Across much of the developing world, transportation systems are undergoing a quiet but powerful revolution.

In regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia, the shift toward electric mobility is accelerating—becoming smarter, more inclusive, and rooted in circular economy principles.

At Arowana, we believe that practical sustainability solutions must adapt to local realities. This conviction underpins our investment in Tembo e-LV, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed B Corporation VivoPower, which delivers ruggedised electric utility vehicles (EUVs) tailored for demanding off-road and industrial sectors.

Tembo’s strength lies in electrifying existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets—extending vehicle lifespans, reducing emissions, and lowering total cost of ownership. This approach is particularly impactful in industries like mining, energy, defence, and agriculture, where high-performance, safety, and reliability are essential.

In Southeast Asia, Tembo’s EV conversion kits are helping transform public transport—particularly jeepneys and minibuses—into clean, quiet, and cost-efficient vehicles. These conversions modernise iconic fleets, reduce urban pollution, and improve livelihoods without requiring costly new vehicle purchases. In Africa, battery-swapping models and local assembly are enabling wider access to affordable electric mobility, especially in densely populated urban centres.

Australia is embracing fleet retrofits as a cost-effective route to decarbonise public buses and commercial vehicles, backed by supportive policies and grants. In the Middle East, national strategies like the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 are driving interest in electric buses, supported by major infrastructure investment and pilot programmes.

Arowana’s partnership with Tembo reflects our commitment to delivering scalable, sustainable transport solutions that balance environmental impact with economic viability. Whether through off-road fleet electrification or urban public transit retrofits, we see EV conversions as a powerful enabler of energy transition—especially in regions where full vehicle replacement is impractical or unaffordable.

Our mission is to help fleet owners and public agencies embrace electrification confidently, with solutions that are built for their context. By supporting technology that extends the life of existing assets and meets environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, we are helping lay the foundation for cleaner, more resilient mobility systems—one vehicle at a time.