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Electric Vehicles

On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 8 April 2025

On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa

International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?

By Andiswa Matikinca and Tatenda Chitagu
BYD launches three new-energy vehicles, but just how impressive are they?
Motoring
/ 4 April 2025

BYD launches three new-energy vehicles, but just how impressive are they?

The Chinese manufacturer has added to its line-up and introduced a new competitor for the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Safety comes with a price: Volvo EX90 first impression
Motoring
/ 29 March 2025

Safety comes with a price: Volvo EX90 first impression

Dubbed the safest Volvo ever made, has the brand pushed the price a little too high or is it merely to scare competitors?

By Eyaaz Matwadia
ReVolvolution as the Swedish manufacturer aims to bring more electric vehicles to SA in 2025
Motoring
/ 28 March 2025

ReVolvolution as the Swedish manufacturer aims to bring more electric vehicles to SA in 2025

ReVolvolution as the Swedish manufacturer aims to bring more electric vehicles to SA in 2025

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Crisis deepens in SA’s industrial economy, including erosion of bargaining councils
Thought Leader
/ 24 March 2025

Crisis deepens in SA’s industrial economy, including erosion of bargaining councils

Industrial policy must be boldly reimagined if the erosion of the productive base is to be reversed

By Mbuso Ngubane
Limpopo rare earths project aims to clean up the environment
Article
/ 17 February 2025

Limpopo rare earths project aims to clean up the environment

At least six decades of mining has caused significant environmental damage in the Phalaborwa area

By Marcia Moyana
Zlatan Ibrahimović and the Volvo XC90 Recharge … both have a touch of Swedish excellence
Motoring
/ 1 February 2025

Zlatan Ibrahimović and the Volvo XC90 Recharge … both have a touch of Swedish excellence

Much like the former footballer, the XC90 Recharge combines a tough nature with elegance

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Critical futures: What SA wants from its transition minerals
The Green Guardian
/ 5 December 2024

Critical futures: What SA wants from its transition minerals

With vast deposits of minerals that make South Africa a key player in the green energy transition, Andiswa Matikinca investigates the future that stakeholders want to see

By Andiswa Matikinca
Renewable-energy EV charging stations to be rolled out nationally
Motoring
/ 17 November 2024

Renewable-energy EV charging stations to be rolled out nationally

Zero Carbon Charge has promised R9.4 billion for the first phase of the project along the N3 highway between Durban and Johannesburg

By Lyse Comins
Divided Europe faces China’s electric vehicle surge amid growing tensions
Thought Leader
/ 25 October 2024

Divided Europe faces China’s electric vehicle surge amid growing tensions

For both economies, the path forward must focus on building stronger ties, not severing them

By Imran Khalid
African-made electric motorcycle completes solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch
The Green Guardian
/ 17 October 2024

African-made electric motorcycle completes solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch

The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent

By Sheree Bega
Can BYD drive electric vehicles in South Africa forward?
Motoring
/ 7 October 2024

Can BYD drive electric vehicles in South Africa forward?

With new energy vehicle sales finally starting to surge in South Africa, the Chinese manufacturer has the cheapest one on the market

By Eyaaz Matwadia
United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears
World
/ 23 September 2024

United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears

China hit back by saying Washington was taking ‘discriminatory action’ against its companies

By Thomas Urbain
South Africa’s potential as a leader in green steel production
Thought Leader
/ 19 July 2024

South Africa’s potential as a leader in green steel production

As a top producer of iron ore and rich in renewable energy, the country is well-placed to lead the transition

By Viren Sookhun
Desperate Biden raises US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Business
/ 7 June 2024

Desperate Biden raises US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The tariffs hamper efforts to grapple with climate change, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions

By Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg
Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report
The Green Guardian
/ 14 May 2024

Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report

The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector

By Sheree Bega
Budget 2024: Government proposes electric vehicle tax incentive
Business
/ 21 February 2024

Budget 2024: Government proposes electric vehicle tax incentive

The incentive is aimed at encouraging investments in local production

By Sarah Smit
Quantum leap for new green taxis
National
/ 18 August 2023

Quantum leap for new green taxis

The fuel-powered taxi has been given a second life by retrofitting it with electric propulsion

By Sheree Bega
Buying an electric vehicle 101
Motoring
/ 25 June 2023

Buying an electric vehicle 101

Looking to replace your petrol-guzzler? Here are a few things to consider before you buy

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Volvo enters electric avenue with C40
Motoring
/ 24 June 2023

Volvo enters electric avenue with C40

Think of the nimble C40 as the coupé version of the XC40
P8 Recharge

By Lerato Matebese
South Africa at ‘back of pack’ over move to electric vehicles
The Green Guardian
/ 22 June 2023

South Africa at ‘back of pack’ over move to electric vehicles

Securing the country’s car sector is critical with the global shift to a cleaner transport industry

By Sheree Bega
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is good but lacks spark
Motoring
/ 3 June 2023

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is good but lacks spark

It’s quiet and luxurious but Stuttgart’s offering doesn’t quite live up to its peers

By Lerato Matebese
GWM’s vehicles make a splash
Motoring
/ 19 May 2023

GWM’s vehicles make a splash

The Ora and Tank 300 electric and hybrid SUVs will be making their way to SA soon

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Implementing Just Transition: Civil society has a crucial role to play
Opinion
/ 1 May 2023

Implementing Just Transition: Civil society has a crucial role to play

South Africa’s roadmap for the move towards decarbonising the electricity sector must work for people and planet, tackling load-shedding and the climate crisis

By Courtney Morgan, Leanne Govindsamy and Boitumelo Masipa
Tanzania signs multimillion-dollar deals for mining projects
Africa
/ 18 April 2023

Tanzania signs multimillion-dollar deals for mining projects

Agreements with three Australian mining companies will ramp up the production of graphite and rare earth minerals, all used in the electric vehicle industry

By bird story agency
The EV revolution is coming to SA
Opinion
/ 24 February 2023

The EV revolution is coming to SA

But it is not going to happen overnight as there are still some problems to iron out

By Charles Molefe
Wake-up call for SA vehicle sector
Business
/ 28 November 2022

Wake-up call for SA vehicle sector

Exports could suffer as the country fails to get into gear on producing electric vehicles

By Anathi Madubela
Africa’s electrifying its fossil-fuelled cars
Africa
/ 21 October 2022

Africa’s electrifying its fossil-fuelled cars

The conversion of internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is picking up on the continent as high fuel prices drive interest in green mobility

By Seth Onyango
The COP of no return: Climate change conference in Egypt gives hope
Opinion
/ 14 October 2022

The COP of no return: Climate change conference in Egypt gives hope

The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity

By Sameh Shoukry
Zimbabwe crafting new policy in push for electric vehicles
The Green Guardian
/ 28 September 2022

Zimbabwe crafting new policy in push for electric vehicles

In response to extreme climate fall-out, Zimbabwe is ramping up its transition to electric vehicles as one of its key mitigation measures

By Debra Matabvu
Hyundai RN22e and N Vision 74 concepts signal a high-performance vision for EVs
Motoring
/ 21 July 2022

Hyundai RN22e and N Vision 74 concepts signal a high-performance vision for EVs

Two different concepts with unique characters

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Quantum leap: Electric minibus taxis could soon be a SA reality
The Green Guardian
/ 15 June 2022

Quantum leap: Electric minibus taxis could soon be a SA reality

The first vehicle of its kind in the country will arrive by the end of this year and it will be rigorously tested under local conditions

By Sheree Bega
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