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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Jan
Jan
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…
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Nov
Nov
When I grew up in the 1960s the older generation split themselves into two camps: Ford men or Chev men. The South African accent often pronouncing it Fort or Chef. Wayward religious and political and sports affiliations were at times condoned, but switching from Ford to Chev, or vice versa, was never forgiven. Growing up…
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Nov
Nov
TRUE OR FALSE? EVs have a reduced range compared to fuel-powered cars This myth, which a few years ago was a reality, is no longer true! The majority of current electric vehicles have a range from 280kms to 500kms. There is a well-known concept called “range anxiety” when it comes to driving electric vehicles. This…
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Sep
Sep
Since their emergence, electric vehicles (EVs) have raised the eyebrow of many safety-concerned drivers, unsure of what to make of these new machines. However, thanks to their growing popularity, EVs and their manufacturers have proven that the vehicles enhance safety rather than threaten it. This begs the question: are EVs really safer than fuel-powered cars?…
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Aug
Aug
The basic indication for economic growth, within a country’s borders, is measured by the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) indicator. The GDP is a sum of household consumption, investment, government spending and net exports. A multifaceted approach is required to understand the positive relationship between the proliferation of the Electric Vehicle(EV) market and economic growth, which will be explored…
