A Study on Electric Vehicle Footprint in South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Oluwafemi E. Oni, Omowunmi Mary Longe

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(23), P. 6086 - 6086

Published: Dec. 3, 2024

There has been a progressive global increase in the usage of electric vehicles this dispensation. This is mostly due to need decarbonise transport sector and mitigate concerns climate change depleting oil reserves which South Africa not an exception. In fact, country with highest CO2 emissions can reduce its carbon footprint by embracing green mobility. Compared internal combustion engine (ICE) market, vehicle (EV) market still early stages, limited local production since introduction country’s automotive 2013. Therefore, study, EVs Africa, along adoption rates challenges were carried out make stronger case that would offer better pathway for increased EV country. It discovered slow rate factors such as procurement, ownership costs, parts, safety issues, battery technology, tax import duties, load shedding, availability charging stations. paper also provides insights into government policies, funding, other efforts support through analyses primary secondary data. The proposed strategies include rebates on imported EVs, their retrofitting ICE science-informed transition from vehicles. Furthermore, more renewable energy grid integration energy-powered stations provide required power even during shedding. Preliminary findings survey suggest components government-sponsored training programmes various skills are crucial increasing

Language: Английский

The electric vehicle revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends, challenges, and opportunities DOI Creative Commons
Birhanu Bayissa Gicha, Lemma Teshome Tufa, Jaebeom Lee

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Energy Strategy Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 53, P. 101384 - 101384

Published: April 17, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is sweeping the world, and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) no exception. Despite environmental sustainability narratives surrounding EVs, it now undeniable that transition to mobility inevitable. Over last couple of years, region has made considerable advancements in transitioning towards transportation, with government private sector collaborating make EVs more accessible public. progress made, still lowest rate globally. Moreover, available information limited identifying critical challenges require attention ensure a reasonable decarbonization passenger transport region. This review focuses on current advancements, challenges, opportunities EV development SSA puts forward ways hasten its faces significant need be addressed. Particularly, absence clear policies regulations outline targets for individual countries, high purchase price poor electricity networks, scarcity public e-charging stations are primary impediments obstruct SSA. To expedite transition, highly recommended formulate new regional national strategies rather than adopting developed nations' model blueprint.

Language: Английский

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Transportation in Africa under Paris Agreement 2 °C goal—a review of electric vehicle potentials, cleaner alternative fuels for the sector, challenges, and opportunities DOI
Ephraim Bonah Agyekum, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah

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Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 13, 2023

Language: Английский

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Toward More Sustainable Transportation: Green Vehicle Metrics for 2023 and 2024 Model Years DOI
Osama A. Marzouk

Lecture notes in networks and systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 261 - 272

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Empirically Validated Method to Simulate Electric Minibus Taxi Efficiency Using Tracking Data DOI Creative Commons
Chris Abraham, Stephan Lacock, Armand A. du Plessis

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Energies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 446 - 446

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Simulation is a cornerstone of planning and facilitating the transition towards electric mobility in sub-Saharan Africa’s informal public transport. The primary objective this study to validate refine electro-kinetic model used simulate versions sector’s minibuses. A systematic simulation methodology also developed correct parameters improve high-frequency GPS data with model. retrofitted minibus was capture power draw from battery. method incorporates key refinements such as corrections for gross vehicle mass, elevation speed smoothing, radial drag, hill-climb forces, calibration propulsion regenerative braking parameters. refined demonstrates improved alignment measured trip energy usage, reducing error margins enhancing reliability. Factors characteristics environmental conditions, including wind resistance, are identified potential contributors observed discrepancies. These findings highlight importance precise handling accurate decision making This work provides robust framework future studies practical implementations, offering insights into technical operational challenges electrifying transport systems resource-constrained regions.

Language: Английский

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Community Empowerment in Peri-Urban Areas through Solar Technologies: A Case Study in Central Mexico DOI Creative Commons
Diana Eréndira Lara-Llanderal, Josué Eli Villegas Domínguez, Karla G. Cedano

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Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 06(01), P. 1 - 25

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

This article explores a strategy to empower vulnerable communities by transferring solar technology as path energy justice development. The proposed methodology is based on preliminary research uses according the needs, practices, and customs of communities. study focuses cases three women with productive vocations entrepreneurship in different phases incubation found peri-urban community central Mexico. In this community, include a) development value-added products for retail b) electrical implementation machinery, lighting, security. Therefore, was designed implemented that combined social technical interventions empowerment. intervention included focus groups semi-structured interviews. contrast, evaluated viability technologies considering available irradiation, consumption, cost monthly electricity rate. results revealed each woman's prior knowledge about renewable energy, their concerns, importance energy. allowed develop strategic business plan ventures, highlighting benefits document emphasizes adapting specific activities needs communities, well analysis region, including economic activities, home occupations, transportation, rest time.

Language: Английский

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Electric mobility initiatives in Kisumu: enablers, progress, barriers and impacts in a secondary African city DOI Creative Commons
José A. Martins

Sustainable Earth Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: March 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Navigating the road to sustainable mobility: opportunities and challenges in electric vehicle adoption in Liberia DOI Creative Commons
Val Hyginus Udoka Eze,

John Saah Tamba,

Mundu M. Mustafa

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Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: April 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Energy Transition and Resilient Control for Enhancing Power Availability in Microgrids Based on North African Countries: A Review DOI Creative Commons
Nisrine Naseri, Imad Aboudrar, Soumia El Hani

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 6121 - 6121

Published: July 14, 2024

The ambition of making North Africa a hub for renewable energies and green hydrogen has prompted local governments the private sector to work together towards boosting growth locally available, sustainable energy resources. Numerous climate challenges can be addressed by microgrid technologies, which enable cost-effective incorporation resources storage systems through smart management control infrastructures. This paper discusses ongoing transition in countries Africa, highlighting potential sources as well regional obstacles challenges. Additionally, it explores how robust stable controls advanced strategies improve microgrids’ performances. Special attention is given assessing advantages disadvantages conventional controllers, with an emphasis on resilience needed within harsh African environment.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of transport carbon efficiency, reduction potential, and influencing factors in Africa DOI
Rockson Sai, Hongping Yuan,

Ebenezer Kwabena Takyi

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Transport Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Electric Vehicle Adoption: Implications for Employment in South Africa’s Automotive Component Industry DOI Creative Commons
Nalini Sooknanan Pillay, Alaíze Dall-Orsoletta

World Electric Vehicle Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(10), P. 471 - 471

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will require significant changes in the automotive industry, particularly concerning its labour force. This study evaluates impact of EVs on employment within South Africa’s component manufacturing sector. A system dynamics model was developed assess effect EV market penetration over time. Key drivers conventional and industries were identified incorporated into model. results indicate a negative 18.3% when considering 20.0% sales (EV20) 2040. Scenario analyses highlighted influence individual components, battery localisation, load shedding labour. Tyre wheel found be most impactful industry against electrical engines counterpart. Localising 25.0% production could increase by 6.9% 2.7% EV40 EV20 Scenarios. Load has detrimental country’s economy, assumed reduce 30.0%. However, strategic policy interventions can mitigate adverse effects this transition.

Language: Английский

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