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CleanTechnica•5 months ago

•Roam has launched an EV charging network in Kenya, initially for electric motorcycles and tuk-tuks, with nationwide expansion including Type 6 fast chargers planned for 2026.
•The network uses Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards, ensuring interoperability across light electric vehicles (LEVs) and promoting a scalable EV charging infrastructure.
•This development signals a growing demand for electricity from the transportation sector in Kenya, presenting new load profiles and potential grid integration considerations for power developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•5 months ago

•Cadillac's EV sales reached nearly 40% of its total sales in a peak quarter and 27% in Q2, indicating rapid consumer adoption of electric vehicles.
•This trend signifies a substantial and growing electricity demand from the transportation sector, requiring increased generation capacity and grid infrastructure investment.
•IPPs and developers should anticipate rising demand for new generation (especially renewables and storage) and charging infrastructure. Large power consumers should factor increasing grid load and potential peak demand shifts into their energy procurement and infrastructure planning.

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