New e-mobility policies are pushing EV fleet expansions in Africa
AFRICAN countries are welcoming a new era of more robust e-mobility policies as countries seek to scale their electric vehicle (EV) fleets after successful tests and pilots. According to Lusanda Madikizela, the head of Zero Emission Transport at C40 Cities in South Africa, better policies provide confidence for investors, manufacturers and operators. “Manufacturers need policy certainty so they can adjust specifications… financiers want policy certainty and the right type of incentives for the sector for investment and planning,” she highlighted. In Kenya, for instance, new policies have made a big difference. Between July and December 2023, Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum…
