SEOUL, Shenzhen, and Wilmington, N.C. — In a move to advance electric mobility in emerging markets, MBAK Energy Solutions, Inc. has announced a strategic technical partnership. The company, which trades on the OTC market under the symbol MBAK, is collaborating with the University of Michigan's Perot-Jain TechLab and its Kenyan distribution partner, Carbon-Zero Mobility, Ltd. (CZM). The focus of the alliance is a project to enhance the open-source charging systems for electric motorcycles.
Project Aims to Ruggedize and Optimize Charging Technology
The joint initiative, announced on December 23, 2025, will concentrate on improving the charger design for the Dominion line of e-motorcycles. These bikes are manufactured by MBAK and are being brought to the Kenyan market by CZM. The project team will conduct a thorough analysis of the existing charging block with the goal of implementing key upgrades.
The improvements are targeted at several critical areas: maximizing ease-of-use for consumers, enhancing the ruggedness of the charger to withstand local conditions, ensuring broad compatibility, and integrating energy usage recording capabilities. Following the design phase, the team will create prototypes, optimize the improved kit for cost-effective manufacturing, and then deliver the updated specifications to MBAK for integration into its production process.
Leadership Expresses Confidence in Collaborative Innovation
Executives from both companies expressed strong optimism about the venture's potential. Patrick Kimathi, the CEO of Carbon-Zero Mobility, and MBAK's Chairman Boos believe the project will yield significant benefits for their organizations. They plan to leverage the academic and design expertise of the University of Michigan's Perot-Jain TechLab to maintain a leading position in the fast-evolving e-mobility sector.
The demand for MBAK's electric two-wheelers in markets like Europe, India, and Africa remains robust. This demand is driven by the company's established reputation for innovation, reliability, safety, and quality in its mobility products.
Company Background and Future Outlook
MBAK Energy Solutions is primarily engaged in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing energy products that do not rely on fossil fuels. The company possesses specialized expertise in designing and producing advanced battery technologies, including lithium, sodium, and solid-state batteries. These power solutions cater to a wide range of applications, from industrial and medical uses to portable electronics and electric vehicles.
While the partnership highlights a forward-looking strategy, the company's news release included standard cautionary statements. It noted that the project involves risks and uncertainties, such as the ability to meet performance requirements, the emergence of competitive pressures, and overall market conditions. The forward-looking statements are made under the protections of the Securities Litigation Reform Act.
