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Solar, Swaps, & Startups: Africa’s Unique Path To Electric Transport
Africa’s transport landscape starts from a very different baseline than the regions leading the global electric vehicle transition. Vehicle ownership per capita is low in most countries, and in many places motorcycles, scooters, and informal public transport dominate the movement of people and goods. In 2015, the continental average for … [continued]
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Europe’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge To Trump Is Pure Political Theater
In late July 2025, negotiators from the European Union and the United States unveiled what they described as a historic trade agreement. At first glance, the deal appeared momentous. Headlines around the world highlighted Europe’s commitment to purchasing $750 billion in U.S. energy products over a span of just three … [continued]
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Filipino Automotive Pioneer Releases All-New Electric Jeepney
Pioneer Philippine vehicle manufacturer Francisco Motors Corporation (FMC) officially the rolled out its electric public utility vehicle (PUV), the Pinoy Transporter. FMC Chairman Elmer Francisco told CleanTechnica in an email that his company introduced the vehicle’s final version after months of prototyping. Pinoy (meaning Filipino) is an iconic Asian Utility … [continued]
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Spiro’s Rapid Progress On The African Continent Shows That The Transition To EVs Is Well Underway
“I hopped on to an electric motorcycle in Kigali, Rwanda, and I was happy to see that the motorcycle taxi operator was a woman. It’s been a while since I got onto a motorcycle operated by a woman. I was very excited because getting one is like winning the lottery. … [continued]
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China Is The World’s First Electrostate
Carbon emissions in China fell slightly int he first quarter of 2025 as more renewable energy and storage came available.
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