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

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The concept provides for app-based mobility solutions such as car-sharing and ride-hailing to be offered in Rwanda. Volkswagen says that Rwanda is well-suited to be a pioneer of new mobility solutions as it has a population of young tech-savvy people and its capital Kigali is seen as the most connected city in Africa.

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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The global geothermal industry surpassed 12,000 MW of geothermal power operational, with about 600 MW of new geothermal power coming online globally, according to a year-end update by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). Successful Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) projects in the US were led by Calpine Corp.,

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This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

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The IEEE member from Kigali, Rwanda, participated in installing portable sinks in nearby rural markets to curb the spread of COVID-19 and provided clean water and sanitation services to people displaced by the Mount Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2021. This provides easy access to records and improves coordination of care.”

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IEEE Society Restores Electricity To a Nepali School

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The project in Nepal was supported by funds Kiani raised through the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. Kiani traveled in 2018 to Cairns, Australia, for the IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics. The earthquake severely damaged Melamchi’s power lines. The school is the center of the community,” Kiani says.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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According to industry estimates, the state’s automotive sector is now valued at USD 3 billion, with Gujarat exporting automobiles and auto components with over eight lakh vehicles exported in the fiscal year 2020-21. Tata Motors currently has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish a lithium-ion cell factory.

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California Air Resources Board posts revised draft of strategy to reduce “Super Pollutants”

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With the reduction in on-road black carbon, regulators are turning to focus on off-road mobile, fuel combustion in the industrial and power sectors, and woodstoves and fireplaces.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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All governments should also support the transition of these light vehicles to zero emission vehicles; Kenya; Secretariat of Economy, Mexico; Morocco; Paraguay; Rwanda; Turkey; Uruguay. NEI Investments; Office of the New York City Comptroller; Seventh Generation Interfaith Coalition for Responsible Investment.