Could Trade Routes That Once Oppressed Now Liberate The Atlantic From Fossil Fuels? (Skipping the US?) - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a significant realignment in global trade routes, particularly focusing on the Atlantic region and the potential for these routes to facilitate a transition away from fossil fuels. It highlights how historic trade routes, once associated with oppression and exploitation, especially in Africa, could now serve as conduits for clean technology and economic development. African countries, often overlooked on the global stage, are poised for major transitions due to improving education, low labor costs, mineral wealth, and growing capabilities in processing and adding value to resources. The continent's proximity to Latin America and existing trade agreements further enhance its strategic importance in this emerging trade landscape. A key example is the expansion of Chinese clean technology manufacturers like BYD, which is establishing factories in Europe, Turkey, and Brazil to produce affordable electric vehicles (EVs). These vehicles, while manufactured for different markets, have the potential to supply Latin America and Africa, where demand for reliable, affordable transportation is growing. The article also suggests innovative approaches such as factory-certified pre-owned