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Energía Vectorial: Pioneering electric vehicle transformation in Latin America

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Their work extends vehicle life, aligns with sustainable development goals, and promotes cleaner city environments, making a profound impact on local communities. This shift promotes a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel reliance and encourages cleaner urban environments.

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BasiGo secures $4.3 million in seed funding to accelerate mass transit EV adoption in Kenya

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“With East Africa’s abundant renewable energy, this market can leapfrog to clean, modern electric transit at the exact moment that African cities emerge as the next center of economic growth. BasiGo plans to supply over 1,000 mass transit electric buses to transport operators in Nairobi over the next five years.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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Research included in the report demonstrates that “regions and local economies with strong entrepreneurship bases achieve faster and more sustainable economic growth.”. Distance and transportation. They also play a major role in raising a community’s median income and quality of life.

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NJEDA Establishes New Jersey Green Bank to Advance Climate Goals

American Entrepreneurship

The NJGB will be dedicated to investing in projects, technologies, and companies that align with the State’s climate goals, including in areas such as zero-emission transportation, building decarbonization and resiliency, and clean energy generation and storage.

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

The provision of wraparound services including transportation, career coaching, and other supports is a core component of the awarded programs to expand access and address barriers to entry. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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African Startups Raising Investment to Further Drive Economic and Social Impact

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Adjoaa is a curated multi-brand online marketplace that offers global consumers a selection of sustainable and accessible Black-Owned premium fashion and lifestyle products. Transportation and storage.

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What Will Workplaces Look Like After The Pandemic?

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The bigger picture also has a great impact on other layers and social spheres, from family and partnerships to considerable reductions in CO2 emissions from reduced transport use, to demographic changes such as the reduction of the rural-city gap, with more people choosing to relocate to rural areas.