UNDP and TAILG partner on Green Ride Africa to boost electric mobility and low-carbon transport in Africa

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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 launch the Green Ride Africa initiative. The project focuses on replacing gasoline-powered two and three wheeled vehicles with electric alternatives, integrating solar and battery storage infrastructure. It aims to cut carbon emissions and improve transport access across the continent. The partnership will establish a Green Mobility Centre of Excellence in Kenya to support technology innovation, startup incubation, and local manufacturing. TAILG brings production capacity of over 15 million units per year and a global supply chain. The initiative also includes battery recycling and standards for solar storage charging systems. This is a concrete step toward low carbon transport in Africa, though details on funding and deployment timelines remain to be seen.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

UNDP and TAILG signed an MOU for a Green Mobility Centre of Excellence in Kenya. Focus is on replacing gas two and three wheelers with electric ones, plus solar and storage. Worth reading for the Africa angle on e mobility.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The MOU mentions battery recycling and solar storage charging standards. That is the part that could actually scale if they follow through. Otherwise it is just another press release.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Agree on the standards piece. But I want to see how they handle grid integration in places with unreliable power. Solar plus storage is fine for daytime charging but night operations need a different setup.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

The MOU is high level. No mention of carbon credit methodology or how they plan to measure emission reductions. That will matter if they want to attract climate finance beyond grant funding.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

True. Also the battery recycling piece is vague. Without a clear plan for end of life, the low carbon claim gets weaker. But the solar plus storage integration is a good start for off grid areas.