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 concept is based on electrolysis; electricity necessary for this is produced with solar panels.

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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. However, that is enough for only around 1 million electric vehicles.

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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.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 9, 2023

There have been some exciting announcements this week in the South African electric mobility sector. One of the really exciting ones was the announcement from Volvo Cars South Africa that the new electric Volvo EX30 compact SUV is coming to South Africa early next year at a very attractive price.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sales of electric vehicles in South Africa are now starting to gain some significant traction as more models become available on the market. One of the brands now bringing its models to South Africa in decent number in response to demand from the market is Volvo Cars. The move has paid off for Volvo Cars […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 15, 2023

NYSE: FDX), has deployed its first 10 electric vehicles in South Africa, as part of the company’s continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable logistics. FedEx says introducing EVs in South Africa marks an important milestone for the company as it works towards its goal […]

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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.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

continued] The post DHL Express South Africa Gets Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Test Fleet In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. Vans are utilised in a lot of sectors. Some of the largest operators of vans are logistics and courier companies.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2023

The motorcycle sector in Africa is one of the largest vehicle segments on the continent. There are over 27 million ICE motorbikes registered across Africa, with around 80% of them used in the motorcycle taxi industry.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 4, 2023

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 battery electric vehicles (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 […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2023

continued] The post BYD’s Plan for Japan is Good for Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD has some big plans for the Japanese market, according to reports from Tokyo. The reports say BYD wants to.

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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.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first. continued] The post The Volvo XC40 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Show Good Progress in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

South Africa is the world’s largest producer of platinum group metals. continued] The post First Pilot Fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs Launched In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. Anglo American Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

continued] The post There Is A Silent Revolution Happening In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. The African continent is home to more than 50 countries and more than 1.3 billion people. A lot of exciting.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 6, 2022

We wrote about Woolworths South Africa trialing electric vans on some of its delivery routes last year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Sales of electric vehicles in South Africa are starting pick up now, thanks to a wider selection of EVs on. continued] The post Zero Carbon Charge Starts Construction On First National Network Of 100% Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations in South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post EV Battery Swapping Takes Over Africa, Is US Next? A new, eye-catching EV battery swapping station from the firm Spiro levels up rider services and sets the table for rapid global expansion. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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 […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 19, 2023

Sales of battery-electric vehicles continue to show steady progress in South Africa. Battery-electric vehicle sales breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021.

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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.

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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. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent.

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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 […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 1, 2023

The all-electric BMW iX1 is now on sale in South Africa. It joins the growing list of battery electric vehicles now available from BMW for consumers in South Africa to buy, adding onto the MINI Cooper SE (which is the most affordable BEV in South Africa at the moment), the […]

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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 […].

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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. The agreement will enable the credit sales of electric motorcycles, lowering […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Kenyan startup BasiGo’s innovative Pay-As-You-Drive model, which lowers the barriers to entry for operators to get brand new electric buses, has helped unlock a pathway to accelerating the adoption of electric buses in Africa.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 20, 2024

Spiro has the largest fleet of electric motorcycles on the roads in Africa. Spiro now has over 13,000 electric motorbikes and 40,000 swappable batteries in operation across Benin, Togo, Rwanda, and Kenya. Spiro says, to date, riders have collectively driven almost quarter of a billion kilometers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The world includes Africa, but unfortunately so far, besides. continued] The post Time For Tesla To Start Looking Seriously Into Africa: A Proposed Approach appeared first on CleanTechnica. Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2022

Ghanaian company SolarTaxi, which was started by Jorge Appiah in 2018, has been making good progress in the electric mobility sector. SolarTaxi’s vision is to become the leading e-mobility product and services company in West Africa. SolarTaxi […].

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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.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Who said there was no demand for electric cars around the world, and especially in emerging markets? A lot of recent promising and exciting developments from South Africa gave us a look at what is happening in some of these markets. Although sales of electric cars have been low and relatively slow to pick up […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Compared to similar markets around the world, South Africa has a small selection of electric vehicle models available for consumers to buy. This has contributed to the slow electric vehicles sales in the country. For a very long time, the only BEV that was available for consumers in South Africa to buy was the BMW […].

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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 […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

One of the leaders in the electric heavy truck industry is Volvo Trucks. Volvo Trucks has now sold more than 4300 electric trucks globally in more than 38 countries since 2019, when production of these units commenced.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Europe is chugging along slowly but surely in the transition from noisy, polluting combustion engine motorcycles to quiet, efficient electrics. But Africa could be poised to leap past everyone as several countries adopt ambitious plans to put millions of electric motorcycles on the roads.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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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