Tag: Electric Vehicles
Vector Logistics Launches First Fully Electric Net-Zero Trucks
Vector Logistics is shifting gears in sustainability with the launch of its first fully electric, bumper-to-bumper net-zero vehicles. This rollout marks a significant milestone...
Electric Vehicle charge points – a cybersecurity risk?
The growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) will increase the number of EV charging stations, making it essential not to underestimate the importance of...
South Africans keen on electrified vehicles, despite infrastructure concerns, according to Ford’s latest study
43 percent of South Africans are considering an electrified vehicle in the next five years; fuel savings rated top benefit
71 percent of...
Navigating the SA automotive sector’s green transition
The South African automotive sector is set to undergo fundamental and far-reaching change in coming years, spurred on by recent commitments from the Government...
Insurance implications of switching to Electric Vehicles
Last week the Minister of Finance announced that producers of electric vehicles in South Africa will be able to claim 150% of qualifying investment...
Building sustainable battery giga factories
Peter Hodgkinson, Director for Strategic Growth and Major Projects: Property & Buildings, WSP in Africa
Battery giga factories have a critical role in meeting net...
Mercedes-Benz partners with Chargify for 127 strong EQ network
By Lance Branquinho
CHANGING infrastructure is fundamental to the EV customer experience, and Mercedes-Benz South African (MBSA) has committed to more than 100 new charging...
DHL delivery vans could provide deep EV insights for VW
By Lance Branquinho
VOLKSWAGEN South Africa (VWSA) has supplied DHL Express with four EV vans to be used at the logistics specialist’s Johannesburg, Durban and...
Takealot chooses JAC’s lithium-ion phosphate battery EV trucks
By Lance Branquinho
SOUTH Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot, has expanded its logistics fleet with half a dozen EV trucks. Chinese commercial vehicle and bakkie...
WSP’s Battery Manufacturing Plant capability in global demand
International demand for batteries is expected to increase from 185 GWh in 2020 to over 2,000 GWh by 2030, according to Statista.com. With demand on...
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Industrial equipment rental leader Rand-Air transforms industry
By Diane Silcock
WITH over 50 years of experience in the industrial equipment rental market, Rand-Air, part of the global Atlas Copco Group within the...
