Former Land Rover engineer joins handful of Africa’s electric vehicle manufacturers

Former Land Rover engineer joins handful of Africa’s electric vehicle manufacturers

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy with over 200 million people, has a nascent electric vehicle (EV) market. Only 15,000 to 20,000 EVs are currently on its roads, representing a mere 0.5% to 1% of the total vehicle fleet. While this shows progress from 5,000 EVs five years ago, it falls well short of government targets: 7.5% electric vehicle adoption by 2025 and 40% by 2050. High costs present a significant barrier, with a new electric vehicle averaging $25,000, several times Nigeria’s median...
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Breaking: Shuttlers introduces CNG fleet to cut costs and emissions 

Breaking: Shuttlers introduces CNG fleet to cut costs and emissions 

Shuttlers, a startup digitising shared commutes, introduced 20 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles to its fleet in Q1 2025. This addition has already led to a 29% reduction in rider costs and cut 23.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to a LinkedIn post by the company’s CEO, Damilola Olokesusi. The move comes as fuel prices in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, continue to climb, squeezing transportation budgets for consumers and businesses alike. CNG—a chea...
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Rising fuel costs push Nigerian commercial drivers to early CNG adoption

Rising fuel costs push Nigerian commercial drivers to early CNG adoption

When we think about early adopters—brave people who often pay a premium in price and risk trying new products—of new technologies, commercial drivers may not readily come to mind. Yet, drivers in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Benin are becoming early adopters of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). While CNG is better for the climate than petrol, these drivers aren’t switching because of environmental concerns. Instead, cost is the top-of-mind consideration as fu...
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