Keeling Curve

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How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:

['Replaces/avoids GHGs (e.g., projects that replace sources of GHGs, such as the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, transport, or other energy uses)']

Impact on Underrepresented Groups:

ZED’s customer focus is on commercial petrol motorcycle drivers who are gig economy workers engaging in taxi and last-mile delivery services to make a living. These riders are typically youth living in rural and climate vulnerable communities. Through the use of ZED’s e-motorcycles, these riders are able to operate more efficiently and make higher profits compared to ICE motorcycle riders. The mobile ABDs, which can be deployed even in areas where infrastructure and grid access is limited, ensures that these communities are connected to the energy transition. These deployment stations also have the capacity to be solar-enabled, further ensuring access for off-grid communities.
In its design and development process, ZED engaged its target market to learn about the parts needed to build the ideal e-motorcycle, and determine the most efficient and cost-effective options for the local population. Furthermore, ZED offers training programs to local technicians on the maintenance and servicing of e-motorcycles and swapping stations, building technical capacity and creating local job opportunities as these technicians are employed as contract technical staff. ZED also actively promotes the participation of women by organizing women-only trainings in its areas of operation, and hiring and training women in both technical and non-technical roles.

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Mission Statement:

ZED’s mission is to lead Africa’s transition to clean mobility, with a focus on building a network of charging infrastructure needed for the widespread adoption of e-mobility across Africa.

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