More than 10 electric motorcycle and three-wheeler manufacturers from India, China, Italy and Kenya are preparing to enter the Kenyan market, according to TechTrends KE. The move follows the launch of a shared battery-swapping network in Nairobi and Mombasa by Indian battery technology company SUN Mobility. The expansion could widen vehicle choice for commercial riders while intensifying competition among manufacturers, battery-network operators and financiers in Kenya's growing electric mobility sector.

A new pumped storage hydropower project in northern Morocco has received a USD 265 million investment from the World Bank Group. This initiative aims to provide reliable and affordable electricity, enhance the resilience of the national grid, and create job opportunities.

Audi has launched a new fully electric model, the A2 e-tron, as part of an effort to strengthen its sales performance in the European market, according to a report by the Sowetan. The vehicle will be manufactured at the company's Ingolstadt plant in Germany. The launch represents the German carmaker's latest move in the growing electric vehicle segment, though further details about the car's specifications, pricing, and release timeline were not provided in the report.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is targeting exports of 2.5 million vehicles by 2027, according to brokerages cited by TimesLIVE. The company also plans to grow its market share within China as part of its expansion strategy. The figures reflect analyst expectations of BYD's ambition to strengthen its position both domestically and in international markets.

Kenyan electric mobility startup ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million through a combination of asset-backed debt and equity, according to TechCabal. The company plans to use the funding to expand its battery-swapping network and electric motorcycle fleet beyond Kenya into other African markets. The raise reflects continued investor interest in electric two-wheeler transport solutions across the continent, where battery swapping is seen as a way to address charging infrastructure gaps.

Dangote Group has announced plans to construct a refinery in Kenya with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The company aims for the refinery to cater to East African markets as part of its strategy to enhance its presence in the energy sector across the continent.