GRRL! SUMMARY:
- Ethiopia became the first nation in the world to implement a total ban on the import of gas-powered passenger vehicles, significantly boosting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with a goal to quadruple the current number by 2032.
- Despite still facing economic challenges, the Ethiopian government’s initiative has led to a rapid increase in the popularity of EVs among vehicle owners, driven by lower import taxes and a commitment to utilizing its abundant renewable energy resources.
- Local manufacturing efforts, led by companies like Belayneh Kindie Group, are producing EVs with low import tariffs on assembled parts, contributing to the growing market and adoption of electric vehicles in the country.
UPCOMING:
- Launch of the new fleet of electric buses in Addis Ababa on April 1, 2024.
- Government-led seminar on sustainable transportation and electric vehicle policy scheduled for June 15, 2024, in Addis Ababa.
- Ethiopian Clean Transportation Conference 2024, focusing on the future of EVs and public transport, to be held in October 2024.
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Article by: www.cnn.com
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