Keywords: Mobility


Rachid Yazami’s Battery Breakthrough: New Technology Promises a Full Charge in Just Seven Minutes

Moroccan scientist and inventor Rachid Yazami has announced a significant development in ultra-fast battery charging, unveiling a technology capable of fully recharging a lithium battery in just seven minutes. The breakthrough, developed in collaboration with Singapore-based KVI, could have implications......

Waymo and Toyota: New bZ4X Robotaxis Set to Expand into Japan and the UK

Waymo is expanding its international autonomous mobility strategy through a new partnership with Toyota, selecting the Japanese automaker’s electric bZ4X SUV as the foundation for its next generation of robotaxis. The collaboration is expected to bring self-driving vehicles to Japanese roads in......

CFAO Mobility Maroc Appoints Augustin d’Yvoire to Lead Its Next Growth Phase

CFAO Mobility Maroc has appointed Augustin d’Yvoire as its new managing director, marking a new chapter for the automotive distributor as it seeks to strengthen its commercial position in Morocco. The appointment, which took effect on October 19, 2026, comes amid intensifying competition and significant......

Spain’s Baleària Launches First Electric Ferry for Tangier–Tarifa Route in 2027

Spain’s maritime transport company Baleària has reached a significant milestone in its transition towards cleaner shipping with the launch of its first fully electric fast ferry. The vessel is intended to serve the Tangier–Tarifa route from the summer of 2027, as part of an ambitious......

inDrive Targets 2027 Robotaxi Trials in Kazakhstan With Pony.ai and Nvidia

Ride-hailing platform inDrive is preparing to explore autonomous taxi services in Kazakhstan through a partnership with Chinese self-driving technology company Pony.ai and US semiconductor giant Nvidia. The initiative could bring robotaxis to Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital, in the first half of 2027,......

Morocco Unveils 2027 Youth Employment Plan to Tackle Unemployment and School Dropouts

Morocco plans to launch a national youth employment programme in 2027, combining vocational training, workplace experience, business support and professional mobility to address persistent barriers facing young people entering the labour market. The initiative, presented by Head of Government Fatima-Zahra......

Li Auto L8 hybrid crossover prepares for official launch in Russia

Chinese automaker Li Auto has completed the certification process for its L8 hybrid crossover in Russia, paving the way for the model’s official market launch. The vehicle is expected to expand the brand’s local lineup as Chinese manufacturers continue to strengthen their presence in Russia’s......

Morocco and France Strengthen Academic Ties With New Sorbonne Campus in Fez

A new chapter in Moroccan-French academic cooperation began Thursday with the inauguration of a joint international campus by Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez (UEMF), establishing a shared platform for education, research and cross-border academic......

Morocco joins BYD’s customer base as electric bus adoption gains momentum

Morocco is preparing to expand its electric public transport options after Chinese manufacturer BYD announced that it had received orders for electric buses from the kingdom. The announcement marks a further step in the company’s expansion across North Africa and reflects growing interest in cleaner......