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Ethiopia's EV boom: A role model for all?

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Shewangizaw Wegayehu | Wolf Gebhardt
April 1, 2026

Electric buses and taxis are reshaping transport in Addis Ababa. Both drivers and passengers love the many benefits — including lower fuel costs. What are the challenges?

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