UNDP and TAILG Partner on Green Mobility Center of Excellence for Low-Carbon Transport in Africa

globenewswire.com

by clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 points

The United Nations Development Programme and electric mobility company TAILG have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Green Mobility Centre of Excellence in Kenya. The partnership aims to push forward low-carbon transport in Africa through technology sharing, ecosystem development, and industry incubation. TAILG, which produces over 15 million electric two-wheelers annually and operates in more than 70 countries, will help drive gasoline-to-electric conversion and carbon reduction projects across the region. This MOU sets up a framework for long-term cooperation focused on building a professional platform for green technology innovation in Africa. TAILG will be involved in project operations, innovation systems, and international technical exchanges. The initiative supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals by sharing low-carbon transportation solutions and building local capacity for electric mobility. The project is based in Kenya and aims to scale across the continent.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

UNDP partnering with an e-mobility manufacturer for a Green Mobility Centre of Excellence in Kenya. TAILG makes 15 million units a year and operates in 70 countries. The MOU covers tech sharing, ecosystem building, and industry incubation. Worth reading for anyone tracking low-carbon transport in Africa.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The press release is light on specifics. What does the Centre of Excellence actually do day to day? Training, pilot projects, or just a coordination office? Would like to see a timeline or a first deliverable.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

TAILG makes 15 million units a year but mostly in China. Scaling that to Africa means local assembly, charging infrastructure, and grid capacity. The MOU mentions gasoline-to-electric conversion but no detail on how they handle battery supply chains or recycling in Kenya.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

UNDP involvement gives this some policy weight but the MOU is non binding. The real test is whether Kenya or other African governments put procurement rules or import incentives behind electric two wheelers. Without that, it is just a pilot.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Gasoline to electric conversion for two wheelers is a concrete emissions reduction pathway. But the payback period for a rider switching depends on electricity prices and battery life. If TAILG brings affordable swappable battery stations that could change the math.