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.

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Climate Tech VC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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. More domestic refining and processing of the raw materials for batteries and other critical mineral deposits located in Africa.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 1, 2024

Like many parts of Africa, motorcycles are the most popular form of transportation among Rwanda’s 13.3 million people. Whether they’re commuting to work or school, transporting jugs of water from the local taps, or just running everyday errands, people on “motos” can be found zipping up and down most busy.

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CleanTechnica

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post EV Battery Swapping Takes Over Africa, Is US Next? A new, eye-catching EV battery swapping station from the firm Spiro levels up rider services and sets the table for rapid global expansion. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rwanda-based Ampersand wants to help all these motorcycle riders switch to electric and help them save money and the environment at the same time. Ampersand’s CEO Josh Whale gives us an update on Ampersand's progress in Rwanda.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 11, 2020

Vanderbijlpark-based Electronia is selling Energica electric superbikes in South Africa. kWh Energica EGO+, EVA RIBELLE, and the EVA ESSEESSE9+ models to South Africa initially, but plans to open up sales in other African countries soon. The Modena- (Italy) based Energica is also the sole manufacturer in the Moto E Championship.

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