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Darryl TIOGUEU, the young Cameroonian revolutionizing urban mobility with his electric tricycle

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At just 29 years old, Darryl TIOGUEU has already achieved a remarkable feat: he has designed and manufactured the first electric vehicle in Cameroon. This innovative tricycle, named “Atoum,” offers a clean, economical, and suitable transportation solution for the urban realities of the country.

Equipped with a 15-kilowatt motor powered by a 10-kilowatt battery, the Atoum can travel up to 100 kilometers on a single charge. Its capacity to carry three seated individuals makes it ideal for city travel, where traffic is often dense and congested.

An economic and ecological asset

Beyond its practical aspect, Darryl TIOGUEU’s vehicle stands out for its economic and environmental advantages. According to the young inventor, his tricycle consumes ten times less than a conventional gasoline vehicle.

“If one kilowatt costs 60 francs in Cameroon, then 10 kilowatts cost 600 francs. Thus, 600 francs can cover a distance of 100 kilometers, whereas a fuel-consuming vehicle would require 10 liters to cover the same distance, with a cost of 700 francs per liter. A conventional vehicle would need 7,000 francs to cover the same distance,” he explains.

In addition to being economical, the Atoum is also a more environmentally friendly means of transportation. It produces no greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to reduced air pollution and environmental protection.

An ambitious project

Darryl TIOGUEU does not plan to stop there. He aspires to develop a range of more comprehensive electric vehicles, including cars capable of transporting goods and people over longer distances.

“We can use the same logic to build a vehicle for transporting goods and people. The car will be fully electric, with additional solar panels in the cabin. The car will be able to travel over a distance of more than 100 kilometers,” he asserts.

For #Puissance237, Darryl TIOGUEU’s invention puts Cameroon on the map of automotive innovation. His electric tricycle demonstrates the country’s potential in developing sustainable technologies tailored to local needs.

The editorial team