data.There is recently a major breakthrough in automobile industry in Nigeria. This is the production of a car that will shift the focus of the Nigerian citizens from fuel powered cars to electric powered cars. The contribution of Science and Technology to the development of any society cannot be overemphasized.
Any nation that will become developed must invest more in science and technology. Nigerian today is one of the countries striving forward to attain the status of developed nations. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu today Friday, November 13, 2020, unveiled the first Nigerian electric car named Hyundai Kona.
The car is a product of a company known as Stallion Group and it was launched today Friday at the VON Automobiles Nigeria in Ojo, Lagos State where the car was actually manufactured.
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This Kona, which is an electric powered car, is regarded in European motoring industry as the first of its kind and it is estimated to cost about N24 million. This is due to the amount of expertise that has been invested in the production of it.
When Gov. Sanwo-Olu was unveiling this vehicle, he commended VON and observed that they have been one of the leading car manufacturing companies in Nigeria with over 40 to 50 years of experience and expertise in the manufacturing of vehicles starting from the days when they were assembling various Volkswagen products.
Sanwo-Olu also commended Stallion Group for this noble initiative in the production of the electric car and promised them that the Lagos State government will make charging points available to ensure that those who buy these electric vehicles are able to enjoy them.
In addition to this he also talked about the gradual completion of the Lagos Badagry Expressway which started under the previous administration of Babatunde Fashola. He made them understand that they were not to rush the construction of the Expressway because they intend to build a first class road.
“Lagos-Badagry Expressway which has been expanded from 2 to 10 lanes will soon be complete, we are not rushing the road; we are building a first-class road construction project.’’
data.Meanwhile, the Managing Director, VON Automobiles, Mr Rohtagi Manish, made it known that the introduction of the kona to the market will change things positively in Nigeria, especially in the car industries.
According to Manish’s observation, Kona will be a way to balance the weather changes which is noticed globally because it will make us to achieve a greener and conducive environment for people to live in. This will also remove the effect of air pollution which is associated with the use of fuel powered cars.
Definitely this will surely create a large boost for the promoters of more environmentally friendly automobile. Not only this, it will also produce an environment that is safe and conducive for living because it will be free of pollution which is normally observed and obtained from the combustion of fuel as we have with the common vehicles that have been around with us for a long time.
The accomplishment of the production of this electric car will help the citizens and the Government to shift their focus from fuel powered cars to electric powered cars. It can also be a great means of increasing the income of the state and finally if the Federal Government joins in this, it will be the advantage for the nation to increase her income.