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Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

Muhamad Yehia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That aligned with the government’s new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But months later, he’s questioning whether it was the right decision. He faces …

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