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China’s Gotion High Tech to set up USD 1.3 bn EV battery gigafactory in Morocco – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The automotive sector topped Morocco’s industrial exports at USD 14 billion in 2023, up 27% on the previous year. China’s Gotion High Tech will build Morocco’s first EV battery gigafactory for a total cost of 12.8 Morocco’s geographic location close to Europe, its free trade agreements with key EU and U.S.

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This little solar car just trekked 620 miles across the Sahara on a single charge

Electrek

The agile two-seater Stella Terra solar car just finished a 620-mile off-roading adventure in Morocco and the Sahara, all on a single charge. more… The post This little solar car just trekked 620 miles across the Sahara on a single charge appeared first on Electrek. Land Rover and BMW, take note.

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Stellantis Showcases The Citroen AMI As An Efficient Last Mile Solution For Postal Entities In Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

The Citroen AMI, an all-electric small city car, is made in Morocco and exported to several European countries. Stellantis already has a manufacturing presence on the African continent, but it looks like it now wants to grow its footprint on the continent. It is also used […]

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The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector just came online

Baua Electric

gigawatts (GW) and stretches for 475 miles under land and sea. Read more: The world’s longest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got a big boost Photo: National Grid To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system.

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VW Is Exploring Opportunities for Electrification in Africa’s Burgeoning 2-Wheeler Market

CleanTechnica EVs

Two-wheelers are a big deal in a lot of African countries for various applications including for personal mobility, as motorcycle taxis, as well as the growing demand in the last mile delivery sector. The ride-share market as well as the leisure and tourism sectors are also areas with potential in a lot of African countries. […]

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Typically, an electric bike can run for 30-50 kilometres (20-30 miles) between charges. Some 800,000 are also sold each year in South East Asia, he says, where they replace the noisy and smelly petrol scooters that are ubiquitous in many places. Recharging a battery can take 5-8 hours, but costs only a few cents a day.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

Plug Me In

The journey to Mauritania also attracted me because it went through Southern Spain and Morocco, where I had never been before. But I wanted to discover Morocco, so I took about 10 days for the trip. But I wanted to discover Morocco, so I took about 10 days for the trip. Travelling by train in Morocco is really good.