Kees van der Leun3d ago
The government of Laos has announced the suspension of imports of most fossil fuel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026 and imposed strict price controls on electric vehicles to ensure affordability
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/05/23/laos-halts-fossil-fuel-vehicle-imports-and-sets-price-controls-for-electric-cars
Laos halts fossil fuel vehicle imports and sets price controls for electric cars

The Lao government has announced the suspension of imports of most fossil fuel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026 and imposed strict price controls on electric vehicles to ensure affordability.

The Star
Show threadKees van der Leun3d ago
Following this example:
Ethiopia announced a ban on the importation of gasoline and diesel vehicles on January 29, 2024, becoming the first country in the world to implement such a policy, with the aim of reducing fuel import costs and air pollution. It is enforced.
https://climate-laws.org/document/electric-vehicle-import-mandate-and-ice-vehicle-ban_6090
Electric Vehicle Import Mandate and ICE Vehicle Ban - Climate Change Laws of the World

ETH | Policy | Ethiopia announced a ban on the importation of gasoline and diesel vehicles on January 29, 2024, becoming the first country in the world to implement such a policy, with the aim of reducing fuel import costs and air pollution. It is enforced through a combination of prohibitively high import duties on internal combustion engine vehicles and duty-free imports for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Show threadKevin Russell

@Sustainable2050

And its working.

Ethiopia is partially protected from Trump's Iran screwup.

And EVs are growing quickly.

Jun 6 at 8:00pmWeb