In Sudan, three-wheeler vehicles — tuk-tuk rickshaws for passengers, and motorbike tricycles with a trailer attached for carrying goods — have long been a popular and affordable transport. But with Sudan gripped by a dire economic crisis made worse by political unrest following a military coup last October, the cost of running petrol engines has soared. This is where entrepreneur Mohamed Samir comes in – he has developed a home-grown electric rickshaw. To read more about him and his electric three-wheelers visit the News Blog page on the Future Media website.
Recent Posts
- Product codes starting with the number eight do not identify genetically modified produce
- Microsoft sees ‘new day’ in war with Google over AI search engines
- Why first 72 hours are crucial for Turkey-Syria quake rescues
- Direct support to small scale farmers reduces poverty – what Zambia is doing right
- Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 9,500