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Electric Vehicles

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
Mini Cooper SE: Can a retro icon light up SA’s electric future?
Motoring
/ 3 May 2022

Mini Cooper SE: Can a retro icon light up SA’s electric future?

This spin on a classic is the most affordable option for electric vehicle converts

By Sarah Smit
Government support sparks EV investment
Motoring
/ 5 April 2022

Government support sparks EV investment

South Africa’s automotive sector is making a strong comeback from the economic fallout of the pandemic.

By Seth Onyango
Volvo launches its XC40 Recharge electric vehicle in South Africa
Sci-tech
/ 15 March 2022

Volvo launches its XC40 Recharge electric vehicle in South Africa

The premium Swedish manufacturer’s global plan is to move to a fully electric car company by 2030

By Nafisa Akabor
South Africa must design an energy transition that creates jobs and growth
Opinion
/ 13 February 2022

South Africa must design an energy transition that creates jobs and growth

Appropriate policy, supported by a social compact by labour, business, communities and the government, can maximise the opportunities of the just transition

By Kenneth Creamer
Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa
The Green Guardian
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa

But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’

By Sheree Bega
Deep seabed mining a threat to Africa’s coral reefs
The Green Guardian
/ 25 September 2021

Deep seabed mining a threat to Africa’s coral reefs

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

By Sheree Bega
Platinum records for South African mines
Business
/ 16 May 2021

Platinum records for South African mines

The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future

By Sarah Smit
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
‘Gear up for electric cars’
Business
/ 30 April 2021

‘Gear up for electric cars’

South Africa is behind others on e-mobility policy. But it’s not too late

By Sarah Smit
Electric vehicle battery manufacturing: Why SADC needs to act now
Africa
/ 10 February 2021

Electric vehicle battery manufacturing: Why SADC needs to act now

All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives

By Edem Foli
Tesla cuts battery costs on road to cheaper model
Motoring
/ 26 September 2020

Tesla cuts battery costs on road to cheaper model

The car manufacturer is betting on lowering battery costs to bring down the price of its electric vehicles

By Glenn Chapman
Electric vehicles rescue GM plant
Article
/ 31 January 2020

Electric vehicles rescue GM plant

The Michigan assembly line faced closure as part of General Motors restructuring scheme, which would have cost jobs

By Agency
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
Jaguar launches electric I-Pace
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Jaguar launches electric I-Pace

The company’s 82 public charging stations puts it in the lead in South Africa

By Staff Reporter
The electrification of transport could transform our future
Article
/ 26 October 2018

The electrification of transport could transform our future

Electric vehicles can store off-peak energy and return it to the system when required

By Staff Reporter
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