Mobility is key for socio-economic development of both developed and developing countries. It is widely recognised and documented that the transport sector is a key contributor to Greenhouse gas emissions due to the reliance on fossil fuels. Electric Vehicles (EV) offer an opportunity for reducing emissions attributable to the transport sector. Leading vehicle manufacturer Volvo has made strides to develop innovative transport products such as electric buses. Tesla has made strides towards developing electric cars. With the significant developments in battery and power storage technologies such as lithium batteries, the potential for electrical mobility is soaring high. Although early success has been made in developed countries, the key question is whether developing countries are ready for this transition.

There is a perception that EVs are expensive, but prices are becoming more affordable to people of all walks of life. The promotion of Electric vehicles in different parts of the world will enable local socio-economic development whilst at the same time protecting the environment.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) the population of electric cars will increase from 3 million to 125 million. It is expected that these will be distributed in different parts of the world including Africa. It is necessary for Africa to capture the opportunity and enable a low-carbon development pathway. In order to transition to electric mobility, Africa would need to develop infrastructure that will allow electrical mobility. Although this will take time, there is a need to harness climate finance as a mechanism for financing the technology transfer.

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  • Tawanda Muzamwese

    Tawanda Collins Muzamwese is the Editor in Chief of the Green Business Gazette Magazine. He is is an international consultant in sustainable business development with massive experience in training, consulting and auditing. He has facilitated capacity development in more than 100 enterprises drawn from over 30 countries. He is the founder of the sustainability think-tank called Toxiconsol Consultancy t/a African Sustainability Consultants. He is the Editor in Chief of the Green Business Gazette Magazine. He is a consultant and business coach with over 13 years experience. Tawanda is a Management Systems Consultant working on promoting development and implementation of ISO Standards (ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) in both developed and developing countries. With his inspirational and pragmatic writing style he has written cutting edge books including: 1) How to grow a Side-hustle into a viable business - Overcome Salary Dependency 2) The Leading Consultant: How become an authority in your professional field 3) Step-by-Step Guide to implementing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management Systems 4) Stepping on Higher Perspectives: Greatness Tips Motivational Series 5) Sustainability Guidebook for Boards and CEOs: Leading from the front Tawanda writes about sustainability, motivation, safety, health, environment and quality management. His books are relevant to both developed and developing countries. With practical approaches and case studies, he provides incisive insights into entrepreneurship. His philosophy is based on the premise that every human being has potential to make a significant difference in their lifetime. He writes books on taking personal responsibility for progression in life. He motivates entrepreneurs to implement income generating projects and determine their own financial destiny. He also motivates companies to take up sustainability initiatives. A start-up coach, public speaker, environmentalist, safety, health and quality management expert, Muzamwese bridges the gap between theory and practice through building capacity and sharing practical case studies in his books.

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