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.
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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.
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Jul
Jul
On Thursday 29 June 2023, an event happened that SA historians might one day pinpoint as the key moment when a changing of the guard occurred. On this day BYD launched its first EV in South Africa – the Atto 3. It is a stylish, roomy, family SUV in the C-segment.
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Jun
Jun
A year ago, when I started blogging about EVs and charging stations information was hard to come by and people were ignorant about the possibilities. Now I am flooded daily with mainstream news on new developments in the EV and charging worlds
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Mar
Mar
What is your name? Maude Sandham What do you do for a living? I work as an actress and director in the film, television, and theatre industry in Johannesburg. How old are you? 31 years old What EV do you drive? I am currently renting an S4 Electric scooter from Cumulus Design Lab. I’m testing…
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Feb
Feb
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.
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Feb
Feb
Toyota has been around longer than one tends to think. 86 years. Its origin is in the loom and weaving business. Sakichi Toyoda sold the production rights to the world’s first automatic loom for 100 000 pounds in 1929 (approx. R171 million in 2023), He gave the proceeds to his son Kichiro to start building cars….
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