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Volkswagen founds mobility services company in Rwanda; to begin local assembly of Polo and Passat

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These figures are derived from expected market acceptance of these innovative mobility services that are completely new to Rwanda. Rwanda does not currently have an established vehicle industry. Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, and in Kenya in December 2016.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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A study by Ricardo Strategic Consulting has concluded that while sluggish automotive demand in Europe, Japan and North America will be balanced by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets through 2020, thereafter the ‘Rising-15’ nations become the engine for profitable growth—assuming political stability.

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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. We will systematically continue to develop our position in the fast-growing African car market. ”. Volkswagen is consistently developing market potentials in Africa. Rwanda does not have an established vehicle industry. initiative.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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The pilot project, which will form part of Volkswagen’s operations in Rwanda, was officially announced today by Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa and responsible for the Sub-Sahara Africa Region, in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Rwanda, Right Honourable Dr. Edouard Ngirente.

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Global billionaires unite in “Breakthrough energy coalition” to support development of zero-carbon energy

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However, the partners note, in the current business environment, the risk-reward balance for early-stage investing in potentially transformative energy systems is unlikely to meet the market tests of traditional angel or VC investors. The coalition includes: Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, India.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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A group of 10 Key Growth countries is expected to represent an increasingly significant share of the global energy market due to their rising populations and living standards. Forecasts Fuel Efficiency Fuels Market Background Oil' Half of that increase will come from the Asia Pacific region, led by China. —Outlook.

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