Move: Clever Inventions Behind Cleaner Transport | An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

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Sustainable Transportation in Kenya

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau introduces "An Optimist's Guide to the Planet," focusing on solutions and the people behind them.
Roam, a Kenyan startup, electrifies Africa by producing affordable, high-quality electric motorcycles.
Roam's electric motorcycles are accessible, priced the same as traditional gas-powered motorcycles, and feature a modular battery system for easy charging at home.
The company aims to create an electric mobility company for Africa, addressing the practical needs of the continent.
Transitioning to electric vehicles, like boda bodas, leads to cost savings and improved quality of life for individuals.
Roam is committed to making the green revolution accessible and creating a better future for the next generation.

The video explores the potential of electric planes to reduce carbon emissions in aviation.
BETA Technologies, based in Vermont, develops sustainable aviation solutions.
They created Alia, a fully battery-electric aircraft for medical and cargo applications, with potential for future passenger transport.
Alia's VTOL capabilities enable access to remote communities and rural health services.
BETA emphasizes open collaboration and shares technology, allowing competitors to use their charging standards.
The company has grown rapidly, from 30 to over 500 employees in four years.
BETA designs and manufactures high-performance circuit boards for their electric motors.
Employees enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment, with opportunities to learn how to fly.
The company prioritizes high efficiency and lightweight design in creating the best propulsion system for electric aircraft.
A flight simulator experience showcases the company's commitment to sustainability and positive environmental impact.

The Nant de Drance hydropower plant in Switzerland uses pumped water storage for renewable energy storage.
It utilizes two existing lakes with a significant height difference for efficient energy storage and release.
Excess electricity pumps water from the lower lake to the upper lake, storing energy.
During high demand or renewable source unavailability, water is released, generating electricity through turbines.
The plant has a capacity of 150 megawatts and can empty the upper lake in 20 hours at full power.
Nant de Drance operates as a grid management tool, ensuring reliable electricity supply despite renewable energy fluctuations.
The project involved constructing a 5-kilometer tunnel through a mountain and incorporates modern aesthetics.
The water used is continuously recycled, making the plant independent of external water inflows.
Nant de Drance represents progress towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to sustainable energy.

The show highlights human ingenuity and problem-solving abilities in addressing significant challenges.
The people featured from Kenya, Vermont, and Switzerland demonstrate determination and resilience.
Collaboration, passion, and innovation are crucial in driving positive change and combating climate change.
Together, we can create a better, cleaner, and brighter future.