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Gogoro “Unplugs” from the Philippines Market

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Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:23:46 +0000

A loss of energy caused Gogoro’s Philippine partner to pull the plug After more than two years in the Philippines, Gogoro’s partnership with Globe’s 917Ventures, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, has come to an abrupt end. Gogoro headquarters told CleanTechnica that they are “currently assessing a shift in our … [continued]

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Rider Completes A 900-Kilometer Electric Motorcycle Trip Across Kenya Using Only A Portable Charger

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Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:12:36 +0000

A boda boda rider traveled over 900 kilometers from Malaba, on Kenya’s western border with Uganda, to Mombasa, on the southern coast of Kenya, on the ROAM Air electric motorcycle, using only a portable charger. We have been covering developments in the electric motorcycle sector in a number of African … [continued]

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Dear Pete Buttigieg, We Appreciate You & Already Miss You Too Much

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Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:15:14 +0000

Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, brought tears to my eyes four years ago, and they were tears of joy. CleanTechnica, NRDC, and so many more fans were pleased that yes, “Finally, Infrastructure Week Isn’t a Joke.” Before I begin listing some of the daily natural highs I discovered while reading … [continued]

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GOGO’s Electric Motorcycle Customers In Uganda Covered 50 Million Kilometres In 2024

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Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:47:22 +0000

We have been covering developments in the electric motorcycle sector in a number of African countries for over 6 years now. During that period, many startups went through several phases — from early pilots to early commercialisation of their products. A number of them are now ramping up production of … [continued]

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Gogoro Receives 2024 Global Company of the Year Award

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Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:35:18 +0000

Gogoro, the darling of the electromobility world in Asia and elsewhere, faces turmoil, loses its CEO, and is revamping itself. Global research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has recognized Gogoro AS with its 2024 Global Company of the Year Award for its leadership in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) battery-swapping … [continued]

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Circumnavigating The Globe Solo On An Electric Motorcycle [Interview]

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Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:11:13 +0000

Many years ago, when electric vehicles were almost non-existent on American interstates, highways, and streets, I attended some EV ride-and-drive events. They were quite helpful in getting people more comfortable with fully electric cars, not including hybrids. Today, there are over 2 million all-electric vehicles in the US, and tens … [continued]

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As Gogoro Expands in Latin America, Executive Changes Come in Taiwan

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Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:19:33 +0000

Latin America is Gogoro CEO Horace Luke’s last official function After opening shop in Bogota, Colombia, last May, Gogoro launched in Santiago, Chile, just last month. In both instances, the battery swapping and smartscooter company inked deals with fuel and lubricant companies — Tepel in Colombia and Copec in Chile. … [continued]

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Bboxx & Radiant Yacu Partner To Launch Insurance Package For Electric Motorcycles In Rwanda

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Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:16:51 +0000

A first-of-its-kind offering, Bboxx Protect, offers extensive protection to electric motorbike users and significant savings of over 40%. The electric motorcycle sector in East Africa is starting to flourish. Kenya is the largest market for motorcycles, with over 2 million internal combustion motorcycles on the road, and we are now … [continued]

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Exclusive — Benzina Zero Teams Up with BeamWell to Provide Gaza Relief

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:33:31 +0000

BeamWell and Benzina Zero recently announced the integration of the BeamWell™ water desalination and delivery platform with Benzina Zero’s Duo e-moped. “The BeamWell™ system, a transportable water desalination and delivery platform designed to provide clean water and renewable electricity in crisis zones and remote areas, includes four Benzina Zero Duo … [continued]

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From Electric Motorcycles On Uber & Bolt To Neta V Electric Taxis, Nairobi’s EV Scene Is Starting To Flourish

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Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:25:36 +0000

With over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya, the motorcycle sector presents a large addressable market for companies interested in electrification. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are popularly known as boda bodas. The motorcycle taxi industry is a vital segment … [continued]

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