Let’s be real for a second- when we think about investing, it often feels like something reserved for hedge funds, trust-fund babies, or people who somehow understand the stock market like it’s their mother tongue. But what if there was an investment that actually made sense for us young professionals trying to secure the bag…
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Jan
Jan
A recent Copernicus study revealed some alarming numbers about the rising global temperatures we’ve seen over the past 10 years. These numbers have caught the attention of news platforms the world over, striking fear into the hearts of most. 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest year recorded globally. It is the first year in…
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Jun
Jun
I doubt it needs to be said that the large use of fossil fuels in vehicles is a major cause of climate change or that electric vehicles will greatly help to ease the impact. But it might need to be said that electric vehicles have some other benefits that will have a more short-term impact….
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Jun
Jun
History became quite a wild ride about 300 years ago. In a scant handful of centuries, we went from a couple million mostly illiterate subjects who spent the majority of their lives working out in the fields to appease their divinely appointed feudal overlords to a couple billion perfectly (somewhat) literate citizens who spend the…
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Nov
Nov
Africa is entering its EV moment! Across the continent, green initiatives, innovative start-ups, and government incentives are helping to get Africa’s EV industry off the ground. There has been much progress and the opportunities abound. Check out this article on the blog to find out more about what’s to come!
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Sep
Sep
Taxis have been in the news a lot over the past few months and not in a good way. The taxi strike in Cape Town brought the city to its knees with millions of rands lost and tragic loss of life.
But there has actually also been some good taxi-related news, as unlikely as that may sound. Researchers at Stellenbosch University and their industry partner Rham Equipment (a mining equipment manufacturer) have managed to successfully convert a petrol-powered minibus taxi into an electric taxi.
09
Sep
Sep
From a little electric wagon in the 1800s to 26 million EVs today, the history of electric vehicles is one of innovation and incredible growth. This World EV Day, we look back on how the industry developed and remind ourselves how much there is to celebrate!
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Aug
Aug
It’s common knowledge that the transportation industry is a major contributor to climate change and that in order to reach the net zero by 2050 goal, the industry needs a near-total overhaul. This piece takes a look at just how bad the industry is and what needs to happen if it is to reach that pivotal goal.
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Jul
Jul
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.
