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Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by funmilade4real(m): 9:20am On Feb 02, 2016 |
PRINCENWAEZE: U are still talking |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by MrEverest(m): 9:23am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Nice one from Uganda, Innoson inspiring Africa since 2000 AD. |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by slimfit1(m): 9:24am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Where are our own professors hiding wondering where their brains are. |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 9:24am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: Nigerians and una useless pride sha. I live in Uganda and trust me, Nigeria is no way developed in terms of basic infrastructural facilities or "the best black people on earth". 1 Like |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by iamord(m): 9:25am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Lobolintin:Not true |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Nobody: 9:26am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:8hrs battery life! Am sure that will depend on use...so it might not be tecnically 8hrs, with overloading n speeding, battery will run down n vehicle will stop during the journey...except they build it hybrid |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by jstriker442(m): 9:26am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Lobolintin:first to do what ?? |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 9:26am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:korektn, u live in Kampala the capital which can't be compared to akwa Ibom talk more of Lagos and Abuja, u can't just compare Uganda with Nigeria in terms of everything |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by PRINCENWAEZE(m): 9:27am On Feb 02, 2016 |
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Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by MrEverest(m): 9:32am On Feb 02, 2016 |
anonimi:Dont mind the dullard of Daura, imagine that the project was completely funded by Museveni, Uganda's president yet the dullard in Aso Rock cant even patronize the ones hardworking & brilliant Nigerians produced! Well I dont blame him since he is an illiterate who does not know what he is doing rather I blame the zombies & almajiris that voted him in. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 9:33am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: Kampala is an overcrowded place. Their main cities are Entebbe, Mbarara, Fort Portal etc. Meanwhile you don't have water, electricity or enough security from your government. You practically are your own government 1 Like |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 9:42am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:security? Wasn't it in Uganda sometimes back alshabab from Somalia bombed some fellas watching football, what kind of security are u talking about? |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Jolomsguy(m): 9:43am On Feb 02, 2016 |
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=903105843092503&id=100001792869991 this nija guy in the link is the first in africa |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 9:44am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: That was in 2010..and they arrested them...how many bombs have gone off in your country again? Care to count them? 1 Like |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 9:46am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:Well, since ur bragging of a country that we donated 1000. Toyota hilux cars, I don't know what to say, and u berra respect the giant of ur continent |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 9:48am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: Giant of Africa? Keep deceiving yourself 1 Like |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Kingbilo(m): 9:50am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Scam. That bus will recharge for 10 days to go 80km Africans.. Keep falling for this |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 9:50am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:wait, how did u join nairaland, since ur a Ugandan? U wan migrate to naija? Kikiki |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 9:52am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: I be correct Naija person. Came here 3 years ago...was on NL since 2011 with my deactivated moniker. 1 Like |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 9:54am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:mtchew ah don free u, so na u d tin dey pain pass |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 9:55am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: Lmao. Nigeria still has a long way to go. 1 Like |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 9:57am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:not from a Ugandan perspective |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 10:00am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: From a global perspective and partially from a Ugandan perspective. Yes they're yet to reach Nigeria on a number of grounds but Nigeria with all its resources is a monumental failure considering its potential. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 10:02am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:I just wonder what is deceiving a Ugandan to too trash against Nigeria, nigga am probably richer than ur wretched ass, got access to Medicare than ur worwor body |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by jamace(m): 10:03am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Yes, Africa, let's go!!!!! |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Litmus: 10:04am On Feb 02, 2016 |
[img]http://www.monitor.co.ug/image/view/-/3057904/highRes/1244668/-/maxw/600/-/b0geon/-/news05pix.jpg[/img] The Kiira Motors solar-powered bus after it was unveiled to the media at Namboole stadium on Sunday. PHOTO BY RACHEL MABALA Kampala- Kiira Motors Corporation has launched the first solar-powered bus that is intended to drive forward the automotive industry in Uganda. The bus dubbed ‘Kayoola’ loosely translated as ‘mass carrier’ is powered by solar energy to make it environment friendly. It depends on two power banks (lithium-ion batteries) which power an electric motor that is combined to a 2-speed pneumatic shift transmission. The two power banks operate in automatic interchange to enable real time mobile battery rejuvenating while the other is in use. Mr Isaa Musasizi, the chief executive officer of Kiira Motors Corporation, told journalists during the test drive at Namboole stadium on Sunday that Kayoola was built at a cost of Shs500 million. With a sitting capacity of 35 passengers, the bus has a power capacity of 150KW (204HP) peak and solar power of 1,320W. The solar panels on the roof yield energy to run the bus on a range of 80kms about 8 hours of uninterrupted drive. “Uganda is privileged to be among the 13 countries in the whole world that are situated along the equator. We decided to take advantage of this strategic position to improve transport technology,” Mr Musasizi said. He observed that most features on the bus are locally sourced and were brought together by a team of about 100 Ugandans who did the wielding, spraying, and wiring, among others. “The body is typically our roofing material and was worked on by hand. Also, the battery banks, which are stainless steel, were also invented here. Uganda owns refined skills to deliver automotives today,” Mr Musasizi added. Prof Sandy Stevens Tickodri, the Minister of Higher Education Science and Technology, who presided over the test drive, said Kayoola will go a long way in addressing Uganda’s mass conveyance problem. “We have buses all over the world but Ugandans must be proud to be championing a technology that represents clean energy,” said Prof Tickdori who birthed the idea of manufacturing Uganda’s first electronic car Kiira EV while still a don at Makerere University. He added that the innovation has raised the regional standard, adding that the project has set a green precedence and motivation trend for technological advancement in urban mobility for East and Central Africa. President Museveni is set to officially launch the Kayoola solar bus on February 16 at Kampala Serena Hotel. editorial@ug.nationmedia.com |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by TimothyNkenu: 10:08am On Feb 02, 2016 |
CriticMaestro: Didn't you just see me type that I'm a Nigerian who came here 3 years ago? With your short term memory, you actually need all the MediCare you can get. I thought this was an objective based discussion. Must you insult to prove your point? Bye Felicia. 2 Likes |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Nobody: 10:12am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Poseidon000:mu*mu all say you wan be first to comment, you no bother read the whole article |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by CriticMaestro: 10:15am On Feb 02, 2016 |
TimothyNkenu:E pain am...and ur a biafran |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Mattew690(m): 10:29am On Feb 02, 2016 |
The moment that thing enter nigeria WITCH go spoil am |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by 360dreezyjones(m): 10:41am On Feb 02, 2016 |
It's a very nice achievement but it doesn't affect the price of rice.. |
Re: Uganda Manufactures First Solar-powered Bus In Africa by Litmus: 10:47am On Feb 02, 2016 |
Ghana Bamboo bike. An ordinary Ghanaian person's venture. For ordinary people in the community, there is life beyond Oyel. 1 Like |
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