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June 4, 2024
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Updated on June 22, 2024
·Created on August 9, 2017
Mobius II is a vehicle built for the African mass market to address common road terrain and vehicle loading.
Mobius IIĀ is a low-cost RWD gasoline-powered vehicle designed and manufactured in Kenya. It is custom built for the African market with an emphasis on durability and ability to maneuver rough terrain. It is designed by Mobius Motors and is currently commercialized.
Target SDGs
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Market Suggested Retail Price
$12,500.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Community
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Mobius Motors
Countries
Kenya
Manufacturing/Building Method
Mobius II is manufactured in Nairobi. Mobius Motors follows international standards so that each car is built with world-class lean manufacturing standards.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
The product can be obtained directly from the manufacturer through ordering on theirĀ websiteĀ or visiting aĀ dealership.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Capacity
5
Gear Ratio
Variable. The transmission is a 5 speed manual system.
Maximum load capacity (kg)
625
Design Specifications
Mobius IIĀ is built with a 4-cylinder, 16 valve 1.8 litre engine. It has a 5 speed manual transmission and a 55 litre fuel tank capacity. It is a rear wheel drive vehicle and is capable of carrying up to 625 kg. It is a 5-seat vehicle, with a gross weight 2275kg and 330mm ground clearance.
Technical Support
Technical support is provided by the manufacturer through service stations in Nairobi. The company intends to soon open another service station in Mombasa, Kenya.
Mobius Motors provides dedicated teams from sales, service and parts to provide assistance for the customers
Replacement Components
Mobius Motors operates a fully stocked central Nairobi warehouse with all spares for the Mobius II vehicle.
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Mobius II is designed for durability for the product to maneuver rough roads reliably.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
Mobius II is built with aĀ steel space-frame mounted onto a longitudinal ladder chassis to form a space-frame architecture that provides added passenger protection.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Hazell, Paul, 2013,Ā Designing the post-colonial car:Ā A bumpy road for personal transportĀ in Africa,Ā University of Worcester
Hazell, Paul, 2016, The Routledge Companion to Design Studies, 1st ed, Abingdon, Oxon, New York, Chapter 19
Compliance with regulations
Mobius II is tested using internationally recognized quality controls during the whole process of manufacturing.
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
None
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