Africa Batteries Innovation Scooters 
Climate Tech VC
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Near-term commitments include 6 GW of clean energy in India alongside considerations for wind and solar in Africa and rural electrification in Latin America. 🛵 Baaz Bikes , a New Delhi, India-based electric scooter manufacturer, raised $8M in Series A funding from Big Capital, Rakuten Capital, Kalaari Capital, and 9Unicorns.
Charged
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In Kenya and Rwanda, where motorcycles often serve as taxis, start-ups are devising innovative ways to overcome roadblocks such as high up-front costs and limited charging infrastructure. In India, Hero MotoCorp offers an electric scooter for under $1,800. Indonesia and Thailand are also encouraging electrification of motorcycle taxis.
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Climate Tech VC
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Battery recycling attracts another big check with a $542M Series D, and food recycling attracts $70M. The summit also sought to highlight Africa as a destination for climate investments, rather than viewing the continent as predominantly a victim of droughts, famines, and floods. In deals this week, decarbonized steel secures $1.6B.
CleanTechnica
APRIL 25, 2024
Bboxx is a data-driven super platform that is working to help transform lives by unlocking potential through connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa. Following its successful acquisition of solar energy frontrunner PEG Africa in 2022, Bboxx is now positively impacting the lives of more than 3.6
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Siemens Stiftung Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), Powering Agriculture, and Wetu recently organized an electric mobility conference in Kisumu, Kenya.
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