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China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

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In addition to the major new vehicle launch at the NAIAS, GAC Motor is also planning to release its vehicles in the North American market in 2018 after the market survey, obtaining certification and regulation and communicating with potential dealers.

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IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy

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IEEE’s philanthropic partner is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several events that showcase the profound impact donors around the world have made. Here is a look at some of the events and a number of the programs that have benefited from donors’ generosity.

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COVID: Excess Mortalities Two Years Later

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A similarly virulent two-year event, adjusted for today’s population of 7.9 Given these realities, calculations of excess mortalities are revealing in France, inaccurate in China, and impossible in Nigeria. billion, would then be expected to kill 8.8–10 10 million people.

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Study finds rapid health benefits following air pollution reduction

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A 17-day “transportation strategy,” in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 Olympic Games involved closing parts of the city to help athletes make it to their events on time, but also greatly decreased air pollution. Women who were pregnant during the mill closing were less likely to have premature births.

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IEEE Forms Board Dedicated to Its Humanitarian Activities

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The virtual event connects IEEE members from around the world who are using or want to use their technical expertise to address sustainable development challenges. The board also will continue HAC’s work building a sustainable development community within and beyond IEEE by partnering with the. United Nations and other organizations.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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In June the society joined 21 other IEEE organizational units that took the IEEE Women in Engineering pledge to work toward “gender-diversified panels at all IEEE meetings, conferences, and events.” The society also has increased membership in Kenya, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia.

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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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The joint project implemented together with DT Dobie in Thika near to the Kenyan capital Nairobi is Volkswagen’s third production plant in Africa, together with one plant in South Africa and one in Nigeria. In the initial phase, annual production of up to 1,000 vehicles is planned.

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