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Botswana on Monday unveiled its first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, with support from two Chinese vehicle manufacturing companies.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the showroom of Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI), which was established in 2012 as a parastatal under the Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology.
BITRI Chief Executive Officer Shedden Masupe said the unveiling ceremony is a culmination of a partnership between the institute and two Chinese companies. According to Masupe, Skywell, one of the Chinese manufacturers, has partnered with BITRI in assembling sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the southern African country, while the other one, CHTC Kinwin, is assisting Botswana to produce electric buses.
After inspecting the vehicles, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi commended BITRI for choosing the right partners in Chinese companies, saying the initiative will go a long way in supporting and promoting the usage of renewable energy in the automobile industry.
“This is one of the examples of our commitment to e-mobility. We want to play a part in this, not just for our economy and environment but also to enhance those aspects of our knowledge economy that optimise our natural endowments,” Masisi said.
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GABORONE, BOTSWANA – In a significant move towards establishing a sustainable motor industry, Botswana has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant, with plans to produce 100 electric cars per month by 2025. This initiative is a collaboration between the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) and two Chinese companies.
President Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, during the launch, expressed the nation’s ambition to lead in innovative and cost-effective vehicle production. "We must produce the best, the fastest, the most cost-effective. Botswana is ready to start its motor industry," said President Masisi.
The current facility is a first-level assembly plant and not yet automated. However, President Masisi outlined plans to further develop and automate the facility as funding becomes available and demand increases. He emphasized the importance of private sector partnerships in accelerating the marketing and distribution of Botswana-made electric vehicles to both local and international markets.
The project is seen as a key step in Botswana’s drive towards industrialization and sustainable development, showcasing the nation’s commitment to adopting green technologies while creating local jobs and positioning itself as a player in the global electric vehicle market.
By 2025, Botswana aims to be a significant producer of electric cars, contributing to a cleaner environment and the diversification of the country’s economy.
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(241009) -- GABORONE, Oct. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Botswana''s President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L) tries one of the first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, Botswana, on Oct. 7, 2024.
Botswana on Monday unveiled its first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, with support from two Chinese vehicle manufacturing companies.
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Botswana''s President Mokgweetsi Masisi (2nd L, front) and his cabinet visit the country''s first electric vehicle assemble factory, in Gaborone, Botswana, on Oct. 7, 2024.
Botswana on Monday unveiled its first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, with support from two Chinese vehicle manufacturing companies.(Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)
GABORONE, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Botswana on Monday unveiled its first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, with support from two Chinese vehicle manufacturing companies.
BITRI Chief Executive Officer Shedden Masupe said the unveiling ceremony is a culmination of a partnership between the institute and two Chinese companies.
According to Masupe, Skywell, one of the Chinese manufacturers, has partnered with BITRI in assembling sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the southern African country, while the other one, CHTC Kinwin, is assisting Botswana to produce electric buses.
After inspecting the vehicles, Botswana''s President Mokgweetsi Masisi commended BITRI for choosing the right partners in Chinese companies, saying the initiative will go a long way in supporting and promoting the usage of renewable energy in the automobile industry.
"This is one of the examples of our commitment to e-mobility. We want to play a part in this, not just for our economy and environment but also to enhance those aspects of our knowledge economy that optimize our natural endowments," Masisi said. ■
Botswana''s President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L) tries one of the first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, Botswana, on Oct. 7, 2024.
Botswana''s President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L) tries one of the first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, Botswana, on Oct. 7, 2024. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)
"This is one of the examples of our commitment to e-mobility. We want to play a part in this, not just for our economy and environment but also to enhance those aspects of our knowledge economy that optimize our natural endowments," Masisi said.
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Botswana is moving closer to becoming an electronic mobility hub with the launch of the first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles at the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) eMobility assembly center on Monday.
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