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

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Volkswagen also this week inaugurated a vehicle production facility in Kenya. At the inauguration, Diess underlined Kenya’s key role within the Volkswagen brand’s Africa strategy: “ After over 60 years of Volkswagen vehicle production in South and North Africa, I am delighted to now have a further site in Kenya. 1 or the e-Golf.

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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 car is characterized by an unembellished, clear and modern design.

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Building a Fleet of Personal EVs in Kenya

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One startup trying to solve this problem is ARC Ride , in Nairobi, Kenya. She started with assembly and maintenance, where she learned about EVs from the ground up. She is also helping to design and develop the company’s next generation of vehicles, batteries, and swap stations.

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This bike was specifically designed to bring transportation to low-income, rural areas

Baua Electric

But it’s got something that most bikes these days lack: an extreme ruggedness and cost-effective design that helps it last as long as possible while serving as many people as possible for as little cost as possible. Our trained mechanics ensure that riders have ongoing access to local, quality maintenance,” explained the WBR.