Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2016

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. ”. The concept provides for app-based mobility solutions such as car-sharing and ride-hailing to be offered in Rwanda. —Thomas Schäfer.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2018

The Volkswagen brand has founded “Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda”, a company based in Rwanda. The objective is to provide modern integrated mobility services in Africa in future. As part of its worldwide regionalization strategy, Volkswagen is planning to expand its business presence significantly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

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. Africa is still one of the blank spots on the Volkswagen map.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 28, 2023

The ride-share market as well as the leisure and tourism sectors are also areas with potential in a lot of African countries. […] Two-wheelers are a big deal in a lot of African countries for various applications including for personal mobility, as motorcycle taxis, as well as the growing demand in the last mile delivery sector.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 6, 2023

Based on 2021 sales volumes,” the IEA’s report says, “about 25% of the global car market is subject to a 100% ZEV (zero emission vehicle) sales ambition or target, or ICE ban by 2035 according to government announcements.” Europe has also invested in domestic battery development to increase its own market share.

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