Tag: Nigeria
Thanks to Widely Available Solar Panels & Batteries at More Affordable Price Points, African Countries Are Finally Going Solar!
About a year ago, I wrote an article titled “Is There Really “Structural Overcapacity” of EVs & Solar that “the World Cannot Absorb”?” That was because everywhere you go, you would bump into an article talking about how China (Chinese companies) are massively over-producing solar panels, lithium-ion batteries, and electric … [continued]
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From Norway To Nigeria, Beijing To Bogotá: Mapping The World’s EV Inflection Points
The story of electric vehicle adoption is not a straight line, but a set of curves shaped by markets, policies, and feedback loops. Diffusion of innovations theory reminds us that early adopters pave the way before the early majority tips the balance. Logistic s-curves show why adoption is slow at … [continued]
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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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