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 week’s episode of the Africa EV Show, CGSP’s Njenga Hakeenah focuses on Ethiopia and its radical ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
There are increasingly more Chinese electric vehicle brands in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, not only for personal cars but also for ride-hailing, mass movement of people, and transportation of goods.
Ethiopia has taken one of Africa’s most aggressive stances on electric vehicles, banning the import of gas-powered cars, slashing EV taxes, and setting an ambitious target of half a million EVs by 2030. At the center of this transformation are Chinese automakers, local assembly plants, and a growing charging infrastructure network.
While the transition hasn’t been smooth for everyone due to the high upfront costs, spare parts shortages, and resale uncertainties, Ethiopia’s EV revolution is a case study for countries seeking to transition their vehicles from ICE to electric.
Sarah Assefa, a journalist based in Addis Ababa, joins Njenga this week for insights into her country’s EV shift.
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