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Morocco to buy 7000 buses ahead of World Cup

In a push towards green mobility, Morocco announced its plan to buy 7000 urban buses, half of which will be electric, ahead of the World Cup due in 2030, industry and trade minister Ryad Mezzour said. A deal has been reached with the interior ministry to renew the bus fleet before the World Cup, he […]

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Green Transport: Marrakesh to receive 20 electric buses from South Korea

Korea’s International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will donate Moroccan city of Marrakesh 20 electric buses worth $7.5 million. These zero emission buses will help improving air quality in one of the world most popular tourist destinations. The grant’s agreement was inked Wednesday by KOICA Chief in Rabat Yongwoo Jeong, president of the Council of Marrakech-Safi region […]

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Egypt: Production of electric buses to begin in November

Egypt will start manufacturing electric buses as of November this year under an agreement with China’s Foton Motor.   Under the agreement, Foton Motor, which designs and manufactures trucks and buses, will manufacture 2,000 buses over four years, 500 vehicles per year. Production can be increased to 5,000 buses.   Minister of Military Production Mohamed […]