Renowned South African motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche and students from the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa have designed and built a hydrogen fuel-powered tricycle. Dubbed the 'Ahi Fambeni,' which means "let’s go" in the Tsonga language, the bike is intended to provide inexpensive transportation for rural people.
The Ahi Fambeni uses hydrogen storage technology developed by Hydrogen SA Systems. The specialty of the bike is that it is not powered by a battery but by a fuel cell. The Ahi Fambeni has already been launched in South Africa and the team is planning to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered car.
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The 'Ahi Fambeni' is a Zero Emission Hydrogen-Fueled Trike
Trend Themes
1. Hydrogen Fuel Technology - The development of hydrogen fuel storage technology can lead to the creation of more eco-friendly and sustainable transportation.
2. Fuel Cell-powered Vehicles - The success of the Ahi Fambeni tricycle could encourage the creation and innovation of more fuel cell-powered modes of transportation.
3. Affordable Green Transportation - The focus on providing inexpensive transportation for rural communities could lead to the creation of more affordable, sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can explore the potential of fuel cell technology and its integration into manufacturing eco-friendly modes of transportation.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry can benefit from the development and growth of hydrogen fuel technology as a clean energy source for transportation.
3. Rural Development Industry - The focus on providing environmentally conscious and affordable transportation solutions for rural communities can increase growth in the rural development industry.