The Africa EV Show
The Africa EV Show
Podcast Description
Join Nairobi-based multimedia journalist Njenga Hakeenah as he explores the fast-evolving world of electric mobility across Africa. From cutting-edge EVs and electrified scooters to industry trends and clean energy innovations, this podcast delivers expert insights and in-depth conversations with key players driving Africa’s electric revolution. Listeners will meet some of the smartest, most creative tech entrepreneurs on the continent who are shaping the future of transportation. Stay plugged into the future of mobility on The Africa EV Show!
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This podcast explores a variety of topics centered around electric mobility, including industry trends, electric vehicle (EV) innovations, and the clean energy transition in Africa. Episodes feature case studies like the Solar Taxi initiative in Ghana that uses solar panels to charge EV taxis, and discuss the adoption of e-tricycles in Sierra Leone, showcasing the continent's unique approaches to transportation and sustainability.
Join Nairobi-based multimedia journalist Njenga Hakeenah as he explores the fast-evolving world of electric mobility across Africa. From cutting-edge EVs and electrified scooters to industry trends and clean energy innovations, this podcast delivers expert insights and in-depth conversations with key players driving Africa’s electric revolution. Listeners will meet some of the smartest, most creative tech entrepreneurs on the continent who are shaping the future of transportation. Stay plugged into the future of mobility on The Africa EV Show!
In this conversation, SGV co-founder and director, Evan Liu, joins The Africa EV Show host Njenga Hakeenah to discuss the evolving landscape of electric mobility in Africa, with a particular focus on Malawi’s efforts to electrify transportation through SGV’s initiatives.
The conversation examines the challenges of raising capital in the African market, the dynamics of global supply chains, and the importance of local manufacturing in achieving a competitive advantage.
Among the discussion highlights are the significant cost savings offered by electric vehicles and the potential for local component assembly to foster sustainable growth in the region. Liu discusses the importance of local skills development and workforce training in the electric mobility sector in Malawi.
He emphasizes the need for partnerships with technical institutions and the establishment of apprenticeship programs to build a skilled workforce. Liu also shares insights on the challenges and lessons learned in the African investment space, highlighting the significance of transparency and quality inputs.
The conversation further explores the infrastructure needed for e-mobility, financing solutions for electric motorcycles, and the role of policy engagement in fostering growth.
Liu addresses the competition in the e-mobility sector and the unique challenges faced in the Malawian electric vehicle (EV) market.
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