How Ethiopia’s Gas-Car Ban Sparked an EV Boom

Bloomberg Markets2 November 2026, 14:03 UTCEthiopia

Ethiopia became the first country to ban imports of gasoline-powered cars in 2024. Today, its EV share outpaces the global average, but the road ahead is uncertain. Can Ethiopia’s bet on EVs pay off? (Source: Bloomberg)

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