Auto Truck seeks to mitigate climate change effects through the introduction of electric three-wheelers and pushcarts for light transportation in major towns and cities in East Africa. They want to increase the share of electric vehicles in cities to 30%.
“We are not just building a business; we`re building a legacy for our future generation, and we`re teaching others how to achieve their ultimate dreams.”
Kenneth Guantai, CEO & Founder Auto-Truck
Achievements
Auto Truck has assembled two electric three-wheelers and retrofitted one ICE three-wheeler. Auto Truck is also in the process of setting up a charging station and a fleet management system. The company has identified a secure, accessible location and secured the shipment for the electric vehicle charging kit.
The pilot was enabled through the partnership with the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) which provides technicians and a facility where the manufacturing and the assembly is done. DIT is becoming an EV Center central to the assembly of vehicles from various providers in Dar es Salaam, spanning from electric three-wheelers to pedal-assist electric bicycles.
Innovation
Auto Truck has successfully commissioned three functional prototypes which are in the process of testing for commercialization both locally and internationally. Their innovative, green-technology products have received numerous awards including one from the Royal Academy of Engineering in London.
