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MACSU

Closed
Mitigation
Energy
Infrastructure
Transport
Urban development
Call 9
Kenya
Time consumed
 
Start: 23-Nov-20 End: 30-Sep-23
Lead Nordic partner
Opibus AB / Roam
Country of Lead Nordic partner
Sweden
Local partner(s)
Opibus Ltd / Roam Kenya
NCF grant size
500,000
Total project cost
2,123,334
Methods
Sustainable fuels
Country of implementation:
Kenya
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Description

Approximately three-quarters of the global vehicle fleet will be found in low- and middle-income countries by 2050.

To be able to reach our environmental goals, Sustainable Development Goals and agenda 2030, the e-mobility transition can not only focus on deployment and implementation strategies for developed regions. Without building a foundation and platform for sustainable transportation in emerging markets and developing countries, we are delaying the necessary...
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Objective

The objective with this project is to mitigate GHG emission by delivering ten busses with eletric drive and in addition to have a supporting charging infrastructure network installed. The busses will be piloted in order to gather data regarding performance and payment methods. Piloting the busses will also enable a showcase for the technology in order to find new customers and increase the uptake of...
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Results

The purpose of this project was to assess the most cost-effective way to develop and deploy electric buses in Nairobi's public transport system. The project focused on evaluating both the technical and financial viability to facilitate a rapid scale-up of electrifying public transport, ensuring all stakeholders benefit from the transition. Initially, the project aimed to convert second-hand buses to electric. However, after completing the first...
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