Feature: #Chinese electric vehicles begin to transform transportation in #Ethiopia
The introduction of modern electric vehicles (#EVs) for public transportation came after the government announced its plan to ban the importation of gasoline or diesel vehicles as part of its efforts to fast-track the transition to electric mobility in the face of a global fuel price hike.
"EV owners earn more daily income than owners of conventional minibuses. We charge the EV for 40 minutes during lunchtime and, unlike in the past, we are relieved from fuel expenses and long queues at petrol stations," Adugna Adamu, a taxi driver, said.
The East African country spent 6 billion U.S. dollars on the import of fuel in 2023, over half of which went to fueling vehicles, according to the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics. Additionally, pollution levels in city centers due to these vehicles are reportedly off the charts.
http://en.people.cn/n3/2024/0309/c90000-20143020.html
The introduction of modern electric vehicles (#EVs) for public transportation came after the government announced its plan to ban the importation of gasoline or diesel vehicles as part of its efforts to fast-track the transition to electric mobility in the face of a global fuel price hike.
"EV owners earn more daily income than owners of conventional minibuses. We charge the EV for 40 minutes during lunchtime and, unlike in the past, we are relieved from fuel expenses and long queues at petrol stations," Adugna Adamu, a taxi driver, said.
The East African country spent 6 billion U.S. dollars on the import of fuel in 2023, over half of which went to fueling vehicles, according to the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics. Additionally, pollution levels in city centers due to these vehicles are reportedly off the charts.
http://en.people.cn/n3/2024/0309/c90000-20143020.html
#Ethiopia: Gov’t to introduce regulation governing electric vehicles
The Petroleum and Energy Authority has revealed plans for the imminent introduction of regulations governing electric vehicles (#EVs) following the completion of its preparation phase. In a meeting yesterday, Authority officials convened with representatives from companies operating within the oil sector to deliberate on the draft regulation.
The proposed regulation, designed to foster a conducive environment for the proliferation of EVs, will address crucial aspects such as power supply infrastructure for electric vehicles and tariff determination. Seharla Abdulahi, director general of the Authority, affirmed the ongoing efforts aimed at swiftly enacting this directive into operation.
Last month, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics disclosed that the tally of imported and domestically assembled electric vehicles in Ethiopia has exceeded 100,000.
The Petroleum and Energy Authority has revealed plans for the imminent introduction of regulations governing electric vehicles (#EVs) following the completion of its preparation phase. In a meeting yesterday, Authority officials convened with representatives from companies operating within the oil sector to deliberate on the draft regulation.
The proposed regulation, designed to foster a conducive environment for the proliferation of EVs, will address crucial aspects such as power supply infrastructure for electric vehicles and tariff determination. Seharla Abdulahi, director general of the Authority, affirmed the ongoing efforts aimed at swiftly enacting this directive into operation.
Last month, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics disclosed that the tally of imported and domestically assembled electric vehicles in Ethiopia has exceeded 100,000.
#Ethiopia: #TotalEnergies powers up #Addis_Abeba with first gas station EV charger
TotalEnergies Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards a greener future with the inauguration of the country's first gas station-based fast-charging center for electric vehicles (#EVs).
Seharla Abdullahi, Director General of the Petroleum and Energy Authority, applauded the initiative, highlighting its potential to significantly reduce air pollution in the capital city.
This pioneering fast charger reflects the growing number of EVs on Ethiopian roads. Recognizing this trend, the Authority is currently drafting guidelines to streamline the construction of public EV charging stations, paving the way for a more robust EV infrastructure.
TotalEnergies Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards a greener future with the inauguration of the country's first gas station-based fast-charging center for electric vehicles (#EVs).
Seharla Abdullahi, Director General of the Petroleum and Energy Authority, applauded the initiative, highlighting its potential to significantly reduce air pollution in the capital city.
This pioneering fast charger reflects the growing number of EVs on Ethiopian roads. Recognizing this trend, the Authority is currently drafting guidelines to streamline the construction of public EV charging stations, paving the way for a more robust EV infrastructure.