Small Cars With Big Plans. First Microcar Coalition In The World Could Influence Automotive Industry In Africa
Microcar manufactures come together to increase their voice at the table to promote the benefits of smaller cars in cities.
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Lagos launches first phase of sustainable transport plan
A Nigerian company and LAMATA have launched the first phase of its sustainable transport initiative aimed at a carbon free mobility ecosystem.
Public Transport key to Achieving Social & Environmental Goals – thoughts from UITP Summit Opening Ceremony
#publictransport #uitp #barcelona #smartmobility “Use of public transport & shared mobility has grown from 6% in 2006 to 19.4% in 2022”. Mohamed Mezghani, UITP Secretary General, along with a stellar line up of economists, politicians, and civil servants remind us that public transport is solving similar problems to when Barcelona hosted the UITP Summit 100 years ago […]
Morocco looks to set up factory to produce electric vehicle batteries
Morocco and a Chinese-European electric mobility company is to establish a factory to produce electric car batteries and storage systems.
Roam pushes for e-motorcycle adoption in Kenya
Roam launches its multi-purpose electric motorcycle charging station called Roam Hub in Nairobi, Kenya.
Africa Day is everyday at SMA summit
In light of the recent AFRICA DAY, Smarter Mobility Africa summit wanted to spotlight a few African countries making strides in the mobility space.
Kenya: Expanding distribution grid with more substations and power lines
Kenya Power and Lighting Company is to construct new substations and power lines in order to strengthen the electricity distribution network.
A need for a just energy transition with e-mobility
The need for a just and sustainable energy transition has become increasingly evident as the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and social inequality.
Nigeria wants to boost production of electric vehicles under new plan
Nigeria wants to locally produce at least a third of all electric vehicles in its market in the next decade.
5 key trends that will transform mobility in Africa
The Smarter Mobility Africa summit Advisory Board came together for the day to highlight trends driving the mobility sector in Africa.
BYD continues to wow audiences across the world, South Africa soon?
BYD is one of the top selling automotive companies in the world, when you look specifically at electric vehicles. Ahead of the potential launch of BYD in South Africa and other parts of Africa, Ben Pullen test drove the BYD ATTO 3 at Fully Charged LIVE in the UK.
Kenya: More electric buses for Nairobi’s public transport fleet
A public transport operator in Kenya has taken stock of five electric buses which will operate in the capital Nairobi.
Kenya: e-mobility tariff to make it cheaper to drive an electric vehicle
Kenya’s proposed new tariff for the e-mobility sector would make it cheaper to drive an electric vehicle (EV) than one with an internal combustible engine.
South Africa must manufacture electric vehicles for market access
The South African automotive industry needs to move towards the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) to maintain export market access.
Kenya: Electric motorcycles, three-wheelers more popular than cars
Cars are lagging behind motorcycles and three-wheelers in Kenya’s electric vehicle market, a recently released report shows.
Lagos pilots electric bus project as it tries to combat air pollution
Lagos has received its first set of electric buses as Africa’s most populous city looks to cut down carbon emissions.
Global electric vehicle sales close to one in five sold
The IEA thinks global sales of electric cars are set to surge again in 2023, expanding their share of the overall car market to close to 20%.
Ghana’s e-mobility drive pushes it to target stake in lithium mine
Ghana is aiming for a 15% reduction in emissions by 2030 and has set an e-mobility agenda in an attempt to achieve this.
UK charity, finance institution to bankroll SSA clean energy projects
A UK-registered charity and a finance institution have committed $245 million to clean energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Kenya looks at tax incentives to grow e-mobility market
The Kenyan government is looking at legal and policy frameworks to further incentivise investment in the country’s e-mobility sector.
Zambia, DRC to set up hubs to produce electric vehicles
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to become hubs for the production of electric vehicles (EVs).
Kenya: e-mobility is increasing despite lack of policy support – NPO
Kenya’s e-mobility sector continues to grow despite the lack of policy support, says Africa E-Mobility Alliance.
Ndia Magadagela: How the electric vehicle sector will be impactful
Read this exclusive Women in Energy interview with Ndia Magadagela, Co-Founder of Everlectric, South Africa.
Uganda and vehicle company partner to introduce electric motorbikes
Uganda has partnered with a vehicle company to introduce electric motorbikes and charging and swapping stations across the country.
Tanzania has highest number of electric vehicles in E Africa, but market stagnant – report
Tanzania has more than 5 000 electric vehicles on its roads, but several barriers are hampering the sector’s growth, a recent study shows.
Bertha Mvati: Advancing technologies are creating opportunities for women
Read this exclusive Women in Energy interview with Bertha Mvati, Head of Vehicle Asset Finance at BasiGo, Kenya.
Planting a tree per ticket to mitigate aviation emissions
In efforts to reach carbon neutrality, mass tree planting can be used to offset aviation fuel carbon emissions, said Ronnie Afema at the recent 1.5 Degrees Conference and Exhibition.
Electric bus line to be built in Nairobi through EU, Kenya partnership
Kenya and the EU have entered into a $378.8 million financing agreement for the construction of an electric bus line in Nairobi.
Empowering e-motorcycle startups in Africa
#eMotorcycle #innovation #marketanalysis #africa “Investing in e-motorcycles provides a path to more sustainable and equitable growth across African communities and addresses the urgent issue of climate change” Jon Lane Programme Director, Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) Yesterday the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme launched a new report shining a spotlight on e-mobility innovators in […]
Egypt in race to produce its first electric vehicle ahead of COP28
Egypt is pushing to produce its first electric vehicle in time for it to be showcased at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).
