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

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Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners will present their new prototype of an electric four-wheel drive utility vehicle designed for Africa—the aCar — at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The two-seat aCar is EU-classified as L7e—a heavy quadricycle. and Hydraulik KG.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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The success of our innovative and pioneering mobility solutions business has shown us that Rwanda has the potential to leapfrog the internal combustion engines into electric cars. Therefore, German development cooperation supports innovative ideas for vocational education and environmentally friendly mobility concepts for African cities.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM is focusing its long-term innovation efforts on five key areas: Automotive Cleantech that is focused on improving fuel economy and decreasing mobile emissions through advanced engine and transmission technology, next-generation batteries and electric motors, and power electronics. Note that the 2010 base year has been adjusted from 0.88

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