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E-mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Electric Two Wheelers Gaining Momentum

CleanTech Group

The term micromobility, for most, conjures up the image of electric scooters and bike-sharing programs that have become ubiquitous across most of Europe. The post E-mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Electric Two Wheelers Gaining Momentum appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

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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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Two- and three-wheel EVs delivering more emissions reduction than cars

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In India, Hero MotoCorp offers an electric scooter for under $1,800. His company operates some 60 electric motorcycle taxis, locally known as boda-bodas , on the roads in Nairobi. There’s a quiet revolution now in Kenya driving this transformation for the future.” Ride-sharing companies such as Ola are beginning to electrify.

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? Africa’s inaugural climate summit #165

Climate Tech VC

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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BYD & Ampersand To Collaborate On Electric Motorcycles In Africa

CleanTechnica

continued] The post BYD & Ampersand To Collaborate On Electric Motorcycles In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. In an exciting development toward electricity in one of the most prominent sectors in the African transport.

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ISP Syokinet Solutions Partners With Roam To Introduce 100 Electric Motorcycles For Its Field Technicians In Kenya

CleanTechnica

When it comes to the conversation about motorcycles in Africa, most of the talk is centered around the motorcycle taxi industry. That’s because there are tens of millions of motorcycles operating in the taxi industry across multiple countries. All of these are still essentially internal combustion engine motorcycles. This large.

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Is There Really “Structural Overcapacity” of EVs & Solar that “the World Cannot Absorb”?

CleanTechnica

Last week, China’s President, Xi Jinping, was in Paris, France. Again, there were calls for China to address “Structural Overcapacity” that “will lead to Chinese EVs flooding Europe.” The loudest call came from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who said “China continues to massively support its.

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