Kenya's clever new electric motorbikes - People Fixing The World, BBC World Service

Motorbikes are a popular form of transport across Africa - but greener electric versions can be expensive. Could this be a solution?
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The millions of motorbike taxis - or boda bodas - are vital for moving people and goods around cities in Africa. But their petrol engines add to high air pollution, which in places like Nairobi often exceeds safe levels. One solution is to change to cleaner electric vehicles. Now there are startups in Kenya introducing affordable electric vehicles with a clever system that means you don’t have to waste time charging them - you just swap the battery instead. The BBC World Service, People Fixing the World team report from Nairobi.
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[@KrishnaGupta-oq4fo]

everyone looks asia but they skip Africa where the real hold mine for Business lies .
i always support the progress of Aftica as an American

[@McLKeith]

Battery swapping is a great idea.

[@julioduan7130]

Battery swapping for electric scooters has been working in China for years. It’s nothing new.

[@MrJairforce]

Good for china lol

[@masterwatch]

this is a good idea.

[@chonkymonster671]

Didn't they try this with cars and it kinda fizzled?

[@phyllisnunn2061]

YES!!!!!!!!!!

[@mnaeem4783]

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