The Ora and Tank 300 electric and hybrid SUVs will be making their way to SA soon
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
Agreements with three Australian mining companies will ramp up the production of graphite and rare earth minerals, all used in the electric vehicle industry
But it is not going to happen overnight as there are still some problems to iron out
Exports could suffer as the country fails to get into gear on producing electric vehicles
The conversion of internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is picking up on the continent as high fuel prices drive interest in green mobility
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
In response to extreme climate fall-out, Zimbabwe is ramping up its transition to electric vehicles as one of its key mitigation measures
Two different concepts with unique characters
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
This spin on a classic is the most affordable option for electric vehicle converts
South Africa’s automotive sector is making a strong comeback from the economic fallout of the pandemic.
The premium Swedish manufacturer’s global plan is to move to a fully electric car company by 2030
Appropriate policy, supported by a social compact by labour, business, communities and the government, can maximise the opportunities of the just transition
But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’
The deep oceans are a fragile final frontier, largely unknown and untouched but mining companies and governments — other than those in Africa — are eying its mineral riches
The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future
Producing EVs comes with all the absurdities of producing petrol vehicles
South Africa is behind others on e-mobility policy. But it’s not too late
All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives
The car manufacturer is betting on lowering battery costs to bring down the price of its electric vehicles
The Michigan assembly line faced closure as part of General Motors restructuring scheme, which would have cost jobs
In the face of the climate emergency, it is critical for investors to show companies the path to follow
The company’s 82 public charging stations puts it in the lead in South Africa
Electric vehicles can store off-peak energy and return it to the system when required