EV Revolution 29 July 2024 Should electric mopeds be regulated like bikes or motorcycles? Chinese-made mopeds have become popular in the traffic-clogged city, but users and manufacturers aren’t sure which laws apply to them. By Alejandra Rajal
EV Revolution 26 July 2024 A buy-now-pay-later company is behind the explosion of EVs in Kenya In just two years, M-Kopa has become the biggest financier for EVs in East Africa’s largest market. By Damilare Dosunmu
EV Revolution 22 July 2024 Ethiopians are struggling to keep up with the new “EV or nothing” policy Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of gas and diesel cars. But the country has only around 50 charging stations. By Sarah Assefa and Damilare Dosunmu
EV Revolution 18 July 2024 Thailand’s big market for small trucks goes electric Toyota and Isuzu have long dominated Thailand’s pickup truck market. As they prepare to launch EV trucks, they face competition from Chinese firms. By Jitsiree Thongnoi
3 Minutes With 2 July 2024 Why Kenya has the potential to be Africa’s EV powerhouse Jit Bhattacharya discusses the challenges and opportunities of building an EV company in Kenya. By Damilare Dosunmu
EV Revolution 1 July 2024 Bangladesh has millions of e-rickshaws. They’re finally becoming legal Bangladesh’s EV industry will likely grow now, and drivers no longer have to worry about being fined or having their vehicles impounded. By Faisal Mahmud
EV Revolution 26 June 2024 Kathmandu is making taxi drivers switch to EVs. Not all drivers can afford one The Xpres-T, made by Indian carmaker Tata, is the only EV approved for use as a taxi in Nepal. It costs $27,000 — several years’ income. By Pragyan Thapa Ghimire and Ananya Bhattacharya
Regional Champions 17 June 2024 The design-obsessed Indian scooter company with global ambitions Ather Energy has earned a place in India’s crowded EV market by designing to meet local needs. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 17 May 2024 The company making Mexico’s EV charging stations compatible with Chinese cars Vemo is investing in charging infrastructure for BYD and other Chinese EV companies. By Daniela Dib
EV Revolution 16 May 2024 This little-known Rwandan e-bike company is quickly outpacing its African rivals Ampersand hopes to replicate its small-market success in Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy. By Abraham Augustine
EV Revolution 7 May 2024 Indians who pre-ordered Teslas in 2016 are giving up and chasing refunds Elon Musk dodged another India visit, and many who placed $1,000 Tesla deposits admit the dream is over, while fanboys keep the faith. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 25 April 2024 Singapore’s EV challenge: High prices and high-rises The country’s new EV push is clashing with long-standing policies to discourage car ownership in general. By Nicholas Yong
