Electric Cars
latest news & developmentsHow 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
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
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
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
South Africa needs to gear up for clean energy
Exploration and beneficiation of minerals will reduce the country’s carbon footprint
M&G, electric cars are not a panacea
Producing EVs comes with all the absurdities of producing petrol vehicles
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
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’?
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
What’s driving our electric future?
High tariffs and the lack of infrastructure are hampering the adoption of EVs in South Africa
Selfish green commuters annoy Parisians
Paris is pushing back against the dominance of the car
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Greener cars have truly electrifying potential
But South Africa will have to adopt proactive policies to increase demand and manufacturing
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.
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.