A Sudanese entrepreneur, Mohamed Samir successfully introduces eco-friendly rickshaws to the city of Khartoum.

Electric Rickshaws In Sudan!

Mohamed Samir, a Sudanese entrepreneur, has recently worked in developing the game and taking it to the next level with his electrically-powered rickshaws in Sudan.

Known for being one of the most common uses of transport across Sudan, rickshaws have been a reliable go-to source, but with the rising costs of fuel, they’ve become harder to maintain and have posed as a challenge for those driving them for their livelihoods.

Meet Mohamed Samir, a Sudanese entrepreneur and owner of a factory that assembles electric #tuk-tuk or rickshaws. With soaring fuel prices, tuk-tuk drivers in Khartoum barely make any money. With #electric vehicles, they can make a living again.https://t.co/0qWTffXTrK#sudan pic.twitter.com/clvA86ZFKt

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This Solution Is Environmentally Friendly AND Cost-Efficient!

Mohamed has been diligent with his work, and has continued to address the many issues that pushed rickshaw drivers out of business – by installing solar panels on the upper over-head of the rickshaw, the vehicle was able to be battery operated.

With a large concentration of the traditional rickshaw in the city, it has been detrimental to the environment. But with this fascinating design? Mohamed was able to hit it all!

VIDEO: 🇸🇩 Sudan’s electric rickshaws cut costs, help environment

Entrepreneur Mohamed Samir watches proudly as workers install solar panels and electric batteries onto motorised rickshaws, unique in the North African nation as they run on electricity in a bid to cut fuel costs pic.twitter.com/P7XBGjtKBA

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Motivated by addressing the rising costs of fuel and reducing the harmful environmental impact this delivery by Mohamed Samir has been quite a commendable journey.

Sudan’s green tuktuk revolution 👍

Sudanese entrepreneur Mohamed Samir watches proudly as workers assemble garishly coloured rickshaws, unique in the North African nation because they run on electricity in a bid to tackle soaring costs.https://t.co/CL1bQ6XhJo pic.twitter.com/C1uapX4mqi

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Taking only a minimum of eight hours to fully charge, these rickshaws are ready to set off and go! We love seeing the work of Sudanese entrepreneurs come to fruition with such a meaningful and successful journey. Hats off to Mohamed Samir!

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