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How Valternative’s Battery-Swap Network Is Powering Uber’s EV Breakthrough in South Africa

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When Uber rolled out Africa’s first fully electric ride-hail fleet in Johannesburg on November 24, 2025, the headlines focused on the 70 compact Henrey Minicars hitting the streets and the 350 planned by late January 2026. But the real engine behind this launch isn’t Uber. It’s Valternative Energy, a Durban-born EV infrastructure startup whose battery-swap…

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What Roam Point’s New Universal Fast Charger Means for Kenya’s EV Riders

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Roam has launched Roam Point, the country’s first universal fast-charging station for light electric vehicles (LEVs). Located along the busy Waiyaki Way corridor, the station delivers 10–20 km of range in under five minutes, supports any Type 6-compatible EV, and operates 24/7 without attendants. For riders struggling with long queues, slow charging speeds, and proprietary…

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