Posts tagged with 'three wheelers'
National vs. County E-Mobility Readiness in Kenya
National vs. County E-Mobility Readiness in Kenya
Urbanization and rising transport demand are putting real strain on Kenya’s transport systems. Road transport already accounts for about 13% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, and this share is projected to rise to around 17% by 2030 as the population and ...
It’s Not Enough to Electrify More. We Must Electrify Better.
It’s Not Enough to Electrify More. We Must Electrify Better.
At 5 a.m., an electric bus glides out of its depot after charging overnight, ready to carry children to school without spewing diesel fumes. As the city stirs, heat pumps have already brought homes and offices to a comfortable temperature, ...
Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible
Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible
Most electric vehicle (EV) batteries are retired with as much as 70% to 80% of their original capacity remaining. They still work, but their performance no longer matches automotive requirements that demand full charging capacity for long-range driving. Over time, ...
Advancing Transport Electrification in Ethiopia Amid Global Fuel Supply Disruptions
Advancing Transport Electrification in Ethiopia Amid Global Fuel Supply Disruptions
When fuel queues stretch for kilometers and commuters wait hours hoping public transport will eventually show up, the fragility of Ethiopia’s transport systems becomes impossible to ignore. A recent national fuel crisis — triggered by global supply disruptions after the ...
In Mumbai’s Urban Peripheries, a Shared Autorickshaw System Is Redefining First- and Last-Mile Connectivity
In Mumbai’s Urban Peripheries, a Shared Autorickshaw System Is Redefining First- and Last-Mile Connectivity
In the peripheral areas of Mumbai, the humble autorickshaw provides a vital link between homes, transit stations and essential urban services. For nearly 13 million residents, shared autorickshaws function as essential first- and last-mile connections, helping commuters navigate areas where ...
3 Climate Stories That Will Shape the World in 2026
3 Climate Stories That Will Shape the World in 2026
As we enter a new year, people around the world are grappling with rising costs for housing, energy and food. Most worry about the state of the economy. Job prospects feel uncertain in the face of widespread AI, automation and other disruptions. These concerns ...
After a Tumultuous 2024, What’s Next for Cities?
After a Tumultuous 2024, What’s Next for Cities?
2024 has been a tumultuous year: More than half the world’s population went to the ballot box — some voting for radical change — extraordinary weather events have devastated communities and countries have been rocked by continued violent conflict. Given ...
How Ride- and Bike-Share Programs Can Play an Important Role in Latin America
How Ride- and Bike-Share Programs Can Play an Important Role in Latin America
Moving around cities in a variety of ways is getting easier and more convenient: whether it’s improved public transportation systems, wider sidewalks or more dedicated bike lanes. With the rise of smartphone technology and GPS, shared mobility services — like ...
Countries Have Been Overlooking Their Biggest Climate Allies: Local and Regional Governments
Countries Have Been Overlooking Their Biggest Climate Allies: Local and Regional Governments
Cities are home to more than half the world’s population: 4.4 billion people commuting, working, eating, shopping, and using light, heat and air conditioning. As a result, cities collectively produce over 70% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions warming the planet. They ...
Ramping Up Use of Electric Vehicles Across Africa
Ramping Up Use of Electric Vehicles Across Africa
At COP28, global climate leaders congregated in Dubai for the annual opportunity to review countries’ progress on emissions reductions and to increase climate ambition. One of the conference’s focal points was how to rapidly and equitably transition away from fossil ...
3 Ways Countries Are Expanding Electric Mobility Access
3 Ways Countries Are Expanding Electric Mobility Access
As the pandemic has changed the way we get around and purchase goods, the world is considering how to make transport more efficient and sustainable. We’ve seen increasing efforts to expand electric mobility, as governments formulate policies to stimulate adoption ...
Though progress has been made, cities worldwide must continue to implement universal design solutions that make transport services accessible for disabled persons. Photo by Igor Schutz/Flickr.
How cities can provide universally accessible mobility services: A Q&A with Tom Rickert
TheCityFix recently interviewed Tom Rickert – Founder and Executive Director of Access Exchange International – to learn more about how cities can improve mobility for disabled persons. Access Exchange International was founded in 1990 to promote accessible public transport for ...
“Hybrids” Rule Philippines Streets! – Part 1
“Hybrids” Rule Philippines Streets! – Part 1
Originally posted at Air Quality, Climate Change, and Transport: ‘Josephine Guittu ‘drives a Hybrid for living in Manila. In case if you are wondering if he has cracked the “technology” barrier to own a cheap non polluting vehicle then you ...
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