Fleet Managers lead EVs adoption in South Africa
Fleet Managers lead EVs adoption in South Africa
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EV’s benefits remain a mystery to the majority of South Africans
I fancied an electric vehicle. Let’s change that, I drove one, enjoyed the ride and got the curious stares. That was around three to four years ago when my ex-colleague at Rio Tinto, Gugu Lourie brought the massive BMW i8 for me to try out. Lourie runs the hugely successful Techfinancials, showcasing some of the…
South Africa’s Formula 1 ESG Challenge
F1 lovers in South Africa are in a frenzy of excitement after news reports cited a visit by F1 Chiefs toSouth Africa as valid confirmation that the Kyalami Circuit will be revived with a major on thecalendar.A few weeks ago Sky News reported that Formula 1 were working towards a deal for South Africa tore-join…
Rio Tinto and Ford sign MOU for battery and low carbon materials supply to support net-zero future.
Rio Tinto and Ford Motor Company have signed a non-binding global memorandum ofunderstanding (MOU) to jointly develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery andlow-carbon materials to be used in Ford vehicles.The multi-materials partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplyingFord, one of the world’s largest automakers, with materials including lithium,…
Naamsa sees slight uptick in EVs in South Africa
According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), overthe last year, 387,125 vehicles worth R148 billion, along with R53.7 billion worth of automotivecomponents, were exported from South Africa to 151 countries.The international trend toward electric vehicles (EVs) is growing with NAAMSA expecting that 40%of all European vehicle sales will be EVs…
EVs gain foothold
According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), over the last year, 387,125 vehicles worth R148 billion, along with R53.7 billion worth of automotive components, were exported from South Africa to 151 countries. The international trend toward electric vehicles (EVs) is growing with NAAMSA expecting that 40% of all European vehicle…
Big boost for electric vehicles in South Africa
The South African Government has launched a new project to upskill engineering students to make the shift toward new electronic vehicles amid a $1.8 million (R30 million) pledge by the UK. The project, called ‘Yakh’iFuture’, will prepare South African engineering students to work in the automotive components manufacturing industry.It seeks to upskill South Africa’s young…
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