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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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A new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria. The services will be accessed using enhanced mobility and connectivity technologies from Ford vehicles. Ford has unveiled a number of new technologies to help people stay better connected behind the wheel.

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Navigant forecasts connected vehicle revenue to grow to $36.6B by 2025

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According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from connected vehicle systems is expected to grow from $96.3 million annually in 2016 to $36.6 Navigant anticipates DSRC-based V2X systems to begin deployment from OEMs in 2016 with rapid expansion over the next decade. billion by 2025.

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Ford Motor replaces CEO Fields

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s turnaround, served as interim Athletic Director at University of Michigan, and has led Ford Smart Mobility LLC since March 2016. He served on Ford’s board from 2013 to 2016. In this role, Farley will oversee Ford’s business units, The Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific. Hackett led Steelcase Inc.’s

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WHO: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air; 7M deaths per year

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million deaths in 2016, while household air pollution from cooking with polluting fuels and technologies caused an estimated 3.8 Since 2016, more than 1000 additional cities have been added to WHO’s database which shows that more countries are measuring and taking action to reduce air pollution than ever before.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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This is in alignment with Tata Motors efforts to make itself ‘FutuReady’ by embracing new technologies, fostering higher platform efficiency and offering solutions that connect with the aspirations of our customers. million cars in 2016. —Günter Butschek, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Motors. billion in 2015-16.

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Force Motors aims to extend growth surge, targets 2015-16 peak | Autocar Professional

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In Force Motor’s case, Maru, expects it to “get close” to the previous peak of 2015-2016, when it touched 25,000–26,000 units. Another important area that Force Motors is keen to participate aggressively, is in the last mile connectivity segment. He spoke on the sidelines of an industry event.

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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Ifeanyi Orajaka A recognized leader in Africa Both Orajaka and GVE have received accolades. In 2018 he was in the inaugural cohort of the Obama Foundation ’s Leaders Africa program. The London Stock Exchange identified GVE as one of the fastest-growing private companies in Africa in 2019. Established by former U.S.

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