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Volkswagen South Africa Showcases ID.4 & ID.Buzz Cargo At SA Auto Week

CleanTechnica EVs

The South African EV market is starting to pick up now after a slow start. Despite all this, a lot of progress has been made in South Africa’s […] High import tariffs levied on EVs as well as the lack of an EV policy and supportive frameworks have been some of the main barriers to adoption.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor plans to introduce its e-power hybrid technology car in Tunisia, its Africa head said on Tuesday, as part of plans to test demand in the African market for electric vehicles. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership.

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BYD to unveil electrified pickup truck at Beijing Auto Show

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BYD is expected to unveil its electrified pickup truck at the Beijing Auto Show on April 25. Given that the automaker’s other electric vehicles (EVs) are called the Seal and Dolphin, BYD’s pickup truck definitely follows the sea animal theme. As such, Shark is a hybrid vehicle but falls under the new energy vehicle category.

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

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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. Aluminum is a natural choice to make vehicles lighter and more efficient, and provides numerous additional benefits to enhance vehicle design, durability and safety.

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BYD’s New Shark PHEV Pickup Could Be A Good Option For Some African Markets

CleanTechnica EVs

Pickups are a big deal in several traditional auto markets as well as in smaller markets in Africa. About 60,000 Toyota Hilux pickups are sold in South Africa each year and a similar number in Australia. This is excluding sales of other popular pickups such as the Ford Ranger and.

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BYD Shark pickup truck to debut in Mexico this month

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The Chinese automaker was initially rumored to unveil it at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024. The BYD Shark was pitted against electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning. The Chinese automaker has been reportedly looking at sites in the area for an electric vehicle manufacturing plant.

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Toyota Fortuner gets mild hybrid tech, but will it come to India? Check details

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 Apr 2024, 08:05 AM In addition to the mild-hybrid system, the new Toyota Fortuner MHEV also features the Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite with a 360-degree camera. Hybrid vehicles have been gaining traction in the global automotive market, offering a blend of traditional combustion engines and electric power.

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