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Swappable green hydrogen trailers as an additional energy source to electric minibus taxis 可更换的绿色氢拖车作为电动小巴出租车的额外能源

African Transport Studies Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.aftran.2023.100001

J.H. Giliomee , T. Zenner , M.J. Booysen

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Unlocking economic opportunities: Libya as a maritime gateway for landlocked African countries 释放经济机会：利比亚成为非洲内陆国家的海上门户

African Transport Studies Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.aftran.2024.100004

Ibrahim Badi , Ali Abdulshahid

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