OMA Service Limited just became the first operator in Nairobi, Kenya, to run an all-electric fleet on a core route. OMA Service Limited has just retired all of its diesel busses that were serving the Kariobangi South–to–Nairobi CBD route. The route will now exclusively be served by OMA Service Limited’s … [continued]
Electric motors are more energy efficient than gas and diesel ones. At this point, electric tractors are not nearly as common as electric cars and yet they offer many benefits. In addition to their greater efficiency, they don’t belch toxic air pollution and they are much quieter than their fossil-fuel … [continued]
The Lynk & Co 08, the first plug-in hybrid in Europe to offer up to 200 km of all-electric range (WLTP), is now becoming available across the region. With fast charging, a total driving range of over 1,000 km, and premium driving experience, the 08 gives drivers the freedom of … [continued]
The EU’s funding instrument to support the rollout of public charging lacks €1.25 billion in a critical moment. An initiative to fill this gap should be a priority for Commissioner Tzitzikostas’ Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) is a key EU funding instrument supporting the … [continued]
National schemes could be financed by the revenues generated by the EU’s carbon market and Social Climate Fund, analysis finds. It would enable many low and modest-income households to move away from dependence on combustion cars and fossil fuels. Up to 3 million households on low or modest incomes in … [continued]
Exploring how fossil fuel car dependency of low and middle income households in five European countries can lead to transport vulnerability. Summary A foundation for policies to support a just transition As Europe accelerates its transition towards green mobility, rising fuel prices and limited access to electric vehicles (EVs) threaten … [continued]
Recently I published a scathing assessment of the recent Tony Blair Institute whitepaper which claimed net zero was dead and that only direct air capture and nuclear could save us. As a result, Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid invited me to join them on Redefining Energy to tear into Blair, … [continued]
The sprawling Circle K convenience store network is building up its EV charging profile in the US and around the world, regardless of the anti-EV fever gripping the White House.
Carbon emissions in China fell slightly int he first quarter of 2025 as more renewable energy and storage came available.
By Prof Geoffrey Gitau Here is a story showcasing how innovation in Kenya’s electric mobility sector is helping to address real problems where it matters most. Pedestrian-pulled handcarts (called mkokoteni in Kenya) play a crucial role in Kenya, providing a channel for informal traders to get their goods all around … [continued]
