You are accessing a machine-readable page. In order to be human-readable, please install an RSS reader. Contact online >>
You are accessing a machine-readable page. In order to be human-readable, please install an RSS reader.
All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. No special permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. For articles published under an open access Creative Common CC BY license, any part of the article may be reused without permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. For more information, please refer to https://
Feature papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. A Feature Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications.
Feature papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and must receive positive feedback from the reviewers.
Editor''s Choice articles are based on recommendations by the scientific editors of MDPI journals from around the world. Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly interesting to readers, or important in the respective research area. The aim is to provide a snapshot of some of the most exciting work published in the various research areas of the journal.
Visit our dedicated information section to learn more about MDPI.
Mamo, T.; Gebresenbet, G.; Gopal, R.; Yoseph, B. Assessment of an Electric Vehicle Drive Cycle in Relation to Minimised Energy Consumption with Driving Behaviour: The Case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Its Suburbs. World Electr. Veh. J. 2023, 14, 302. https://doi /10.3390/wevj14110302
Mamo T, Gebresenbet G, Gopal R, Yoseph B. Assessment of an Electric Vehicle Drive Cycle in Relation to Minimised Energy Consumption with Driving Behaviour: The Case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Its Suburbs. World Electric Vehicle Journal. 2023; 14(11):302. https://doi /10.3390/wevj14110302
Mamo, Tatek, Girma Gebresenbet, Rajendiran Gopal, and Bisrat Yoseph. 2023. "Assessment of an Electric Vehicle Drive Cycle in Relation to Minimised Energy Consumption with Driving Behaviour: The Case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Its Suburbs" World Electric Vehicle Journal 14, no. 11: 302. https://doi /10.3390/wevj14110302
Mamo, T., Gebresenbet, G., Gopal, R., & Yoseph, B. (2023). Assessment of an Electric Vehicle Drive Cycle in Relation to Minimised Energy Consumption with Driving Behaviour: The Case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Its Suburbs. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 14(11), 302. https://doi /10.3390/wevj14110302
Subscribe to receive issue release notifications and newsletters from MDPI journals
Yuma Sasaki, founder and CEO of Dodai, a leading electric mobility company in Ethiopia, has an ambitious long-term plan for the company. He wants Dodai to be a pan-African e-mobility company that focuses on urban areas in the continent.
To help achieve that vision, Dodai recently signed a partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings to speed up the growth of sustainable urban transportation in the country.
The partnership aims to establish 100 battery swap stations in Addis Ababa by the end of 2025 and increase them to 300 stations by 2026. Additionally, the partnership is expected to create thousands of jobs and help Ethiopia become a trailblazer in green transportation.
Under the battery swapping idea, Dodai will own the batteries and battery swapping stations. Electric motorbike owners will swap their depleted batteries with fully charged ones from Dodai.
Sasaki pointed out that battery swapping will help address several challenges facing the growth of Ethiopia''s e-mobility industry, including a sparse network of public charging stations and the affordability of electric motorbikes. Dodai''s electric motorbikes cost about 150,000 Ethiopian Birrs (about 1,220 U.S. dollars). According to Sasaki, batteries account for almost half the total cost of the motorbike.
"If we can do battery swapping, we can solve the charging issue and worries from customers, as well as the affordability issue because we can reduce the initial cost by 50 percent," Sasaki told CGTN Africa.
Sasaki added that Dodai sought the partnership to ease its operations because battery swapping is a new business model in Ethiopia.
"Whatever new business you do, and, especially, when it involves physical goods, in this case, batteries or charging stations or vehicles, if you do not have full buy-ins from the regulatory side, you might have problems in customs, with the energy ministry and different entities. That''s where we expect Ethiopian Investment Holdings to step in to solve the problems, as long as our solutions serve the people," Sasaki said.
"Now, the question is what is the best approach to start, and then build the infrastructure for battery swapping."
Sasaki hopes Dodai will also help boost the efficiency of Ethiopia''s economy by saving on commute time for the nation''s workforce.
"In Addis Ababa, the majority of commuters spend three to four hours a day commuting. Half of that time, the three to four hours, you are waiting for a minibus or van. By introducing this efficient and affordable door-to-door sustainable mobility, we can save the time for commuting by one to two hours for each person in Addis Ababa."
Sasaki is also hopeful that the success of this partnership will open up Ethiopia for more private investment.
"When we show that this partnership is successful in terms of solving the problems of the society, as well as bringing financial returns in the future, not in the short-term, then we can inspire other potential private companies, especially foreign companies, interested in coming to Ethiopia to partner with Ethiopian Investment Holdings to bring innovative solutions in different areas. It could be mining, it could be fintech, or the data centre, in different areas."
Despite all the positives, Sasaki does not envision Dodai as a monopoly.
Sasaki explained that Dodai wants to lead the battery swapping/selling space; not the manufacturing sector. He clarified that Dodai only began manufacturing electric motorbikes to promote them faster rather than waiting for other players to get the ball rolling.
"We need to accelerate the penetration and awareness of e-motorbikes in Ethiopia. That''s why we started manufacturing by assembling. But once we have enough players in Ethiopia, let''s say five to ten key e-motorbike manufacturers, then, phase by phase, we want to shift more towards the battery swap stations network."
"We prefer to partner with the right partners to accelerate solving the problem and achieving the mission rather than, like many companies that want to own everything, you try to do everything, you try to dominate. That''s not our strategy."
The Energy Center has the following diverse objectives
Addis Ababa University Libraries prepare near to 10,000 masters and PhD thesis available online via it repository: Research collection Repository.
AAU Libraries Subscribed on different E- journal and Research Management Software such as Scopus, Science direct and Mendely to fulfill the need of information or Research Resource for postgraduate student and researchers.
About Addis ababa battery research and development
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in Addis ababa battery research and development have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
When you're looking for the latest and most efficient Addis ababa battery research and development for your PV project, our website offers a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge products designed to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a renewable energy developer, utility company, or commercial enterprise looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we have the solutions to help you harness the full potential of solar energy.
By interacting with our online customer service, you'll gain a deep understanding of the various Addis ababa battery research and development featured in our extensive catalog, such as high-efficiency storage batteries and intelligent energy management systems, and how they work together to provide a stable and reliable power supply for your PV projects.
