Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has made a significant stride in sustainable transport with the unveiling of the Nimde3 Hyiren REV, a five-seater electric vehicle fitted with regenerative braking technology.
Developed by three final-year Automotive Engineering students within six months, this innovative vehicle can recharge its battery automatically while in motion, particularly when slowing down or applying brakes.
The vehicle’s key feature is its regenerative braking system, which sets it apart from conventional electric vehicles that require stationary charging.
According to the Head of the Automotive and Agricultural Mechanisation Department, Professor Prince Owusu-Ansah, the vehicle was built from scratch and can travel from Kumasi to Konongo and back without needing a charge, reaching speeds of up to 150 km/h.
KsTU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gabriel Dwomoh, commended the collaboration between academia and industry, highlighting other innovations developed by the university, including a multi-purpose rocket stove and an air quality monitor.
The university plans to refine the technology and scale up production to include larger vehicles.
