BYD K6 electric buses are now being piloted in Kenya on some of Nairobi’s famous routes to show that there is a viable business case for electric minibuses.
Small 14- to 35-seater minibus taxis, known as matatus, play a major role in providing transport services for urban commutes in Kenya. Estimates put Kenya’s minibus and bus fleet at just over 100,000 vehicles. Matatu is Swahili for the number three. It is believed the name stuck from the 1970s when the fare was 3p.
With emissions from the transport sector accounting for a huge chunk of the pollution in large cities such as Nairobi, the adoption of electric buses is bound to have a significant impact in reducing emission levels. The electric BYD K6 minibus, which has seating capacity of around 20 or so passengers, is a candidate to slot in perfectly into this ecosystem.
Minibus operators in Nairobi say their daily operations are generally around 200 km per day. The BYD K6 with a range of about 250 miles in city driving could potentially meet their needs throughout the day and then be charged overnight at the depot, addressing one of the major barriers to adoption, which is the limited charging infrastructure at the moment. Another major barrier and burning issue the higher upfront purchase prices of electric buses as compared to similar diesel buses.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chinese city probing BYD factory emissions over allegations of children's nosebleedsA Chinese city has opened an investigation into a factory owned by automaker BYD over allegations that emissions from the plant were causing nosebleeds among children living nearby.
Read more »
Chinese city probing BYD factory emissions over allegations of children's nosebleedsA Chinese city has opened an investigation into a factory owned by automaker BYD over allegations that emissions from the plant were causing nosebleeds among children living nearby.
Read more »
LBank and Adanian Labs Kickstarts a ‘Crypto Accelerator Program’ in Kenya – Press release Bitcoin NewsPRESS RELEASE. The blockchain ecosystem is growing exponentially. It has brought prosperity to most African countries by creating wealth for individuals
Read more »
California governor signs executive order shaping cryptocurrency regulation in the stateThe order aims to bolster and regulate the crypto industry.
Read more »