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

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However, to make sure the aCar also meets all the demands placed on it on location, they shipped the vehicle to Ghana, where they tested the technology and concept under local conditions in July 2017. The first vehicles are to be manufactured in a model factory in Europe. Otto SPANNER GmbH; Schnupp GmbH & Co. and Hydraulik KG. .;

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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In the past year, our operations in Kigali have provided us with valuable lessons and business intelligence which we plan to utilise in our growth strategy into other African markets like Ghana and Ethiopia. Africa is the last frontier for the automotive industry. Ghana and Ethiopia are planned as the next locations.

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Aptera’s brand ambassador program is very on character

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It is aiming to manufacture a polarizing-looking car, it is working with an atypical set of suppliers , and to top it off, it is looking to push serious legislative action that would make the Tesla charging connector the new standard for electric vehicles in the United States. Aptera has prided itself on its weird nature from the beginning.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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According to industry estimates, the state’s automotive sector is now valued at USD 3 billion, with Gujarat exporting automobiles and auto components with over eight lakh vehicles exported in the fiscal year 2020-21. Tata Motors currently has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish a lithium-ion cell factory.

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Egypt’s El Nasr Automotive’s Agreement With Dongfeng Could Be A Good Template For Other Nations On the Continent

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The motor vehicle assembly industry, as well as the manufacture of associated components that boost downstream industries, are seen as a catalyst for economic growth, bringing much needed job creation opportunities. Ghana’s new Automotive Development Policy has […].

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Gravita India largest battery recycling firm enters into EV recycling business

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Industrial recycling of lithium-ion batteries is done mainly in the European Union and China. If you are an EV manufacturer or EV Dealer or EV Supporter who want to share news related to electric vehicles on our website, please send an email to crm@electricvehicles.in. EV batteries are not yet recycled at scale.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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Governments in emerging markets and developing economies: Dominican Republic; Ghana; India – two-wheelers and three-wheelers constitute more than 70% of global sales and more than 80% in India. Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich. Financial institutions: Aviva; NatWest.