Wacky eco-friendly wheels driving Africa's green revolution

Photos: Africa's Lean Green Speed Machines
Teardrop dynamics – Made from fiberglass, the "Autonov III" from the University of Lagos is shaped like a teardrop to minimize drag.
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Photos: Africa's Lean Green Speed Machines
Age advantage – The average age of the students who worked on Autonov III was just 22.
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Photos: Africa's Lean Green Speed Machines
Going commercial – The 'Kiira EV' was the first electric car built in Uganda. The project, which was mostly run by students, launched a proof of concept in 2011 and plans to produce its first commercial car by 2018.
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