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Press Release: IFC and ACCIONA Partner to Boost Sustainable Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
ACCIONA is committed to sustainability and innovation, with a strong focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting resilient infrastructure.
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- Energy, Investing, Transportation, WASH
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- Latin America
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Zypp Electric Partners with e-Sprinto to Transform Last-Mile Delivery with 30,000 New EVs in India
The new fleet of electric vehicles will enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations, helping 30,000 delivery drivers achieve higher earnings and greater productivity.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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The Gender Aspect of the E-Mobility Transition: An Innovative Collaboration in Kenya Highlights New Ways to Bring Women into the Sector
The transition to electric mobility (e-mobility) represents a massive shift for consumers, businesses and other stakeholders. But as Dana Gorodetsky at the William Davidson Institute argues, it also creates an opportunity to engage women as electric vehicle (EV) entrepreneurs, designers, producers and drivers — and to design mobility solutions with women's needs in mind. She explores how Kenya is leading the way in ensuring a just and inclusive e-mobility transition, highlighting two companies that are working to boost women’s involvement in the EV value chain.
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- Energy, Environment, Transportation
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Pakistani Grocery Delivery Startup Krave Mart Gets Funding From This Cab Booking Platform Available in India
This funding marks a strategic move for the multinational ride-hailing startup to explore opportunities in emerging markets.
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- Transportation
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Moroccan Shared Mobility Startup Enakl Gets $1.4 Million in PreSeed Round Led by Catalyst Fund
Enakl’s is a mobility startup that tries to address the problem of urban commuting by leveraging its technology to ensure that commuters are sharing rides in a sustainable way.
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- Transportation
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- North Africa & Near East
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Waymo Outsources Fleet Operations to African Fintech Moove in Phoenix and, Soon, Miami
The partnership with Moove signals that Waymo is keen to outsource more of the commercial side of the business.
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- Transportation
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- Global
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CarDekho SEA Raises First-Ever Outside Funding, Co-founder Says He’s Interested in Acquisitions
Unlike its peers, CarDekho SEA acts as a comprehensive aggregator for auto financing services.
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- Transportation
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- South Asia
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Press Release: British International Investment Fuels India’s EV Ecosystem Development With $33.5 Million of Commitments
New investments in Everest Fleet, TI Clean Mobility and Vecmocon to drive sustainable growth and combat air pollution.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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