Category: Transportation
Youthful Technicians Building Malawi’s E-bikes Driven by Chinese Tech
An electric vehicle (EV) company in Malawi, one of the continent’s smallest and landlocked economies, is making groundbreaking efforts to electrify transportation in the country, which is also one of the poorest in the world. Despite the challenges of raising capital ...
Chinese Cargo Planes Secretly Ferrying Supplies to Iran, Claim Online Sleuths
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How China’s EV Price War Is Reshaping Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market
Vehicle buyers in various African countries are turning to affordable electric vehicles (EVs) from Chinese manufacturers for compact EVs, which are well-suited for taxi services and short-distance travel, as practical replacements for traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
How Chinese EVs Are Powering Africa’s Mobility Revolution
Chinese e-mobility technology is poised to transform large swathes of Africa's transportation ecosystem in the coming decade, but in very different ways than in other regions where EVs are the primary focus. Bicylces, scooters, tricyles, tractors, cars, minibuses, and full-sized coaches, all ...
As Bolt and Uber Dominate, Kenyan Startup Pushes Local Alternatives
Ride-hailing in Africa has long been dominated by global giants like Uber and Bolt—especially in Kenya, East Africa’s tech innovation hub. But as the electric vehicle movement gathers momentum, a new wave of local startups ...
Leasing, Swapping, Surviving: Kenya’s Startups Hack the EV Tax Trap
E-mobility startups in Kenya are rethinking how to do business in a country where prohibitive taxes are slowing the adoption of electric vehicles. To stay afloat—and expand—companies like Rideence and Ebikes Africa are leveraging Chinese electric vehicle (EV) technology while building creative business models around ...
Chinese Tech in Global South Partnerships: Breaking Barriers for Wheelchair Users
Over 64 million wheelchair users worldwide struggle with inaccessible transport and in Kenya, where only 4% of the population own cars, the infrastructure excludes pedestrians and wheelchair users. To fix this anomaly against people with ...
AI in Kenyan EVs Playing Catch-up to Chinese Tech
Kenya is still a long way from being a leader in Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but despite the slow pace, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating as this transformation takes shape. ...
China to Lagos: Localizing EV Production in Nigeria
In Nigeria, few financial institutions are willing to partner with potential new vehicle buyers, including those interested in owning electric vehicles (EVs). This then raises the question of how Nigerians will manage to own their ...
Asian Airlines Move to Buy Boeing Jets Refused by China
At least two major Asian airlines are in talks with Boeing to buy some of the planes that were rejected by Chinese carriers as part of the escalating U.S.-China trade war. Air India is reportedly seeking to acquire 10 of ...
Asian Airlines Move to Buy Boeing Jets Refused by China
At least two major Asian airlines are in talks with Boeing to buy some of the planes that were rejected by Chinese carriers as part of the escalating U.S.-China trade war. Air India is reportedly seeking to acquire 10 of ...
Chinese EV Tech Complements Others in Senegal’s E-Boats
Empowering local mechanics through hands-on training to reduce dependence on imported fuel is creating opportunities in tourism, fishing, and green innovation, demonstrating scalable solutions for Senegal’s clean energy future in e-mobility. This week, we spotlight ...










