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Electric Cars

How much does public transport save on carbon emissions? We worked it out at COP29
Columns
/ 27 November 2024

How much does public transport save on carbon emissions? We worked it out at COP29

Bhekisisa had a team of four reporters at the climate conference. On average, our journalists walked eight to nine kilometres a day

By Linda Pretorius and Mia Malan
It’s all Mercedes-Benz, just electric
Motoring
/ 18 February 2024

It’s all Mercedes-Benz, just electric

The latest EV SUV offering has a great range and a stylish interior but the ride could be better

By Lerato Matebese
African leaders plan to safeguard the continent’s ‘green’ minerals
The Green Guardian
/ 11 September 2023

African leaders plan to safeguard the continent’s ‘green’ minerals

African countries are developing policies to control the exploitation and export of minerals used in clean energy

By Mandisa Nyathi
The West is using COP27 to shift blame – private greed prevails over humanity’s survival
Opinion
/ 18 November 2022

The West is using COP27 to shift blame – private greed prevails over humanity’s survival

Rich nations have devised a system to hide the facts and put the blame for global warming on poorer nations

By Prabir Purkayastha
South Africa needs to gear up for clean energy
Business
/ 23 May 2021

South Africa needs to gear up for clean energy

Exploration and beneficiation of minerals will reduce the country’s carbon footprint

By Tshegofatso Mathe
M&G, electric cars are not a panacea
Opinion
/ 3 May 2021

M&G, electric cars are not a panacea

Producing EVs comes with all the absurdities of producing petrol vehicles

By Jeff Rudin
The BMW i3 — When electric proves it is the future 
Article
/ 24 March 2020

The BMW i3 — When electric proves it is the future 

As one of the first cars to make electric vehicles desirable, the i3 has continued refining a car that is a nice place to be. And a brilliant drive

By Sipho Kings
The fable of SA’s special economic zones
Article
/ 14 February 2020

The fable of SA’s special economic zones

The country is being pushed to develop more SEZs. But is this a viable strategy, given unemployment and ‘deglobalisation’?

By Pamela Tsolekile de Wet, Lisa Thompson and Patrick Bond
Only 1.4% of cars made are electric
Article
/ 28 November 2019

Only 1.4% of cars made are electric

In the face of the climate emergency, it is critical for investors to show companies the path to follow

By Staff Reporter
What’s driving our electric future?
Article
/ 28 August 2019

What’s driving our electric future?

High tariffs and the lack of infrastructure are hampering the adoption of EVs in South Africa

By Luke Feltham
Selfish green commuters annoy Parisians
Article
/ 26 July 2019

Selfish green commuters annoy Parisians

Paris is pushing back against the dominance of the car

By Staff Reporter
FREE TO READ: Get this week’s M&G
Article
/ 8 July 2019

FREE TO READ: Get this week’s M&G

Blurb: Read the July 5 to 11 edition of the Mail & Guardian

By Staff Reporter
Greener cars have truly electrifying potential
Article
/ 5 July 2019

Greener cars have truly electrifying potential

But South Africa will have to adopt proactive policies to increase demand and manufacturing

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 11 January 2009

Toyota to introduce electric car to US by 2012

Toyota said on Saturday it plans to launch an electric car in the US by 2012 and boost its gas-electric hybrid offerings to as many as ten models.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 December 2008

China rolls out plug-in hybrid car

Battery-maker turned car company BYD has launched China’s first hybrid electric vehicle for the retail market.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 November 2008

A dud, but politically in vogue

Electric cars have failed so spectacularly in the past is because they are rubbish.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 June 2008

Hit by fuel prices, which way will motorists turn?

With oil prices near a barrel, motorists are starting to look seriously at both alternative fuels and electric vehicles.

By Gerard Wynn

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