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An electric Vehicle rechargeable point on display at REFA Renewable Energy Forum Africa at Nairobi Sarit Centre on Thursday, April 4, 2023.[FILE, Standard].
An increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kenya are finding a second life, thanks to the innovative efforts of a local recycling firm. By repurposing used batteries into affordable alternatives, Qtron Industries is accelerating the country's transition to green transport and renewable energy.
Qtron Industries, established in 2016, specializes in repairing and recycling batteries for vehicles and motorcycles. The company ventured into EV battery recycling to address the growing issue of discarded batteries littering Kenya's landfills.
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