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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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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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After he graduated from the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, Nigeria, his plan was to get a high-paying job at one of the multinational oil and gas companies based in the country. Orajaka says his off-grid system of the first of its kind developed and implemented in Nigeria. The IEEE member is GVE’s chief executive.

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The Saudi Dilemma: To Cut Or Not To Cut

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To cut and push up prices or not to cut and preserve market share, this is the question that Saudi Arabia is facing ahead of this year’s December OPEC meeting. It seems like just yesterday when OPEC met in 2016 and decided to cut production by 1.8 Production is also at record highs, like Russia’s was ahead of the first cuts in 2016.

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Volkswagen establishes new Sub-Saharan Africa region

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The Volkswagen brand has established a "Sub-Saharan Africa” region to develop and strengthen its activities in the African market. We will drive forward the development of these new markets in cooperation with various African governments—and gradually strengthen and expand the new Sub-Saharan Africa region. —Thomas Schäfer.

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

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These figures are derived from expected market acceptance of these innovative mobility services that are completely new to Rwanda. Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, and in Kenya in December 2016. In addition, a ride hailing service with some 150 vehicles is scheduled to start during the course of the year.

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The 5 Countries That Could Push Oil Prices Up

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Oil prices appear to be stuck in the $50s per barrel, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t serious supply risks to the market. The threat of an outage will carry more weight as the oil market tightens. Iran probably won’t pose a supply risk to the market, at least not this year. by Nick Cunningham for Oilprice.com. bank Citi said.

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

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The aCar is designed for passenger and cargo transportation and is also of interest for the European automotive market. The team produced the first prototype in May 2016 and conducted initial tests in Germany. The vehicle is primarily intended for transporting passengers and cargo, with a total load capacity of one ton.

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