This African Genius Makes Old Engines Work Better Than New Ones
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- 1 December 2025
Meet Peter Mbiria, a 34-year-old Kenyan engineer who’s transforming old car engines into modern fuel-efficient powerhouses. Using his own invention, the Voltarent ECU, Peter is proving that no engine is too old for a second chance. His groundbreaking technology not only boosts performance but is also leaving Western experts in awe. This is the inspiring story of an African genius rewriting the future of automotive engineering.
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