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European Union Approves $378 Million For Electrification Of Bus Rapid Transportation Project In Kenya
The European Union has approved a $378 million financing for Kenya to boost the country’s Bus Rapid Transport System.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, transportation
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New Report Shines Spotlight on E-Mobility Innovators Unlocking Access to the US $3.65 Billion Motorcycle Market in Sub-Saharan Africa
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia Lowers Value-Add Tax on Electric Vehicles from 11% to 1%
Indonesia has lowered its value-add tax on battery-based electric vehicle sales.
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- Energy, Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion in Private Sector and U.S. Government Commitments to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa
These new investments and initiatives will generate significant economic benefits while addressing African nations’ pressing needs resulting from the climate crisis.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Transportation, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesian EV Battery Startup Swap Energy Raises $7.2 Million
Indonesia-based Swap Energy has raised about $7.2 million in a pre-Series A funding.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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- e-mobility, mining, startups, transportation
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Oxfam Novib and Goodwell Target East African Startups With €20 Million Pepea Fund
The fund will provide financing to early-stage startups in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Cabify Secures $110 Million In New Funding Round
The Madrid-headquartered company plans to invest the funds in expanding its presence in Latin America.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Latin America
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- transportation
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Malaysia’s Blueshark Launches Initiative to Accelerate Electric Motorcycles Adoption and Development
Malaysia Electric Vehicle Empowerment (MyEVE) has been created to accelerate the adoption and development of electric motorcycles in Malaysia.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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