(July,
2021 – (Los Angeles)
– When Motown sings “Aint No Mountain High Enough…..”, they definitely were
talking about the Founder and Co-Founders of Mandrolli , Tami Mase, Ndileka
Mandela and B.Taylor. The African Diaspora Central Bank has committed to invest
$9 billion in Mandrolli, a solar and battery-powered electric vehicle (EV)
startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa and a base in the U.S, which makes
Mandrolli the first in the EV space to raise investment for the entire full
production in one round. This move will propel Mandrolli into the mix among new
EV companies headed to the automotive market. “What is clear going forward is
that industrialization will be the driving force behind Africa’s continental
free trade area, and certainly one of the greatest industries to participate
in, is,
of course, the
automotive industry. That is why our dedicated financial Institution, the
African Diaspora Central Bank and ECO-6 are very honored to acknowledge our
investment, commitment, and participation with the development of Mandrolli
South Africa’s future leading carbon emissions-free automotive manufacturing.
We are excited to support the team Mandrolli, with the distribution chain that
goes across not only through Continental Africa, but in the Americas and in
Europe. ”, says H.R.H Chief Timothy McPherson, Chairman and Bank President.
Mandrolli was birthed in
Nelson Mandela’s home province, the Eastern Cape, in which the Honorable
Premier Oscar Mabuyane has agreed to support this to the fullest. This is also
historical because Mandrolli is founded by African black women, Ms Tami Mase,
the CEO and a visionary behind the Mandrolli innovation. “It is extremely
thrilling to see this dream unfolding. Mandrolli has become more than just an
automotive innovation, but a golden bridge that unites Continental Africa and
her Diaspora. The investment Mandrolli received from the African Diaspora
Central Bank instantly activates a unified approach to the Continent’s Free
Trade and gives Mandrolli the opportunity to industrialize and empower the
African Economy.” Tami said excitedly. “More than anything else, I am looking
forward to working with Africa and for Africa, starting with our anticipated
operations in Malawi, South Africa and the United States.
As the first grandchild
of the iconic Nelson Mandela, Ndileka Mandela is breaking barriers and pushing
boundaries. She is committed to adding to the Mandela legacy for many
generations to come. The Mandrolli car will be the first-ever to bear the
signature of my grandfather, Nelson Mandela. Heading the Special Projects
Division will therefore give me the opportunity to take responsibility
upholding the integrity of his generational legacy and use it to unite the
World while preserving our African culture. Seeing this vision manifest through
Mandrolli’s vision and designs is a marvel yet to unfurl.” Ndileka Mandela
B.Taylor also will bring
a strong punch to this epic undertaking. He is a decorated African American
Navy veteran, multi-award-winning artist, producer, best-selling author,
engineering educational background, and a goodwill Global Ambassador &
Advocate of Entertainment for our nation’s heroes. “ To work with the
Department of Defense, serve as a Navy Veteran, be discovered by the Motown
Legends, and now get the opportunity to represent one of the greatest figures
the world has ever known, what an honor
and blessing from God.
This is for all the little black and brown boys and girls around the world that
if you put God first and believe great things will come”, states B.Taylor,
Co-Founder(Head of U.S. Operations) Mandrolli has also secured global partners
that will develop, engineer, and manufacture the first prototype. Mandrolli is
not just about car manufacturing, but about getting our black women and youth
into the very limited skills industries of the future such as engineering,
technology, systems architecture, and digital transformation.
ABOUT
MANDROLLI AUTO (PTY) LTD
Mandrolli
is an innovative Electric Vehicle Start-up that is set to drive Electric
mobility pioneering in Africa. It plans to disrupt and shake the Automotive
industry by defying the laws of physics and advocating green manufacturing
including 100% mushroom leather, carbon fibre exterior and hybrid power
harvesting technologies, driving electric mobility right into the future. The
company has plans to unveil more innovative features and products soon, bent on
keeping its consumers on their toes for the next big thing.
For more information on Mandrolli
Website: www.mandrolli.com
Media
Liaison Contact: Pumza Sixishe
Email:
media@mandrolli.com
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