Innovation News Network

JANUARY 8, 2024

Discover more about the potential for reliable connectivity in Africa and its importance in the digital age. The post Reliable connectivity in Africa: From rural communities to record-breaking runners appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

Read more The Mahindra Scorpio-N Adventure Edition gets a new bumper at the front and rear, new alloy wheels with high profile all-terrain tyres and a roof rail Mahindra has revealed the new Scorpio-N Adventure Edition in South Africa bringing a more rugged version of the SUV.

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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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Innovation News Network

JULY 21, 2023

Researchers have developed a new drought prediction model for the Eastern Horn of Africa to allow for preparation measures to be implemented. The post New drought prediction model could improve proactive response in East Africa appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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. more… The post Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

But Africa could be poised to leap past everyone as several countries adopt ambitious plans to put millions of electric motorcycles on the roads. more… The post How Africa is set to blow past the rest of the world on electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Indian iron ore miner NMDC Ltd is exploring lithium assets in Africa and Australia and is currently in negotiations, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. In June last year, Reuters reported that NMDC’s unit Legacy Iron Ore had signed a lithium exploration pact with Australia’s Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd.

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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.

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Electrek

AUGUST 23, 2021

By focusing on all-electric conversion kits for fleet vehicles, as well as manufacturing electric motorcycles and energy systems, Opibus is on a mission to implement clean electric mobility in the emerging markets of Africa.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Elon Musk recently met with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in the United States. According to South Africa’s United Nations Bureau Chief Sherwin Bryce-Pease, Musk and President Ramaphosa talked about potential investments in South Africa. “I However, Starlink might be the most beneficial to South Africa at the moment.

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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.

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Electrek

JANUARY 19, 2022

EV developer Opibus is once again paving the way for zero-emission transportation in Africa, by unveiling its first electric bus designed and developed upon its own modular EV platform. more… The post Opibus unveils the first electric bus designed and manufactured in Africa appeared first on Electrek.

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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

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, and a manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has appointed Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 25, 2023

A 7-day, co-located festival called the E-Fest was conceptualized by the race promoter as a celebration of Go Green Africa, a commitment to playing a meaningful role […] This was the first time that this event had been held on African soil.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

South Africa’s national power utility company Eskom reckons that there is now about 4,412 MW of solar PV installed in the South African C&I and residential sectors. GW of distributed solar, and the good news is that about 3,000 MW of […] That is 4.4

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In a repost following the news, Musk wrote, “Great meeting with the President of Namibia!” Musk also reported meeting with Argentina President Javier Milei in New York on Monday, going on to say that his companies are currently seeking ways to “invest in and support Argentina.”

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Innovation News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change. The post Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By: PTI | Updated on: 17 Sep 2024, 08:55 AM India has been the leading source for vehicle imports in South Africa since 2013, driven by small vehicle demand. Tata and Mahindra have established a … India has been the leading source for vehicle imports in South Africa since 2013, driven by small vehicle demand.

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Electrek

APRIL 14, 2022

According to Opibus, the rebrand to ROAM is a better fit for the EV manufacturer’s growth and strategic shift to electrify Africa’s transportation sector and beyond. The post Opibus rebrands as ROAM, representing its expansion of EV technologies throughout Africa appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2010

Engineering News. South Africa-based Optimal Energy is considering using a battery-swap scheme with its Joule electric vehicle ( earlier post ). The car will be onsale in 2013. Optimal Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany-based EDAG, a German automotive full- service supplier, to industrialize the Joule.

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Innovation News Network

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A new possibility for Africa to fill the gaps of the global battery metals supply chain is rising, due to continued tensions in Ukraine. The post Are Africa’s battery metals the key to the global energy transition? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 6, 2023

Researchers in Africa are set to receive grants worth tens of thousands of dollars to study the impact of solar geoengineering. The post Solar geoengineering research boosted despite climate change worries appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Production of the new truck is expected to begin early next year in South Africa. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter. Images: Ford Europe] Become a TTAC insider.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Vietnam and South Africa seem to be SpaceX’s next target for Starlink. Elon Musk met with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this week. The President invited Musk to return home and invest in South Africa. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_0100110.

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Electrek

JUNE 19, 2024

But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD , the world’s leading electric car maker.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

This year Nissan will export the South African built Navara pickup trucks to new markets of Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt, Nissan Africa product Marketing Director Stefan Haasbroek said. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Afrik 21 is a rich source of news about African EV uptake and the progress of renewable energy in the many countries of Africa. Writer Benoit-Ivan Wansi has filed the articles below. I have also contacted some of the companies below for photos and additional comments. I encourage you to subscribe to the Afrik 21 […]

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

Research emerging from Politecnico di Milano suggests that floating solar photovoltaics can help Africa meet its energy targets. The post Floating solar can power Africa’s energy goals, study finds appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Engineering News. South Africa is reinvigorating its efforts to develop automotive lithium-ion batteries, with the government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) now determining the commercial feasibility of battery manufacturing in the country.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Battery swapping for electric motorbikes isn’t new technology, but its adoption rate has proven to be remarkably inconsistent around the world. One of the biggest surprises recently has been one of the places where such technology has grown rapidly: Africa.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 11 Apr 2024, 09:55 AM Kia Tasman will be launched in markets such as Korea, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. Kia has confirmed that they have been working on a new pick-up truck. Kia Tasman will go on sale in 2025. It will make its global debut in 2025 and will be called Tasman.

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Innovation News Network

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Deep South Resources is back to upgrading its copper exploration game in Southern Africa. The post Deep South Resources is back in business in the copper exploration industry appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more about their work here.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 19, 2024

But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Ampersand is one of several leading electric motorcycle makers in Africa, adding to a growing boom of two-wheeled EV production on the continent.

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2024

On today’s episode of Quick Charge , we ask: What does war look like to someone who “ narrowly avoided ” military conscription in South Africa? Apparently it involves lots and lots of robots, and a cameo appearance from Bill Gates !

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Through its flagship Ewoyaa Project, discover how Atlantic Lithium is poised to help Ghana become a lithium production leader in West Africa. The post Charging the change: How Atlantic Lithium is perfectly positioned to help meet surging lithium demand appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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