At the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), Toyoto Tsusho Group (TTC), Aceleron, and Zembo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for accelerating joint contribution to carbon neutrality through the development of the e-mobility industry on the continent
Vehicles
Volvo Trucks begins production of heavy electric trucks
Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric, 44 tonne trucks, making it the first global truck manufacturer to do so
Genie develops White Noise Alarm option to reduce noise emissions on site
Now available globally as an option on Genie equipment, the new Genie Lift Guard White Noise Alarm, provides an alternative to a traditional tonal alarm that can reduce noise emissions on jobsites up to 45%
Roam partners M-KOPA to make electric motorcycles more accessible
Roam (previously Opibus), has signed a major supply agreement with M-KOPA, the fintech platform that provides credit and digital financial services to underbanked consumers in Africa, for the deployment of electric motorcycles
Renault Trucks helps bring transport training centre to West Africa
Renault Trucks has partnered with other global corporations and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to build a Transport Training Centre in Accra, Ghana, aimed at enhancing transport and logistics capacities across West Africa