Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Countries and companies have also kicked off pledges to triple investments in renewables and nuclear, drive down methane emissions, and commit loss and damage funds. In deals, major funding includes $116M for hydrogen-powered aviation, $44M for sustainability software, and $75M in project finance investment for SAFs.

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Charged

DECEMBER 18, 2023

According to a recent study by the World Resources Institute , only a single one of these projects is currently on track to meet the goals set by the 2015 Paris Agreement: light-duty electric vehicle sales. His company operates some 60 electric motorcycle taxis, locally known as boda-bodas , on the roads in Nairobi.

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CleanTechnica

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As part of the effort towards accelerating the transition to a low-carbon resilient economy and enable the transition of 25% of the total loan portfolio to green investments by 2025, and also as part of the KCB Net Zero ambition, The KCB Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have partnered […].

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CleanTechnica

JULY 28, 2022

ARC Ride, a British-Kenyan firm with a focus on providing safe and reliable transport and mobility services through smart electric vehicle solutions and proprietary platform, has announced a new strategic partnership and equity investment by Musashi Seimitsu and Watu.

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CleanTechnica

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Opibus, a Swedish-Kenyan technology company that develops, designs, and manufactures electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, has just secured sub-Saharan Africa’s largest ever fundraise in electromobility.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 8, 2021

While record market shares in developed nations such as Norway, Germany, and the United Kingdom have been catalyzed by generous incentives and progressive policy, the transition in Africa will most likely be driven by the unit economics in key sectors. In east Africa for […].

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Motorcycle taxis are the most preferred mode of last-mile connectivity in East Africa. Unfortunately, motorcycle taxis in Africa's urban cities are one of the main sources of pollution and chaos on the roads.

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