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South Africa’s Zimi Secures $320,000 to Test Turning EVs Into Power Stations
"By integrating vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology into this strategy, Zimi plans to offer fleet operators charging solutions and turn idle EVs into energy that can feed power back into their facilities or the grid."
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, renewable energy, solar
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Interview: Why 2025 Could Be the Year of the Electric Vehicle in Developing Countries
This is an interview with De Jong, who leads a landmark UNEP effort that is helping some 60-plus developing countries speed their transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
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- Transportation
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- Global
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New Fund Sabou Capital to Invest up to $1.5 Million in 25 African SMEs
The fund expects a modest 2-3x return on investment—closer to the 3- 5x range typical of private equity—compared to the high-risk 10x expectations of venture capital.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Chief Executives Say Environment is Their Top Priority, YPO Global Study Reveals
YPO is an organisation of 35,000 members worldwide, representing USD9 trillion of combined revenues and 22 million employees.
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- Environment, Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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Press Release: Asian Development Bank, WDI Partner on E-Mobility Research
Last week, WDI’s Energy and Mobility team traveled to the Philippines capital city of Manila as part of a new research collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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- Transportation
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- South Asia
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Analysis: As Tesla Struggles, Musk Turns to India – But Can It Work?
As Tesla’s existing markets become increasingly challenging, India appears to be Musk’s next big bet.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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Namibia Establishes Regulatory Framework for EV Charging Infrastructure
The regulatory framework comes as Namibia seeks to expand its EV market, aligning with global trends toward sustainable energy solutions.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Colombia’s EV Sales Soar, but Battery Recycling Startups Struggle to Keep Pace
A surge in electric vehicle sales has helped drive a boom in battery recycling, but the startups face major challenges.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation, WASH
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- Latin America