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Study: air pollution caused 1.1M deaths across Africa in 2019, toll from outdoor pollution rising

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Deaths attributable to household air pollution and ambient particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) air pollution in Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and overall in Africa, 1990–2019. The team devoted special attention to three rapidly developing Sub-Saharan countries: Ethiopia, Ghana and Rwanda. Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 Fisher et al.

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

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The aCar is designed for passenger and cargo transportation and is also of interest for the European automotive market. Solar modules mounted on the roof of the aCar gather energy throughout the day. The vehicle is primarily intended for transporting passengers and cargo, with a total load capacity of one ton. and Hydraulik KG.

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

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Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corp, who was present at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, said that the Indian automotive market has been expanding steadily to become the third largest automobile market. This will lead to 1.7 times more production and 2.7 times more exports this year. We will invest in the future.

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