Tag: Rwanda
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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Ethiopia Updates ICE Vehicle Import Ban To Include Imports of SKD & CKD Kits
In an unprecedented move over a year ago, Ethiopia became effectively the first country in the world to ban the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. That ban was not some futuristic target for 2030 or 2035. It was an immediate ban on the import of ICE cars. Ethiopia’s motivation? … [continued]
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Two Bus Routes, One in Kenya and One in Rwanda, Now Served by 100% Electric Buses!
OMA Service Limited just became the first operator in Nairobi, Kenya, to run an all-electric fleet on a core route. OMA Service Limited has just retired all of its diesel busses that were serving the Kariobangi South–to–Nairobi CBD route. The route will now exclusively be served by OMA Service Limited’s … [continued]
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The Life Story of Ecomobilus Technologies Limited, Kenya — emKoko Project
By Prof Geoffrey Gitau Here is a story showcasing how innovation in Kenya’s electric mobility sector is helping to address real problems where it matters most. Pedestrian-pulled handcarts (called mkokoteni in Kenya) play a crucial role in Kenya, providing a channel for informal traders to get their goods all around … [continued]
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Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa
The Afrobeats music genre has grown tremendously over the past two decades to become a global mainstream phenomenon. For example, I was pleasantly surprised a couple of years ago when we had dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC, and they played quite a lot of Afrobeats. It was pretty … [continued]
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