Energies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(23), С. 6086 - 6086
Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024
There
has
been
a
progressive
global
increase
in
the
usage
of
electric
vehicles
this
dispensation.
This
is
mostly
due
to
need
decarbonise
transport
sector
and
mitigate
concerns
climate
change
depleting
oil
reserves
which
South
Africa
not
an
exception.
In
fact,
country
with
highest
CO2
emissions
can
reduce
its
carbon
footprint
by
embracing
green
mobility.
Compared
internal
combustion
engine
(ICE)
market,
vehicle
(EV)
market
still
early
stages,
limited
local
production
since
introduction
country’s
automotive
2013.
Therefore,
study,
EVs
Africa,
along
adoption
rates
challenges
were
carried
out
make
stronger
case
that
would
offer
better
pathway
for
increased
EV
country.
It
discovered
slow
rate
factors
such
as
procurement,
ownership
costs,
parts,
safety
issues,
battery
technology,
tax
import
duties,
load
shedding,
availability
charging
stations.
paper
also
provides
insights
into
government
policies,
funding,
other
efforts
support
through
analyses
primary
secondary
data.
The
proposed
strategies
include
rebates
on
imported
EVs,
their
retrofitting
ICE
science-informed
transition
from
vehicles.
Furthermore,
more
renewable
energy
grid
integration
energy-powered
stations
provide
required
power
even
during
shedding.
Preliminary
findings
survey
suggest
components
government-sponsored
training
programmes
various
skills
are
crucial
increasing
Energy Strategy Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53, С. 101384 - 101384
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024
The
electric
vehicle
(EV)
revolution
is
sweeping
the
world,
and
Sub-Saharan
Africa
(SSA)
no
exception.
Despite
environmental
sustainability
narratives
surrounding
EVs,
it
now
undeniable
that
transition
to
mobility
inevitable.
Over
last
couple
of
years,
region
has
made
considerable
advancements
in
transitioning
towards
transportation,
with
government
private
sector
collaborating
make
EVs
more
accessible
public.
progress
made,
still
lowest
rate
globally.
Moreover,
available
information
limited
identifying
critical
challenges
require
attention
ensure
a
reasonable
decarbonization
passenger
transport
region.
This
review
focuses
on
current
advancements,
challenges,
opportunities
EV
development
SSA
puts
forward
ways
hasten
its
faces
significant
need
be
addressed.
Particularly,
absence
clear
policies
regulations
outline
targets
for
individual
countries,
high
purchase
price
poor
electricity
networks,
scarcity
public
e-charging
stations
are
primary
impediments
obstruct
SSA.
To
expedite
transition,
highly
recommended
formulate
new
regional
national
strategies
rather
than
adopting
developed
nations'
model
blueprint.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(2), С. 446 - 446
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
Simulation
is
a
cornerstone
of
planning
and
facilitating
the
transition
towards
electric
mobility
in
sub-Saharan
Africa’s
informal
public
transport.
The
primary
objective
this
study
to
validate
refine
electro-kinetic
model
used
simulate
versions
sector’s
minibuses.
A
systematic
simulation
methodology
also
developed
correct
parameters
improve
high-frequency
GPS
data
with
model.
retrofitted
minibus
was
capture
power
draw
from
battery.
method
incorporates
key
refinements
such
as
corrections
for
gross
vehicle
mass,
elevation
speed
smoothing,
radial
drag,
hill-climb
forces,
calibration
propulsion
regenerative
braking
parameters.
refined
demonstrates
improved
alignment
measured
trip
energy
usage,
reducing
error
margins
enhancing
reliability.
Factors
characteristics
environmental
conditions,
including
wind
resistance,
are
identified
potential
contributors
observed
discrepancies.
These
findings
highlight
importance
precise
handling
accurate
decision
making
This
work
provides
robust
framework
future
studies
practical
implementations,
offering
insights
into
technical
operational
challenges
electrifying
transport
systems
resource-constrained
regions.
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
06(01), С. 1 - 25
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
This
article
explores
a
strategy
to
empower
vulnerable
communities
by
transferring
solar
technology
as
path
energy
justice
development.
The
proposed
methodology
is
based
on
preliminary
research
uses
according
the
needs,
practices,
and
customs
of
communities.
study
focuses
cases
three
women
with
productive
vocations
entrepreneurship
in
different
phases
incubation
found
peri-urban
community
central
Mexico.
In
this
community,
include
a)
development
value-added
products
for
retail
b)
electrical
implementation
machinery,
lighting,
security.
Therefore,
was
designed
implemented
that
combined
social
technical
interventions
empowerment.
intervention
included
focus
groups
semi-structured
interviews.
contrast,
evaluated
viability
technologies
considering
available
irradiation,
consumption,
cost
monthly
electricity
rate.
results
revealed
each
woman's
prior
knowledge
about
renewable
energy,
their
concerns,
importance
energy.
allowed
develop
strategic
business
plan
ventures,
highlighting
benefits
document
emphasizes
adapting
specific
activities
needs
communities,
well
analysis
region,
including
economic
activities,
home
occupations,
transportation,
rest
time.
