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Viewpoint: The E20 Challenge: The Road to Clean Mobility through Ethanol Blending
Achieving 10% ethanol blending in petrol (E10) five months ahead of its target marks a milestone for India’s bid for clean mobility through biofuels.
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- Energy, Environment, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- transportation
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Beacon Power Services Raises $2.7 Million to Improve Electricity Access for Sub-Saharan African Cities
The energy tech company provides data and grid management solutions to help Africa’s power sector distribute electricity more efficiently.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Green Fuel Startups Powering a Cleaner Future for India
Over 3,300 startups are now working in the renewable energy sector in India and many of these startups are involved in the green fuel sector to reduce carbon emissions.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- startups, transportation
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Viewpoint: Who Wins From Exploiting Africa’s Oil and Gas?
When the environmental imperative to abandon fossil fuels is so strong, what are the arguments for developing them and who will really profit from it?
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: BP to Invest up to £50 Million in New Global Battery Research and Development Centre in Britain
The new facilities will help bring the industry closer to achieving the key tipping points for mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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D.light Raises $50 Million for Its Solar Home Systems
Several investors are raising $50 million to support d.light's expansion in Africa. In rural areas, the company based in San Francisco in the United States of America distributes solar home systems and other solar-powered appliances.
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- Energy, Social Enterprise
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy, solar
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Development Finance Institutions, British International Investment To Invest $116 Million In African Infrastructure
Development Finance Institutions (DFI), British International Investment (BII) and FMO have announced a joint commitment of $116 million to African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4), managed by African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM).
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Disruptive Technology of Solar-Power Bus Kit Launches in Germany
A first of its kind solar-powered bus kit solution launches in Germany. Will this be the example to follow in Africa?
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- Energy
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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- innovation, renewable energy, solar
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