Nairobi, Feb. 19 -- Car & General has introduced electric three-wheelers in the Kenyan market as it diversifies into the "green" mobility business amid a global push to address climate change and pollution.

The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm on Monday evening unveiled the electric three-wheelers in partnership with Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a subsidiary of Italian motor vehicle manufacturer, Piaggio Group.

The launch marks a new line of business for Car & General, which has been selling motorcycles and three-wheelers with internal combustion engines for decades as part of its diversified operations.

The three-wheelers, called Piaggio Ape Electrik vehicles, will be sold in two versions - Ape E-City FX Max for the passeng...