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Volkswagen establishes new Sub-Saharan Africa region

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Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, with assembly in Kenya getting underway in December 2016. In addition, Volkswagen plans to launch an integrated mobility concept in Rwanda at the end of this year. The concept provides for app-based mobility solutions such as car sharing and ride hailing.

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Volkswagen founds mobility services company in Rwanda; to begin local assembly of Polo and Passat

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With the integrated mobility concept, Volkswagen intends to provide a new impetus for the development of individual mobility. Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, and in Kenya in December 2016. Overall, Volkswagen and its partner companies will create up to 1,000 jobs in Rwanda. The financial engagement amounts to approx.

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TUM, partners to present electric aCar prototype at IAA; transport for sub-Saharan Africa

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The team produced the first prototype in May 2016 and conducted initial tests in Germany. However, to make sure the aCar also meets all the demands placed on it on location, they shipped the vehicle to Ghana, where they tested the technology and concept under local conditions in July 2017. Otto SPANNER GmbH; Schnupp GmbH & Co.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. to reflect this change.

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