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Volkswagen establishes new Sub-Saharan Africa region

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The Volkswagen brand has established a "Sub-Saharan Africa” region to develop and strengthen its activities in the African market. Sub-Saharan Africa refers to the area of the African continent south of the Sahara. Prior to joining Volkswagen, he held senior management posts at Daimler AG in South Africa and Malaysia.

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In getaway battle, he discovered a trail, point of view, and occupation at Toyota in Canada

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Nearest graduating from the College of Waterloo in Ontario with a bachelor of technologies, in 1990 Tien was supervisor of intermodal services and products for the Canadian Pacific Railway, now referred to as CPKC. Toyota was once considered one of his shoppers. 9 years then, Tien joined Toyota Canada Inc.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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Mha (20%) of the peatlands of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in 2010, surpassing the area of Belgium and causing an annual carbon emission from peat decomposition of 230–310 Mt CO 2 e. Products from WCSB Oil Sands Crudes Compared with Reference. There is a variance based on production method, etc.). GCB Bioenergy. Kimberly M.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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The new version of the regulation offers car manufacturers the legal instrument to put into the market passenger and commercial vehicles with greener standards, reducing the costs and delays associated with multiple approvals in various countries. The list of Contracting Parties that apply UNECE Regulation No.

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