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

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The battery offers a variety of other possible applications, either as an energy source or as a drive for high-consumption applications, for example as a winch. The 20 kWh battery capacity gives the vehicle an electric range of 80 kilometers (50 miles). to set up a mobile physician’s office or a water treatment station.

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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. As such, Volkswagen has significantly expanded its engagement in Africa with the establishment of assembly facilities and marketing activities in Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria.

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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. The 2020 target was raised from 0.70 MWh per vehicle.

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