TechCrunch reveals Also's abandoned Kenya e-moto project
2 Nov 3 11:49 AM · 8d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 2 of 2
TechCrunch reports Also quietly started and then walked away from the Kenya electric two-wheeler pilot, based on deleted Shell Foundation website language and company and foundation statements.
“enable and de-risk global OEM entry into Africa's EV market by piloting a locally integrated electric two-wheeler platform in Kenya, with potential to scale across East Africa”
Shell FoundationChris Yu Also co-founder and presidentRivian Minority shareholder, parent that spun off AlsoShell Foundation Grant funder for the Kenya e-moto pilotDoorDash Autonomous vehicle partner
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Scoop: Rivian's micromobility spinoff, Also, was quietly working on an electric motorcycle project in Kenya before backing away earlier this year. Co-founder / president Chris Yu told me backstage at Disrupt that he wanted to prioritize the startup's work on AVs
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Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/11/03/rivi an-spinout-also-owns-up-to-mistakes-in-delayed-e-bike-launch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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