Suid-Afrikaanse boere het oor die afgelope paar jaar gewoond geraak daaraan om energieproduksie deel te maak van hul landbou-aktiwiteite. Gesels met enige boer met grond waarop wind- en sonplase opgerig is en hoor hoe drasties die impak van só projek op ’n boerdery se wins is. Die omskakeling van die vervoersektor van binnebrandenjins na elektriese…
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Sep
Sep
In the old days if you wanted to be opinionated – you had to take the trouble of putting your thoughts down on paper, finding an envelope and stamp, and mailing it to a newspaper. There a person with journalistic experience would read it and decide whether it was spurious or whether it would add…
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Sep
Sep
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…
06
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?…
02
Sep
Sep
Life Stats is a fun exercise to do if you have a few minutes.
Try it by clicking on the link. Then type in your date of birth, and it will give you interesting statistics about your life so far. For example, I’ve lived 22 000 days…
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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…
15
Aug
Aug
Too Little too Late When someone says Too Little Too Late it’s the same as saying I told you so. And anyone who has been in any long-time relationship knows, that is just the tip of the mountain of resentment. Yes, South Africans are resentful about the energy crisis in this country. In short, that…
05
Aug
Aug
The difference between truth and falsehood is four fingers. This is according to an ancient myth. It sounds mysterious but it is not. If you measure the distance between your ear and the corner of your eye, it is four fingers. It is a poetic way of saying: Seeing is believing, hearing not so much…
03
Aug
Aug
Q: What EV do you drive? A: BMW i3 Q: How long have you had it? A: Since 2017 Q: How much did you pay for it? A: 650k Q: What is its range? A: When it is fully charged and set for comfort mode it has a range of 198km. Once you start driving…
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Jul
Jul
Wow, the year is flying by! In the world of electric vehicles (EVs) things are moving rapidly. It’s really happening! Worldwide and locally. Locally, we welcome President Ramaphosa’s announcement that the government is going to ease the way for independents to generate electricity and fast-track engineering students towards EV production jobs. Abroad, the UK (Europe’s 3rd largest car market) has ruled…
