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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

Green Car Congress

The report shows that the three largest exporters of used vehicles—the European Union (EU), Japan, and the United States of America (USA)—exported 14 million used light duty vehicles (LDVs) worldwide between 2015 and 2018. Cleaning up the global vehicle fleet is a priority to meet global and local air quality and climate targets.

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

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As part of its worldwide regionalization strategy, Volkswagen is planning to expand its business presence significantly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The vehicle fleet required for the planned mobility solutions is to be taken entirely from local production. Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, and in Kenya in December 2016.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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The pilot e-Golfs will be added into the Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda fleet to provide customized mobility service. The Moving Rwanda Initiative was established as the result of Volkswagen’s initial investment in Rwanda, which saw the launch of Africa’s first Integrated Mobility Solutions business in June 2018.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its time on the road. Regardless of whether your car is an EV or ICEV, the process to manufacture any vehicle is energy-intensive and requires the extraction and refinement of raw materials to build parts.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its lifetime. Regardless of whether your car is an EV or ICEV, the process to manufacture any vehicle is energy-intensive and requires the extraction and refinement of raw materials to build parts. Vehicle body and other car parts.