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

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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. The EU was the largest exporter with 54% of the total followed by Japan (27%) and the USA (18%).

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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. Production will start with several hundred vehicles in mid-2018, and capacity will gradually be expanded to up to 5,000 vehicles per year.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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As such, Volkswagen has significantly expanded its engagement in Africa with the establishment of assembly facilities and marketing activities in Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria. Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda offers mobility solutions services such as ride-hailing and corporate car sharing.

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Glencore to pay >$1.1B to resolve government’s investigation into bribery and commodity and price manipulation

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In addition, as part of a separate resolution, Glencore Ltd., both part of the multi-national commodity trading and mining firm headquartered in Switzerland, agreed to pay more than $1.1 both part of the multi-national commodity trading and mining firm headquartered in Switzerland, agreed to pay more than $1.1 The FCPA Case.

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UN: world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and could peak at nearly 11 billion around 2100

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In most of sub-Saharan Africa, and in parts of Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean, recent reductions in fertility have caused the population at working ages (25-64 years) to grow faster than at other ages, creating an opportunity for accelerated economic growth thanks to a favorable population age distribution. A fertility level of 2.1

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

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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. Battery production is known to be the most energy-intensive part of the manufacturing process of an EV. Vehicle body and other car parts.