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The unintended consequence of South Africa's fuel crunch may be doing what the prevailing local environment that lacks supportive policy and incentives

Rising fuel costs are reshaping buyer behavior, with diesel enquiries falling and interest in battery-electric and hybrid vehicles gaining ground.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe Ethio Telecom recently launched its fourth public use Super-Fast EV Charging Hub.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. By Wanjiru Kamotho-Mureithi The recent instability in the Gulf region has reminded African countries and the world of a familiar yet painful vulnerability; oil-dependent economies face recurring crises they cannot control. Kenya offers a clear illustration of this dynamic. Nearly ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I’ve been following the African electric motorcycle sector for almost 10 years now, from the time of early pilots to present day commercial rollouts and ramp-ups in production. The sector was always going to flourish in the long term based ... [continued]

I've been following the African electric motorcycle sector for almost 10 years now, from the time of early pilots to present day commercial rollouts and ramp-ups in production.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. South Africa’s electric vehicle market has reached a pivotal moment, with commercial fleets proving substantial economic advantages and consumer interest surging, according to industry leaders speaking at a webinar hosted by energy analyst Chris Yelland. Industry leaders recently participated in ... [continued]

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Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Plug-in hybrids are the hottest thing in South Africa right now in terms of sales growth. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024. naamsa’s quarterly review of business conditions for the ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Driven by rising fuel costs, increasing demand for affordable transportation and growing policy support for clean energy solutions, investors are increasingly backing scalable electric motorcycle platforms capable of supporting Africa’s next phase of urban and industrial growth. The electric motorcycle ... [continued]