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The excess energy used to charge the electric tractors will provide power for post-harvest handling and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilot project in Rwanda is steered by Volkswagen Group Innovation in partnership with Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe signing of the MoU with the Government of Rwanda marks yet another milestone for Volkswagen\u2019s sustainable mobility lighthouse projects in Rwanda. Our long-term plan is to build up demand for electric batteries in Africa by introducing locally relevant business solutions. The future of mobility in Africa will also be determined by the storage and distribution of green energy. 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