Here’s what you get when a cellphone maker creates an electric moped

If Detel doesn’t ring a bell as an electric moped company, that’s because it’s not. The Indian company is more well known for its low-cost consumer electronics such as phones, LED displays, and headphones.

But now Detel is moving into the electric moped space, and the company’s Detel Easy moped is an interesting first entry into the market.

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EGEB: Dandelion raises $30M, led by Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy

  • Geothermal company Dandelion closes a $30 million Series B funding round led by Breakthrough Energy.
  • Scottish-made tidal turbine generates power in Japan.
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Volta readies electric trucks for Europe, with US suppliers

Volta ZeroSweden-based Volta Trucks is readying an electric commercial vehicle for the European market, but it’s relying on suppliers based in the United States for key components. The company announced Wednesday that Proterra will the battery supplier for its Volta Zero truck, which is scheduled to start customer trials later this year. Series production…
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