Transportation

This archive covers 314 stories about how people are rethinking the way we move — from cleaner transit systems and safer roads to breakthroughs in electric vehicles and urban bike infrastructure. Each article focuses on real progress, grounded in evidence, showing what’s working and where.

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Quebec passes bill that bans gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035

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The ban, which is part of the province’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, will take place in two phases. First, as of Jan. 31, 2034, it will be prohibited to advertise the sale of a light combustion vehicle of the 2035 model year or later, whether it’s a new or used vehicle, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Then, beginning Dec. 31, 2035, selling and leasing new light combustion vehicles of 2034 model year and earlier will be banned.

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EV and plugin car sales are booming in China

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August saw plugin vehicles hit a record 54% market share in China. Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for 31% of the country’s auto sales. This pulled the 2024 share to 46%, and with the market with plenty of room for growth, the year should end at around 50%. At this pace, the Chinese market is projected to be fully electrified around 2030.

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Morocco is rapidly growing its EV production capacity

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Morocco has already established itself as a leading power in the African automotive sector. It now aspires to lead the way on the transition to EVs. The country currently produces between 40,000 and 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year. However, this is expected to increase to around 100,000 units by 2025. By 2030, EVs are expected to account for up to 60% of all cars exported. The country has also entered into strategic partnerships that aim to create a solid foundation for the electric vehicle industry and supply chain, with investments totalling about $10 billion USD.

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Bus rapid transit stations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania are getting EV charging stations

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Tanzania has one of the most advanced Bus Rapid Transit systems on the African continent. Known as the DART, Dar Rapid Transit Agency began operations in 2016 and has 29 stations around Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam. In a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation in Tanzania, the DART has signed a landmark contract with TRÍ to install an advanced electric charging system within the DART infrastructure.

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Norway becomes world’s first country to have more fully electric cars than gas cars

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Electric vehicles in Norway have officially overtaken gasoline cars on the road, a first for any country. Out of roughly 2.87 million passenger vehicles nationwide, battery electric cars now lead — a stunning flip from 2004, when just 1,000 EVs shared the road with 1.6 million gas cars. The shift came not through bans but through years of steady incentives: tax breaks, cheaper tolls, and accessible charging that made going electric the obvious choice. Diesel could be the next domino to fall, possibly as soon as 2026. Norway’s quiet, two-decade transformation offers the rest of the world a hopeful blueprint — proof that a car-loving country really can rewire its roads within a single generation.

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Women and transgender people in Pakistan get a ride-sharing service for protection

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In an effort to increase protection for trans people, a Pakistani business has launched a ride-share service that will be available only to women and trans people. Called SheDrives, the service was launched last weekend and seeks to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment, says Ammaz Farooqi, the company’s chief executive. It currently operates only in the second-largest city of Lahore, but Farooqi said that expansion is possible.

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Kenya to acquire 1,000 EVs per year for federal staff

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The Kenyan government’s move to start buying electric vehicles could be good news for companies that are looking assemble or retail electric cars in the country. The announcement just said “vehicles,” and therefore could include electric buses, trucks, and motorcycles as well, which would be a major boost for Kenya’s nascent electric vehicle ecosystem.

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New Zealand’s biggest solar farm secures finance to go ahead at Christchurch Airport

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Leading global renewable energy developer Lightsource BP has secured $NZ267 million in financing for its 168MW Kōwhai Park solar project planned to be built at the Christchurch Airport, which will be – for a time – the largest in the country. The solar farm is expected to begin construction later this year and begin operations some time in 2026. Once operational, the Kōwhai Park solar farm will generate over 275GWh per year, equivalent to the annual demand of approximately 36,000 homes.

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Major new commitment from nearly 350 mayors to accelerate U.S. electric vehicle transition

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As a part of the 2nd anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, nearly 350 Climate Mayors announced a commitment to electrify at least 50% of municipal fleets by 2030 while increasing electric vehicle (EV) chargers by at least 500%, with at least 40% of the charging infrastructure benefitting disadvantaged communities. This collective effort is a pivotal move to meet the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal to make 50% of all new vehicle sales electric by 2030.