As it turned out, the tests went smoothly. The buses proved that they could handle the rigors of a daily GABS scheduled run in Cape Town, taking the mountainous terrain (yes also the notorious Hospital Bend) in its stride.
It is interesting to drive through countries in Europe like Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Iceland. Especially if it is after a few years hiatus. A good example is Iceland – country with only green energy and a surplus at that.
Momentum is building, and change is inevitable. Yes, there are challenges unique to us, but we will find ways to overcome the challenges in an equally unique way.
Electric cars and charging stations – the one cannot live without the other. Although it is totally possible to charge your electric car at home and the office and even at the mall, for electric cars to be adopted as the main means of transport in the future, we need charging stations to increase in…
Electric vehicles need to be charged. This goes without saying. Most people wonder about this inadvertently when they hear about the move towards electric vehicles. I have been lucky to travel around Europe to see how this is transforming the landscape. There are three types of charging that I observe linked to three types of chargers….
Disclaimer: I own an electric car but also a diesel and a petrol vehicle. I use the electric vehicle much more, because it is so much cheaper to run. Currently I mostly charge at home using Eskom power. Carbon dioxide argument Pollution is an undeniable problem. China has been regulating movement of cars due to…
In South Africa people are aware of the shift to electromobility consciousness but uncertain how this transition is going to work here. On the one hand the increasing fuel price is having an effect on most people. Driving your own bakkie or taking a taxi is expensive. One huge benefit of electric vehicles is the…
