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

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Production will start with several hundred vehicles in mid-2018, and capacity will gradually be expanded to up to 5,000 vehicles per year. With the integrated mobility concept, Volkswagen intends to provide a new impetus for the development of individual mobility. Rwanda does not currently have an established vehicle industry.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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Therefore, German development cooperation supports innovative ideas for vocational education and environmentally friendly mobility concepts for African cities. Africa is the last frontier for the automotive industry. Africa’s youth need sustainable jobs and better prospects for a future in their home countries.

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