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These Courses Will Sharpen Your Knowledge On 6 Emerging Technologies

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Two-thirds of this population live in sub-Saharan Africa. Minigrids offer a reliable, affordable solution to bring power to remote communities. To help learners better understand the technologies, the four-course Minigrids in Africa program explores the context and roles that the grids play in Africa.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility pilot program to deliver improved access to healthcare in The Gambia; motorcycles with sensors

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The sensor kit collects and analyzes data such as GPS data and mapping coordinates to reach people who need medical care in rural West Africa. They allow quicker, more affordable transportation to remote areas across hazardous terrain, especially during the intense rainy season. Click to enlarge.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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India’s affluence is as good as Europe, and also, her people could be as deprived as someone in Africa.” One cannot link disposable incomes and affordability to the fall in the hatchback segment’s contribution, he said. “It This shift reflects a growing trend where customers prioritise affordability and value.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The platform will have algorithms that analyze applicants’ creditworthiness and their eligibility for EV incentives in order to offer them the most affordable EV auto loan on the market. Gridware Inc is developing industrial IOT systems and risk simulation software for utilities that own and maintain electricity distribution grids.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

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At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. Production for the markets in Europe, Australia and South Africa will start at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017. The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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South Africa, the European Union and the U.S. Open networks mean that property owners can select from more vendors, more drivers can use the charging stations and system maintenance and updates are easier to implement over time. The number of public EV charging stations worldwide passed one million in 2020, making it a landmark year.