Africa is still facing a serious problem of energy access. Today, Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has taken the first step in creating an African mini-grid industry (involving decentralized electricity generation and distribution networks based on renewable energy), by signing a memorandum of understanding with EM-ONE Energy Solutions, […]

Latin America as a region present the right conditions to boost electromobility for several reasons. Three of the main automobile manufacturers operate at the region; Argentina, Brasil and Mexico have big amounts of lithium, an important material for EV batteries. Besides, Latin America has the highest percentage of renewable energy worldwide. With these conditions it […]

As part of its commitment to reduce single use plastics in the United Arab Emirates, marine conservation group, Azraq recently announced a campaign specifically targeting plastic cutlery in the region, which has been turned into art by students in Dubai. The campaign, entitled #uselessutensils enabled residents to provide their leftover plastic cutlery to Freedom Pizza delivery drivers or at collection […]

General Motors Africa and Middle East has today announced that The Sustainable City, the region’s first fully operational sustainable community, has taken delivery of six new Chevrolet Bolt EVs for its alternative propulsion fleet. The six new Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles will be part of The Sustainable City’s EV car-sharing fleet, which will be accessible […]

France will introduce a new charge on plane tickets from next year, with revenue used to fund environment-friendly alternatives, a top French official said on Tuesday. The ‘eco-tax’ costing between 1.50 euros (US$1.7) and 18 euros (US$20) will apply to most flights departing in France, Associated Press, AP, quoted French Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne as […]