A team at Stellenbosch University has created an electric minibus taxi - with plans to go even bigger.
South Africa’s first electric-powered taxi is being trialled thanks to a team from Stellenbosch University .
With this in mind, Booysen and his team at SU worked with Rham Equipment to retrofit a minibus taxi with electric propulsion. that includes the main components of the electric powertrain or system that propels the vehicle forward,” Lacock said. “This ensures that it meets all load and driving requirements comparable to those of traditional internal combustion engine minibuses. Moreover, the electric powertrain brings enhanced agility and an exhilarating driving experience to the minibus.”
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