Ethiopia bans gas-powered car imports, promoting a rapid transition to electric vehicles.

Ethiopia bans gas-powered car imports, prioritizing a rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs). With the country facing fuel shortages and price spikes, the government aims to reduce reliance on imported fuel and tap into its abundant renewable energy resources, as 96% of its electricity comes from clean hydropower. The ban on gas-powered car imports and reduced import taxes on EVs have led to a rapid increase in EVs, with Ethiopia currently having around 100,000 and estimating their number to quadruple by 2032.

August 19, 2024
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