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Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Africa can produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035, according to a new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa. The report was formally handed over to partners on 20 December.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 17, 2023
The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa. Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to Rabat, Morocco. Volvo Trucks has the broadest line-up of electric trucks available for commercial transports.
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Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Deaths attributable to household air pollution and ambient particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) air pollution in Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and overall in Africa, 1990–2019. Africa is part of a global toll taken by air pollution, which killed an estimated 6.7 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
At this year’s Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion, Rheinmetall AG is presenting turnkey, mobile modular solutions for producing, storing and transporting CO 2 -free hydrogen. The African Aerospace and Defence Exposition takes place every two years at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2022
Africa could overtake China as the world’s largest producer of natural graphite for lithium ion batteries as soon as 2026, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, in a sign of the continent’s growing importance to the electric vehicle supply chain. Graphite mine in Madagascar.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 20, 2023
Africa is leapfrogging centralized coal-fired power for electricity generation, but what progress is being made in the uptake of electric vehicles? Green shoots are appearing.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 17, 2023
His family moved across West Africa for over 30 years, mainly […] How did a US/Norwegian national end up founding a business in Ghana with the aim of advancing energy access in Ghana and beyond? Well, Erik Nygard lived in Ghana during his formative years, before going to university in the US and then the UK.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sales of battery-electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021. With only 1024 BEVs sold since 2018, its clear to see that sales of BEVs have been slow in South Africa compared […]
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 16, 2023
The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa. With Europe and the US among the […] The post Volvo delivers the first heavy electric truck to Africa appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
After a very slow start, electric vehicle sales seem to be starting to gain some traction in South Africa. Sales of battery-electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021. Audi […]
Innovation News Network
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The post Bougouni: The lithium spodumene project gaining pace in West Africa appeared first on Innovation News Network. Due to an increase in lithium demand, Kodal Minerals' Bougouni Project is set to capitalise on the value of this top 15 asset.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 9, 2023
Motoring journalist Justus Visagie has been doing road trips in electric vehicles in South Africa to show that fully electric cars can easily cover long distances in the country. Last year, he drove from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a BMW iX xDrive50 SUV in 20 hours and 17 minutes with TV presenter Ernest Page. […]
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 22, 2023
Sales of battery electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021. There has been a slow but steady increase in BEV sales in the country, punctuated by a sharp decline in 2020 […]
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 2, 2023
VW has a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where it has capacity to produce 162,000 vehicles per year. Currently, 75% of the vehicles produced in South Africa are exported to global markets such as Germany, UK, and Japan. VW is working to grow its footprint on the African continent. VW produces the ICE VW […]
Electrek
AUGUST 23, 2022
Swedish-Kenyan mobility company ROAM has followed up the launch of its first production-intent model of electric motorcycles with the launch of its first all-electric bus built for mass transit in Africa. The post ROAM launches first electric mass-transit bus in Africa appeared first on Electrek. Check it out.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 15, 2023
According to the study, Europe is rapidly growing its hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem, but limited hydrogen station deployments have also occurred in the Middle East and Africa. Including deployments in the Middle East and Africa, a total of 30 countries in the region have deployed hydrogen stations.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 23, 2021
About a year ago we wrote the article “Electric Vehicles in South Africa: Where Are We Now?,” ” which gave a view on the state of the electric vehicle market in South Africa. One year later we want to give an update on the progress since then. Whilst there has been slow and steady progress in the […].
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 6, 2022
We wrote about Woolworths South Africa trialing electric vans on some of its delivery routes last year.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 6, 2022
In most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, private operators of small buses usually carrying between 16 to 25 passengers and in some cases, up to 35 passengers, are the main commuter transport providers. These ubiquitous privately-owned minibus taxis in sub-Saharan Africa […].
Electrek
MARCH 9, 2023
Electric technology company ROAM continues to find success in its native East Africa and is now expanding its production footprint to a new larger facility that’s over 100,000 square feet in size. more… The post ROAM moves HQ to larger facility in Africa capable of producing 50k electric motorcycles per year appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 26, 2022
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. The charging network […].
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2023
The Ballard hydrogen fuel cell module will help power ultra-class mining haul trucks like this one at Anglo American’s Mogalakwena Platinum Group Metals mine in South Africa. These trucks are estimated to save 2,600 tons of diesel fuel each year.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
It you are looking for one of the most convenient charging solutions for houses, apartments, hospitality properties, and workplaces in South Africa, there is some good news. The Tesla Wall Connector is now available in South Africa! The Tesla Wall Connector lets you plug your vehicle in overnight and start your day fully charged.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Audi has a good following in South Africa. According to Autotrader’s 2021 Mid-Year Car Industry Report, Audi is the 5th most searched brand in South Africa. I have also been a fan of Audi cars for a while. My eldest brother had an old Audi 500 over a decade ago. It was in very good […].
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 13, 2021
The BMW i3 was the only fully electric vehicle available in South Africa for a very long time. Since its introduction around 2015, it has gone on to be South Africa’s all time top-selling fully electric vehicle up to now. The BMW i8 also tops the plug-in hybrid charts. Nissan briefly introduced the first generation […].
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The Association for Electric Mobility & Development in Africa, AEMDA, supported by Kenya’s leading electric vehicle charging network EVChaja, The Waterfront Mall, UNEP, KNCCI, WRI, Absa Bank, Standard Group and UTU, organized a very successful inaugural edition of the Africa Electric Mobility Week and Exhibition.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. more… The post Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022 appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 14, 2022
The automotive sector is a critical pillar of South Africa’s economy. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) says that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) building cars and bakkies (pickups) employ more than 112,500 people in South Africa.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 11, 2021
Electric vehicle sales in South Africa have been quite slow due to several factors. These include high import duties and taxes for EVs, as well as a small selection of EVs for consumers to choose from. While the high import duties and taxes remain, there is light at the end of the tunnel on other […].
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2017
The Volkswagen brand has established a "Sub-Saharan Africa” region to develop and strengthen its activities in the African market. Sub-Saharan Africa refers to the area of the African continent south of the Sahara. The region will be headed by Thomas Schäfer, Chairman and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa.
Teslarati
AUGUST 11, 2022
The US Air Force will work with SpaceX’s Starlink to support airlift operations in Europe and Africa. In the publicly released documents, the US Air Force states that Starlink is the only Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network that provides services to Europe and Africa. On July 22, the US Air force awarded Starlink a $1.92
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 7, 2023
The bZ3 is a battery-electric sedan jointly developed for the Chinese market by BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY CO., BTET is a joint venture established by Toyota and BYD Company Ltd. BYD) — and FAW Toyota Motor Co. FAW Toyota). It will be produced by and sold through the FAW Toyota dealer network. They […]
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 16, 2022
M-KOPA is a fintech platform that provides credit and digital financial services to underbanked consumers in Africa. This is one of the first-ever large-scale supply agreements for electric motorcycles in Africa. Roam, previously known as Opibus, has signed a major supply agreement with M-KOPA.
Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2022
Anglo American plc unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs (platinum group metals) mine in South Africa. South Africa’s Hydrogen Valley. With a combination of abundant renewable energy sources (i.e.
Baua Electric
AUGUST 29, 2022
The Grand Vitara for South Africa will get AllGrip AWD with automated gearbox; joins a protracted record of made-in-India Suzuki vehicles bought there. The post Made in India Suzuki Grand Vitara to be bought in South Africa, will get AWD with automated gearbox appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2023
The US Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on 13 December 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit. Zambia is the world’s sixth-largest copper producer, and the second largest cobalt producer in Africa.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 2, 2022
When it comes to bringing EVs to South Africa, BMW has been the leader. From the time it introduced the i3 about 7 years ago, BMW has consistently introduced battery-electric vehicles as well as some plug-in hybrids whenever they became available on the global market. This is a really big deal, as not all brands […].
Electrek
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Rivian has yet to officially expand R1T electric pickup deliveries outside of the United States, but some electric pickups are already in Africa – for a good cause. The post Rivian R1T electric pickups are in Africa to help with conservation efforts appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The Toyota Tsusho Group (TTC) has been working with people and societies in Africa under the philosophy of “WITH AFRICA FOR AFRICA” in various areas for a while now.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 11, 2022
SolarTaxi’s vision is to become the leading e-mobility product and services company in West Africa. Ghanaian company SolarTaxi, which was started by Jorge Appiah in 2018, has been making good progress in the electric mobility sector. SolarTaxi […].
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 30, 2022
Opibus, a Swedish-Kenyan technology company that designs, develops, and deploys electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, has been awarded with a place on TIME’S 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 for its efforts in electrifying Africa.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 5, 2022
BMW has traditionally been the the number one searched brand in South Africa. Spinning is a street sport popular in South Africa’s […]. South Africans love BMWs. The legendary BMW E30 325, popularly known locally as the “Gusheshe,” is a prime example of this strong relationship.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 29, 2022
Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest share of electricity output from backup/standby generators in the world. 9% of annual electricity consumption in the region is from backup/standby generators. This is due many countries in the region having constrained generation capacity, and weak and intermittent grids, resulting in regular power cuts.
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