We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Leapfrogging Partnership, catalyzed by a $100 million investment from IKEA Foundation. This initiative will accelerate access to clean, affordable zero-emission vehicles the world over, deepening our Campaign's support for partners across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. "Road transportation accounts for roughly 15% of energy related greenhouse gas emissions so if we are serious about a global transition towards 1.5 degrees of global warming then we cannot reduce emissions without it," IKEA Foundation's portfolio manager for the real economy, Edgar Van de Brug, told Reuters. "We know that communities are already experiencing the benefits of e-mobility, from delivery drivers saving money on fuel to public transit workers breathing cleaner air... Now is the time to supercharge the momentum of EV innovation with ambitious public policy, business leadership, and strong partnerships." shared Drive Electric Campaign Director Rebecca Fisher Read more in Reuters: https://lnkd.in/g3qbcMd4
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Accelerating ambition to catalyze the transition from polluting tailpipes to 100% electric road transportation
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Drive Electric is the campaign to end the polluting tailpipe and accelerate the global transition to a clean transportation future, delivering massive benefits to the climate, health, and the economy. We advance smart government policies to drive electric vehicle (EV) supply and demand, directly impacting regional change and scaling strategies for rapid adoption. We engage business leaders to ensure adequate investment and drive ambitious commitments in EV procurement. And by supporting diverse people-powered coalitions, we mobilize communities to demand better health, jobs, and environmental justice.
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Electrifying the U.S. postal service will clear the air on delivery routes in neighborhoods across the country. In our 2023 Progress Report, we shared how Drive Electric played a critical role in electrifying more than 66,000 vehicles in U.S. Postal Service fleets. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g49_Tgri
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Learn more about the first all electric rally at the African Climate Summit, made possible by Drive Electric partner Tesnetwork in our 2023 annual report, Driving progress: accelerating a zero - emission road transportation future -https://lnkd.in/g49_Tgri
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Electric vehicle adoption is speeding up globally, driven by the Drive Electric Campaign partners' unwavering support for commitments, policy actions, and ambitious goals. Learn more about Centro Movilidad Sostenible and The International Council on Clean Transportation's Latin America work in Chile in this recap from our 2023 Driving Progress report: https://lnkd.in/g49_Tgri
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Earlier this year, France made headlines with an EV scheme far more popular than anticipated. Drive Electric partners supported research, workshops and facilitated discussions with French government leaders to introduce this pilot, as featured in our 2023 Driving Progress report: https://lnkd.in/g49_Tgri And for updates on the program, check out this commentary article on evolving this innovative scheme: https://lnkd.in/gfjXbAwF
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We're celebrating #ElectricVehicle advancements around the world with updates from our 2023 Driving Progress report. Learn more about South Africa’s transit bus fleets shift to electric. Supported by our partners The International Council on Clean Transportation and C40 Cities through their Zero-Emission Bus Rapid Accelerator program (ZEBRA) https://lnkd.in/g49_Tgri For the latest on ZEBRA's impressive impact, don't miss their newsletter focused on Latin America developments: https://bit.ly/3WqRSL5
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📣 Exciting news! ClimateWorks Foundation’s Drive Electric report was featured in a recent Inside Philanthropy article, spotlighting summer must-reads for climate grantmakers and other funders. Michael Kavate highlights the focused direction of funding: "60% of the campaign’s funding went to work on freight trucks, up from just under half of all funding the year before. That is nearly four times what went to the next-largest category, cars, which received 16% in 2023, down by almost half from the year before." 📚 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfYsfFZf #ClimateAction #SummerReading
Summer Reading for Climate Grantmakers — and Other Funders Sweating the Heat | Inside Philanthropy
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Zero-emission zones are a key policy to unlock clean transportation in cities: check out these lessons learned from the team at World Resources Institute to learn more about their transformative potential for cities worldwide -- Read here: https://lnkd.in/gFNsgK85 #CleanCities #ClimateSolutions #Sustainability
Zero-emission Zones Are Helping Some Cities Fight Pollution
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The first community electric station in Colombia has launched in Mingueo, La Guajira. This solar-powered charging station for electric motorcycles, supported by the POLEN Transiciones Justas with support from our LEAP Fund, is a pivotal step toward adopting renewable technologies in both urban and rural areas. The collaboration with the Community Action Board of San Martín highlights the power of community-driven initiatives in achieving a just energy transition. This milestone not only promotes electromobility – it also creates job opportunities and fosters sustainable development. It’s a remarkable achievement, demonstrating that the transition to affordable electric transportation strengthens communities. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eZnneiWV
Colombia: Inauguran primera electrolinera comunitaria en La Guajira
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Transitioning to electric vehicles, particularly electric tricycles, is a transformative opportunity in Liberia. This shift will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and cut down on fuel costs, fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment. The LEAP Network, one of our LEAP Fund partners, is at the forefront of this movement, advocating for the adoption of EVs to support Liberia’s go-green efforts. Embracing electric vehicles is already contributing to Liberia’s sustainability goals and economic development. Investing in EV infrastructure and technology will create jobs, stimulate innovation, and ensure a cleaner, greener future for all Liberians. Let’s drive the change together: https://lnkd.in/eFBwGXhD #Sustainability #EVs #Liberia
Can Electric Tricycles Accelerate Liberia’s Go-Green Effort?
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