Is Nigeria Ready for Electric Cars?

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka has made a landmark achievement as the institution's Engineering Faculty successfully unveiled its first five-seater electric car. They named the car, Lion Ozumba 551, is made with 80% locally-sourced materials. The car can take on a 30-kilometer distance when fully charged.

The five-seater electric car produced by the Engineering Faculty of University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

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