Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to Rabat, Morocco. 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.

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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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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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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 30, 2025

continued] The post Geely Says Riddara Will Enter New Phase Of Global Expansion In 2025, Including South Africa! Following the brand’s growth at home in China, where the brand extended its status as. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 2, 2025

The South African electric mobility space is starting to show signs of significant traction in several areas. Sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) breached the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2024. Last year, 1,257 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up 35%.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

South African companies are increasingly adopting electric vehicles as part of their fleets. One of the first to do so was South African retailer Woolworthswhen it rolled out a fleet of over 40 electric vans a couple of years ago. FedEx also introduced electric vans in South Africa. The Shoprite.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 10, 2025

The electrically focused BYD has announced plans to grow operations in South Africa through 2026. This comes via Reuters , which was informed by BYD of its desire to become the dominant purveyor of "NEVs" (neighborhood electric vehicles) within the region. The country is primarily dependent upon coal for energy production.

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APRIL 3, 2025

continued] The post Despite Launching Several Models Over The Past 2 Years, BYD Has Yet To Report Any Sales In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD has been on a roll expanding into new markets around the world.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2021

Trane Technologies is bringing Thermo King’s fully electric E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks to the United States. Ideal for last mile delivery of foods, medicines, vaccines and other perishables, this solution was first launched in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 9, 2025

There are calls for wider incentives, including the reduction of import duties levied on EV imports, in South Africa. The automobile manufacturing sector is a critical pillar of South Africas economy. The countrys automotive industry contributes 5.3% manufacturing and 2.1% In 2023, the export of vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2024

Ampersand will purchase BYD’s high-tech battery cells to build around 40,000 electric motorcycles by the end of 2026, with the long-term goal of electrifying a large portion of Africa’s 30 million commercial motorcycles. In an exciting development toward electricity in one of the most prominent sectors in the African transport.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 9, 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

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Chinese electric car market is on fire. continued] The post NIO Heads Into Middle East & North Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. [continued] The post NIO Heads Into Middle East & North Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. There’s very little EV supply in many markets still — or even none.

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MAY 16, 2025

continued] The post Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. For example, I was pleasantly surprised a couple of years ago when we had dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC, and they played quite a lot of Afrobeats. It was pretty.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Electric truck startup OX Delivers scored a $163 million multi-year deal to bring its tough, capable, and low-cost electric trucks-as-a-service vehicles to East Africa in a bid to bring e-mobility to the global south.

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

It looks like the electric vehicle charging scene in East Africa is starting to grow quite nicely now. The EV charging hub can charge 32 EVs simultaneously! It includes eight 600kW ultra-fast chargers. This week, Kabisa launched the first ultra-fast charging hub in Kigali, Rwanda. The ultra-fast charging facility has.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 17, 2024

Last year, Volvo Trucks started delivering heavy electric trucks to its customers in South Africa. In another major boost for the uptake of heavy electric trucks in South Africa, Volvo Trucks South Africa has now launched Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) model for electric truck rentals in the country.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2021

Australia-based Walkabout Resources, an Africa-focused energy minerals developer, announced that its Tanzania Lindi Jumbo flake graphite project had progressed into the construction phase, with the CRDB-approved Independent Project Manager completing site visits and bulk earthmoving contractor TNR commencing mobilization.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 2, 2024

October is transport month in South Africa. One of the highlights of the month is the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit currently being held in Midrand, near Johannesburg. continued] The post Roam Air Electric Motorcycle Embarks On Historic 6,000-KM Solar-Powered Trip From Nairobi To South Africa!

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2024

continued] The post Ethiopia Shows Us Just How Fast The Transition To Electric Mobility Can Happen In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. Ethiopia has a population of 126 million people, but the total number of vehicles registered in Ethiopia is around 1.2 Most of these vehicles are over 20 years old. According to reports and.

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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

JULY 23, 2024

Autotrader did a survey in South Africa a while ago to find out how much South Africans were willing to pay to buy an EV. The survey results show that 64% of respondents stated that they would purchase an electric vehicle within the next 5 years. 72% of consumers are.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 10, 2024

Sales of electric vehicles have been very slow in South Africa, but the industry is starting to show signs of growth. Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 931 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were.

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 25, 2024

In the first 6 months of this year, 749 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa. continued] The post The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way As BEV Sales Continue To Grow In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car. Electric cars. net import reliance for the eight minerals used in electric cars. Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Georgia.

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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

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

JANUARY 9, 2025

continued] The post 2025 To Be Year Of Electrification In Africa & South America appeared first on CleanTechnica. In the EV world, I think most would agree that the biggest story of 2024 was the rapid scaling up of EV sales in China, particularly from future automotive king BYD.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 11, 2025

South Africa is one of the largest markets for sales of brand new vehicles in Africa. Just over half a million new vehicles are sold in South Africa each year. South Africa is the biggest economy on the continent. However, what really makes a big difference is the countrys well.

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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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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2020

Engineering company Gaussin and energy major Total are jointly developing the first full electric aircraft refueler transporter (ART FULL ELEC). Electric Aircraft Refueler Transporter, equipped with two 30-ton fuel tanks (artist rendering – courtesy of Gaussin). Delivery is expected at the end of 2020.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Great Wall Motor South Africa unveiled the full lineup of the Ora Good Cat’s range in Johannesburg. continued] The post Ora Good Cat Named The ‘’Ora 03’’ in South Africa & Becomes Lowest Priced EV In The Country appeared first on CleanTechnica. The Good Cat.

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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

JUNE 9, 2025

South Africa is lagging behind its peers and similar markets when it comes to EV adoption. A number of factors have contributed to this, including the limited variety of battery-electric (BEV) models in the country, coupled with the high import duties and taxes levied on electric vehicles. This means most.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2022

As part of its commitment to net zero status by 2039, the company will be launching programs that deliver second-life and beyond uses for its electric vehicle batteries. Pramac directly reuses up to 85% of the vehicle battery supplied by Jaguar Land Rover within the storage unit, including modules and wiring.

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