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Local Production of Plug-In Hybrids Up 5X In South Africa

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South Africa is one of the main motor vehicle assembly and manufacturing hubs on the African continent. Vehicles are produced in South Africa for the local South African market, the regional markets on the African continent, and for export to countries on other continents, such as Europe.

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1,740 Passenger Plug-In Hybrid EVs Were Built In South Africa From January To April Of 2023

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The motor vehicle and the associated vehicle components production industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the South African economy. manufacturing and […] A substantial 21.7%

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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A new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria. Two modified Ford Rangers will work as mobile clinics to deliver health services, dispense medication for chronic conditions, and monitor the growth of children in South Africa. Earlier post.).

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BMW’s Plant In Pretoria Will Be The Sole Producer Of The New BMW X3 PHEV For The Global Market!

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2,142 passenger plug-in hybrid vehicles were built in South Africa from January to May this year. 1,740 plug-in hybrid vehicles were built from January to April, meaning that 402 passenger plug-in hybrid vehicles were built in the month of May.

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South Africa Revitalizes Efforts on Automotive Li-ion Batteries

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South Africa is reinvigorating its efforts to develop automotive lithium-ion batteries, with the government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) now determining the commercial feasibility of battery manufacturing in the country. Engineering News.

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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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—Fengqi You, senior author Currently, critical metals and minerals are centralized in politically unstable Chile, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, according to the World Bank. Zhang et al. Monotonic growth in global demand for critical metals to 2050 is the most prevalent trend. Resources Chunbo Zhang et al.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch midsize pickup by end of decade

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Before the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz will launch the first pickup from a premium manufacturer. The new Mercedes-Benz midsize pickup will initially be targeted at markets in Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe, all of which are posting sustained growth in this segment.

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