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Eskom Gears Up To Support The Growth of The Electric Mobility Sector In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

There are about 1000 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in South Africa at the moment. There has been a limited supply of EVs in South Africa over the years, with very few models to choose from since 2015. However, there are now more models on the market for consumers to choose from than before.

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Ballard & First Mode sign order for 30 additional hydrogen fuel cells for ultra-class mining trucks; 3MW

Green Car Congress

Ballard Power Systems and First Mode announced a purchase order for Ballard to supply First Mode with 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules—totaling 3 megawatts—to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. This is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 horsepower.

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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet solutions for Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Green Car Congress

Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet solutions for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class produced in Europe, China, and South Africa and sold around the world. Constellium also supplies the front crash management system for this vehicle from its plant in Gottmadingen, Germany.

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Report: Japan and UK to invest jointly in critical minerals in Africa

Green Car Congress

The two countries will also establish a framework for discussing economic security at the ministerial level, with a focus on supply chains. The two countries reportedly aim to cooperate in developing mines and to stabilize the supply of the minerals. billion) in public and private green investment.

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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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Sasol and ITOCHU to partner on green ammonia and hydrogen

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South Africa-based Sasol and Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to study and to develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia with a focus on its use as bunkering fuel and for power generation. Japan is expected to be a large importer of green ammonia in the future.

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EV Supply Chains May Be Dirtier Than You Think

The Truth About Cars

Materials like manganese mined in South Africa can have significant negative impacts on local communities and the people doing the mining. is working to expand its supply chain through legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and other efforts. As The Washington Pos t points out, the U.S.

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