wednesday, extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk's political activities. The EV maker reported 384,122 deliveries in the second quarter, down 13.5 percent from the year-ago period. Shares rallied after the disclosure, which was better than some leading forecasts in recent days. The sales figures released Wednesday, which are global, reflect the more contested nature of the EV market, which Tesla once dominated, but which now also features BYD and other low-cost Chinese companies, as well as legacy western automakers like General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen. But Musk's political activism on behalf of right-wing figures has also made the company a…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (844+ words) CHECK OUT: Discover How to Work with Brands, Earn from Affiliate Links, and Tap into Ad Revenue " Because Your Content Deserves to Pay Off Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially in South America. Even the bloc's broader energy security and climate goals could depend on securing a steady supply of the key mineral, used in batteries and other clean energy supply chains. But Europe has run into a trio of obstacles: lack of money, double-edged regulations and competition from China, analysts told AFP. China has a major head start. It currently produces more than three-quarters of batteries sold worldwide, refines 70 percent of raw lithium and is the world's third-largest extractor behind Australia and Chile, according to 2024 data from the United States Geological Survey. To gain a foothold, Europe has…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (370+ words) Tesla sales kept falling in March in many European markets as it suffered from a double blow of boycotts against the policies of its founder Elon Musk and an ageing model line-up. Stephanie Valdez Streaty of Cox Automotive said that it was "undeniable that Elon Musk is an influential factor whose actions affect the brand's image and sales". CHECK OUT: How to Secure Copywriting Gigs Fast " So You Can Turn Words Into Money Right Now Tesla sales kept falling in March in many European markets as it suffered from a double blow of boycotts against the policies of its founder Elon Musk and an ageing model line-up. Sales of Tesla's electric cars in France fell 36.8 percent in March from a year ago amid a slight drop in the overall electric car market, according to figures released Tuesday by the Automotive…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) US senators on Thursday blocked California's landmark mandate phasing out gas-powered cars, dealing a blow to the state's move towards electric vehicles in a pointed rebuke of Democratic climate change policies. "California got special permission from the Biden administration to ban gas-powered cars. CHECK OUT: Quick Guide to Brand Deals. Learn How to Secure Brand Sponsorships in 48 Hours! US senators on Thursday blocked California's landmark mandate phasing out gas-powered cars, dealing a blow to the state's move towards electric vehicles in a pointed rebuke of Democratic climate change policies. The Republican-led Senate revoked a waiver instituted under then-president Joe Biden that allowed the Golden State to set aside national pollution standards for cars and set its own more stringent regulations. But the Senate's rubber stamp of a House-passed bill is likely to be challenged in court, setting up a battle…...