The country where that’s taking place is Ethiopia, and the electric vehicles in question are motorcycles from Dodai, a three-year-old startup founded by Yuma Sasaki, who worked for Uber and the ...

Addis Ababa is tirelessly working to enhance resident satisfaction across various services, particularly in transportation. In this effort, the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau, alongside key partners ...

A taxi driver parks his electric car in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Credit: APThe official target is to increase the monthly import figure to 500,000 by 2030.

Even with lower import taxes, electric cars in Ethiopia are too expensive for most people. A second-hand electric vehicle can cost over €32,000, while new models range from €35,000 to €100,000.

Long lines have been forming at gas stations in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, amid fuel shortages and a price spike in recent months. But electric vehicle driver Mikial Belayneh avoids them ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car.That aligned with the government's new efforts to phase out gas ...

As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That aligned with the government's new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But ...