• Tech Innovation Awards 2023 was hosted in Dubai, ahead of COP28 later this year
• Award follows recent signing of landmark joint venture to electrify jeepneys in the Philippines
• Jeepney electrification JV gives Tembo access to total addressable market estimated at US$10bn+ (excluding charging and other ancillary solutions)  with 40 million passenger trips per day and 600,000 driver livelihoods

LONDON, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tembo E-LV BV (“Tembo”), a subsidiary of the NASDAQ listed B Corp, VivoPower International PLC (“VivoPower”), is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious Electric Vehicle Innovation of the Year Award at the Tech Innovation Awards 2023 event in Dubai.

Hosted by Entrepreneur Middle East, the Tech Innovation Awards recognises the best technological innovations in the Middle East and North Africa region. The prestigious event sees industry leaders come together to celebrate the individuals and enterprises shaping the tech industry's future.

The recognition is testament to VivoPower and Tembo’s commitment to the United Arab Emirates and broader GCC (Gulf Co-Operation Council) and African regions as important markets for its sustainable energy solutions.

About VivoPower

VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focused on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customised and ruggedised fleet applications, battery and microgrids, solar and critical power technology and services. The Company’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.

About Tembo

Tembo electric utility vehicles (EUVs) are the premier 100% electric solution for ruggedised and/or customised applications for fleet owners in the mining, agriculture, infrastructure, energy utilities, defence, police, government, humanitarian, and game safari industries. Tembo provides safe, high-performance off-road and on-road electric utility vehicles that meet exacting standards of safety, reliability, and quality. Its core purpose is to provide safe and reliable electrification solutions for utility vehicle fleet owners -globally, helping perpetuate useful life, reduce costs, maximise return on assets, meet ESG goals and activate the circular economy.  

Tembo is a subsidiary of the NASDAQ listed B Corporation, VivoPower International PLC.

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