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Mahindra Thar.e radical electric concept 4×4 unveiled

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at its signature Futurescape event in Cape Town, South Africa. is more than an electric evolution of the legendary off-roader; it’s a daring, distinct design transformation that continues to embody the spirit of Mahindra’s […] The post Mahindra Thar.e Mahindra says the Thar.e

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Ballard and Anglo American Platinum partner on a range of fuel cell applications in South Africa

Green Car Congress

The companies deployed and demonstrated a 150 kW fuel cell system near the 17 th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Durban, South Africa in late-2011. The locomotives use Ballard fuel cell stacks in a system designed by Vehicle Projects Inc.

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Veolia launches largest project to produce bio-methanol from pulp mill waste

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Using the A-Recovery+ concept from ANDRITZ, the plant has a capacity to produce 6.3 Since then, Veolia has more than 450 installations worldwide for mills in Brazil, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, South Africa and several European countries. —Estelle Brachlianoff, COO of Veolia.

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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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Volkswagen is taking a further step to develop market potentials in Africa. The concept provides for app-based mobility solutions such as car-sharing and ride-hailing to be offered in Rwanda. Only a few hours ago, we inaugurated our third production facility in Africa in Kenya. —Thomas Schäfer. initiative.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. The key markets are Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa. Click to enlarge.

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All-electric member of new Mercedes S-Class on market next year: EQS based on new electric architecture

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The wheelbase and track as well as all other system components, especially the batteries, are variable due to the modular design. The EQS will allow customers in the luxury segment to fully benefit from all the advantages of an all-electric architecture with respect to space and design.

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India’s Mahindra plans Australian electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD

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The Indian SUV and ute manufacturer Mahindra has revealed a tough electric concept that looks like a readymade rival for the Jeep Wrangler and GWM Tank. it is intended to showcase both the electric opportunities presented by Mahindra’s latest ‘INGLO’ architecture and a new design direction for the brand. Dubbed the Vision Thar.e

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