Singapore | What do two Dutchmen, an Australian and a Brit living in Singapore have in common? The answer is a mix of banking, electrification, energy, and motorcycle nous that the four co-founders of MO Batteries hope will win over fleet operators across south-east Asia.

This week Singapore Post begins a trial of electric motorbike-charging technology developed by MO Batteries. The start-up believes swappable batteries – as opposed to recharging stations – paired with data analytics are the best solution for delivery businesses switching to electric vehicles.