As sub-Saharan Africa develops, it is becoming increasingly dependent on transportation services – worker and leisure commutes, freight and industrial material transportation, and other movement activities involved in building emerging economies are putting strain on the continent’s logistics. New entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the opportunities to launch their own parcel and taxi delivery businesses. The majority of these businesses depend on inexpensive motorcycles with inefficient motors.
Motorcycles make up nearly half of all motor vehicles. This is contributing to environmental damage and increased disease rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Bob Eco is an electric vehicle company and renewable energy provider. They are determined to change the world by electrifying as many motorcycles as they can. Offering free battery recharges, Bob Eco is giving drivers the opportunity to go green and save on refueling costs – each Bob Eco driver saves 5 tons of CO2 emissions per year and nearly quadruples their take-home pay.
Based on real-world land surveys, Bob Eco’s headlining Model-X is the perfect e-bike for developing countries. This e-bike has been designed with the goal of raising public expectations for what a taxi and ride-sharing bike should look like. The Model-X is comfortable enough to accommodate two people, and comes with an extra seat as well as board-style footrests for both the feet. The Model-X can also be used to transport small-to-medium-sized packages thanks to its rear carrier and suspension that is capable of lifting heavy loads.
Bob Eco is a unique option for countries that value quality and price. Many cheap, petrol-fueled motorbikes in developing nations start breaking down after just one year. They need to be repaired every week, which can result in high repair costs and increased fuel consumption. Bob Eco is making a difference by offering high-quality motorbikes that will last for 10 years and still cost the same to lease as a petrol-fuelled bike – the only difference being that the lease is stretched for a longer term.
At the heart of the Model-X is Bob Eco’s proven powertrain, delivering both unprecedented range and a thrilling riding experience. As with all Bob Eco vehicles, the Model-X has a world-class rechargeable battery. Bob Eco’s batteries are built with a sturdy heat-wicking aluminum alloy shell and incorporate a technology that armors their cells. Thus, Bob Eco’s batteries are resistant to the elements and extremely durable, perfect for the terrain of developing countries.
Bob Eco was also aware of repairs. Since most roads are dangerous and have many accident victims, it is important to keep a large inventory of spare parts on hand and to hire specialists who are skilled in repairing unique motorcycles. Except for the engine and batteries at the back, all parts of the complete motorcycle are made from the same parts as the vast majority of other motorcycles. This makes finding replacements for 90% of the parts that need replacement during regular checks easy and cheap, also it doesn’t require specialist knowledge and special tools.
Two state-of the-art lithium-ion battery packs can be used to transport passengers over 140 km. This makes long distance rides easy. These batteries can be easily removed from locked battery holders and are light to transport.
Model-X drivers are welcome to swap dead and dying batteries for freshly recharged ones at any one of Bob Eco’s charging stations, mapped out across Africa, completely free of charge. This, combined with the overall design of the Model-X made it the best strategic motorcycle in emerging markets. This model is ideal for logistics entrepreneurs who want to make savings and the planet. It uses the same batteries as the Model-X in Africa, which optimizes the effectiveness of the Bob Ecosystem.
Each Model-X bike and battery is connected individually to the internet via a SIM card. Both also have an individual tracker hidden inside the structure, trying to remove or disarm will lead to deadlock to the motorcycle’s BMS (battery management system), rendering them useless.
Smart motorcycles’ brain is their battery management system. It not only protects from theft but also analyzes the bike continuously. It shows all the statistics of the battery, notices irregularities and maintains the battery’s quality.
Administrators can track the location of the bike via the battery management system. The admin can also shut down the model-X. The admin can also close the model-X if there is theft or default in payment during the lease period. You can unlock the bike by paying the amount owed or making arrangements with the lessor.
The motorcycle cannot be driven outside of its designated driving area during the lease period. This is to prevent a lessee stealing it by taking it to another country.
To create an African-specific motorcycle, the Bob Eco-Jincheng Suzuki Partnership created the Model-X. All elements of the Model-X were derived from decades of experience on the market for two- and three-wheelers in developing countries.
Bob Eco has a range of three and two-wheel electric vehicles that can be used for any task. Bob Eco’s range of electric two- and three-wheelers can be used for single or family transports as well as hauling heavy loads.