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With an urgent need for cleaner, more efficient transport solutions, African nations are pioneering new models that could reshape global transportation trends. From innovative financing solutions to decentralized energy systems, the continent’s approach to electric mobility is challenging traditional paradigms and offering a fresh blueprint-
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After becoming the world’s first country to ban imports of fossil fuel vehicles last year, a patchy power grid and high EV purchase costs are slowing Ethiopia’s green transport revolution in the countryside
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For electric motorcycle adoption in rural areas, there are still hurdles to overcome. Charging infrastructure remains a key challenge. The initial purchase price of electric motorcycles can be a barrier for rural operators who may not have the capital to invest in electric vehicles. A new electric bike can go for roughly UGX4 million.
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The transition from fossil fuel to electric mobility is far from a straightforward one. Even with the new policies permitting EV imports and offering some tax reliefs, there are still concerns about whether the current regulatory framework truly lowers the cost of electric vehicles or merely signals their viability.
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The authority discovered that the imported components essentially constituted complete e-bikes lacking only batteries. The critical element in their determination was the presence of motors integrated into rear wheel assemblies.
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The initiative marks a significant step in Sierra Leone’s commitment to sustainable transportation. It will initially deploy a fleet of 15 e-kekes in the capital Freetown, focusing strongly on gender inclusion by targeting 30 per cent of women drivers to test drive the concept.
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Nairobi-based startup Kiri EV – a fellow of Startup|Energy – is leveraging Chinese technology to assemble affordable electric bikes tailored for the Kenyan market. Despite its reliance on imported electrical parts, KIRI EV ensures its bikes are tailored for local use.
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For “e-riders,” long waits at fuel stations are becoming a thing of the past as they embrace an electric future, driven by ease and cost-efficiency. This shift is fueled by an innovative battery-swapping model, which provides a practical solution to the nation’s inconsistent power infrastructure and high vehicle costs.
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Pan-African electric motorcycle manufacturer Spiro has selected US company ACE Green Recycling as a partner. Spiro manufactures and sells electric motorcycles with swappable batteries in Kenya, as well as boasting operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Tanzania.
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Ugandan firm GOGO is one of the pioneers of the electric transport energy business in Africa. GOGO focuses on two-wheel vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries. GOGO now has a network of over 60 battery swap stations and 30 agents across the country.