Africa E-Mobility Alliance ’s Post

I wholeheartedly applaud this political stance in the continental shift towards decarbonizing the transport sector. We recognize that such disruptions won't happen overnight. Still, with these bold steps, Rwanda is demonstrating a commitment to leaving no one behind in the transition to greener modes of transportation. This sets a crucial precedent for sustainable practices across the region. In Liberia, motorcycles are rapidly becoming the lifeline for many individuals from various walks of life to and from their destinations. We must embrace this transition not just as an environmental necessity but also as an opportunity to unlock new economic avenues and improve public health. By investing in electric vehicles, enhancing public transit, and promoting cycling and walking, we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint and create a cleaner, more efficient transportation system. Let us continue championing these efforts together, working towards a sustainable future for all!

📢 Exciting times ahead. This policy will have a lasting impact on emissions and set a significant example for embracing green transportation! 🌍⚡️ In Kenya, the transport sector generates more than half of the country’s CO₂ emissions, impacting air quality and health. Powerhive's #SparkElectricBike addresses these challenges with an innovative, emissions free solution. The Spark Bike, paired with our user friendly battery swap system, aims to cut pollution and make eco-friendly transport accessible. Rwanda’s initiative paves the way for clean mobility innovations like the Spark, supporting a healthier, sustainable future for Africa. #Powerhive #SparkElectricBikes #GreenPolicies #GreenTransportAfrica #ElectricMobility #PowerhiveSparkBike #CleanEnergyRevolution #SustainableFuture #CarbonFreeAfrica #ZeroEmissions #FutureOfMobility

Rwanda's decision to halt the registration of petrol-driven motorbike taxis in Kigali from January 2025 is a powerful example of the continent's commitment to cleaner urban transportation. Even as African nations gear up to implement e-mobility initiatives like this, there is an equally pressing need to advance cleaner cooking technologies in households across the continent. Many families still rely on traditional cooking methods (due to different factors), which contribute significantly to indoor air pollution and pose serious health risks through toxic emissions. Achieving cleaner air requires simultaneous action—promoting both electric mobility in urban areas and sustainable cooking solutions in homes. Addressing outdoor and indoor pollution together will create healthier environments and drive meaningful progress toward a cleaner, safer future in Africa. The momentum we are seeing in the transport industry needs to be reciprocated in accelerating clean cooking. Thanks to organizations like CLEAN-Air(Africa), Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK), Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), and MECS programme which are advancing this course through evidence from research. #CleanAir

Rwanda Accelerates the Journey Towards Zero Emissions 👇🏿 To put things in perspective, a single motorbike emits around 20 grams of CO₂ per kilometer. With a typical commercial rider (or “motari”) covering a range of 100–300 kilometers daily, emissions add up quickly. Back in 2021, the Ministry of Infrastructure reported nearly 50,000 motari on our roads—leading to 105-315 million grams of CO₂ per day for this segment alone. The licensing of e-bikes for commercial use is a significant step forward in cutting these emissions, supporting cleaner air and a greener future. Rwanda is setting a powerful example for sustainable urban mobility in Africa, and every initiative brings us closer to our environmental goals. 🌍💚 #ebike, #emobility, #NetZero, #GreenEconomy, #RenewableEnergy

I am so incredibly proud of this milestone. Jonathan Green and I started BasiGo to make a dent in the fight against climate change. We wanted to prove that East Africa could be a global leader in mitigating climate emissions by leveraging one of its greatest assets: abundant renewable electricity that is already feeding the grid. It took us 15 months to reach 100 tonnes of CO2 mitigation. It took us another 15 months to reach 1,000 tonnes! It is still a small number but our ability to scale our climate impact 10x is exactly what we set out to achieve. Now we need to scale what we are doing 100x! Climate change is already here. In Africa, we see it every day. The fight to build a sustainable future and prevent climate disaster remains the defining challenge of this generation. At BasiGo, we truly believe that East Africa can leapfrog to that future and become a model for the rest of the world for what affordable, smart, low carbon public transport can look like. Our work is still just getting started and we have our sights set on 10,000 tonnes in as little time as possible! #BasiGoDelivers #emobility #publictransport #Africa

🚌⚡ We're Launching ⚡🚌 After months of planning, feasibility studies, discussions with investors and a painful shipping process, our inital 5 IZI Electric buses have touched down in Rwanda ahead of our pilot! So why did I leave my stable 9 til 5 to do this? Because it is a problem worth solving ⬇️ 📉 The population of Kigali has grown by 50% in the last 10-years but the number of buses has dropped by 40%, with people waiting up to 2 hours to get a bus to work in the morning. Why? ⛽ Diesel costs have gone up by 60% and with capped fares ($0.20 a ticket) to make public transport affordable, operators are no longer able to serve the growing needs of the citizens of Kigali. 🌍 Transportation accounts for 13% of Rwanda's green house emmissions, with pollution from old diesel vehicles being a major contributor to air pollution which affects 3 million Rwandan's every year. So how are we contributing to solving this problem? 💸 We save public transport operators money by allowing them to benefit from the fuel cost savings of going electric, helping them to save up to 40% on operating costs. ♻️ Each electric bus we deploy will mitigate 46 tonnes of carbon each year! That is the same amount of carbon sequestration as 4,600 trees 😊. Our mission is to transform the way people travel in Africa, by providing an affordable zero emmissions alternative to the fastest growing cities in the world. We want to make going electric IZI! #IZIElectric #EVRwanda #Electricvehicle #goelectricgoIZI

Conversations to ease the transition to #eMobility. Did you know Uganda has made 27 Kayoola Electric Buses and over 3,000 locally produced electric bodabodas? The Future Is Green, The Future Is Now. #eMobilityExpo2024

Rwanda's Shift to Electric Mobility ⚡ Rwanda is taking bold steps to promote sustainable urban transport by halting petrol motorcycle registrations in Kigali by 2025 and reserving new licenses solely for electric bikes. This policy aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and enhance green mobility. However, scaling electric vehicles (EVs) comes with challenges: infrastructure for charging stations, high costs of EV technology, and a shortage of local technical expertise. The government invests in EV skills training, partnerships, and incentives to bridge these gaps and support a smoother transition. Read more here: [New Times Article](https://lnkd.in/dQEVzRCz).

I'll be speaking at the Kenya Carbon Markets Conference on the strides we have made as a country towards adoption of Emobility in Kenya. Looking forward to the conversation on Carbon Markets and how the Emobility players can plug in. Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) #Emobility #sustainablemobility #transport #sustainable #safe #secure #Carbonmarkets #EMAK

💰🌱🛵 Funding Africa's green transition in action! The AfricaGoGreen Fund, backed by IFC, is financing a greener future through e-mobility in Rwanda and other investments to reduce GHG emissions. Increasing access to cleaner electricity, green building, and e-mobility solutions fuels a greener future. Read here: http://wrld.bg/sUns50Rzsvh #ACF2024