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Fun Facts: “Did You Know That?”
Fun Facts: “Did You Know That?” about electric two-and-three-wheelers.
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Let’s break away from our usual routine and delve into some fascinating facts about two-and-three-wheelers!
Did You Know That?…
In Africa, bicycles and motorcycle taxis are called “Boda-Bodas”.
- Boda-Bodas are common in East Africa. While motorcycle taxis like Boda-Bodas are present throughout Africa and beyond, the term Boda-Boda is specific to East Africa.
- In Kenya, they are more frequently called “Piki Pikis”.
- East Africa has millions of Boda-Bodas or motorcycle taxi drivers. The use of Boda-Bodas is indispensable in East Africa because of their convenience and flexibility, especially in congested cities.
Boda-Bodas. CleanTechnica (2021)
Three-wheelers have been around since the 15th century.
- Leonardo da Vinci designed and drew sketches of the earliest three-wheeled vehicle, which used a wind-up mechanism (like the mechanism of a clock) for propulsion.
- “The Automobile” is one of the most important collections of sketches and studies by Leonardo da Vinci.
Sketch of “The Automobile”. LeonardodaVinci.net (2019)
Course mascot. PEM Motion (2024)
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