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Toyota Fortuner gets mild hybrid tech, but will it come to India? Check details

Baua Electric

Hybrid vehicles have been gaining traction in the global automotive market, offering a blend of traditional combustion engines and electric power. One of the latest developments in the hybrid vehicle segment is the introduction of the Toyota Fortuner MHEV in South Africa. Under the hood, this SUV features a 2.8-liter

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V2L Tech Proving That It Is No Longer Just A Nice To Have Feature For The Occasional Camping Trip

CleanTechnica EVs

The Beauty of V2L, Urologist Performs Vasectomy Powered By A Rivian R1T Pickup! South Africa could finally get an EV with vehicle-to-load technology (V2L), the Kia EV6! A while ago, I had written about how South Africa, with all the load-shedding going on, really needs some EVs with V2L. […].

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

Green Car Congress

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.

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FAU researchers discover new way to find new deposits of rare earths; fayalite

Green Car Congress

Fayalite (Fe 2 SiO 4 ) with extraordinary high heavy REE (HREE) contents in ultramafic cumulates of the Vergenoeg F-Fe-REE deposit (South Africa) provides the unique opportunity to study REE systematics in olivine. While some data for Mg-rich olivine exist, REE data for Fe-rich olivine are almost absent.

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Toyota Fortuner gets Leader edition with added styling elements. Check details

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Sabari Manohar, Vice President of Sales-Service-Used Car Business at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, mentioned that the Fortuner Leader edition aims to enhance its bold style with more features, conveying a sense of power and distinction. Based on the 4X2 variant, under the hood, the Toyota Fortuner Leader edition is powered by a 2.8-liter

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Viva Italia! 2024 Lancia Ypsilon set to become a MINI Electric fighter

EV Central

Snapped testing by CocheSpias and roadcar19 , the all-new battery-powered MINI Electric rival draws influence from the brand’s iconic back catalogue, referencing cars like the Aurelia, Delta and Stratos. Both will feature a radical design and be equipped with the Stellantis group’s latest EV tech.

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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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Volkswagen is taking a further step to develop market potentials in Africa. Volkswagen says that Rwanda is well-suited to be a pioneer of new mobility solutions as it has a population of young tech-savvy people and its capital Kigali is seen as the most connected city in Africa. Kenya is an opportunity market in Africa.

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