Crossing Africa in four small electric Citroëns
- New Energy Vehicles
- 17 October 2024
Exxon Mobil is set to unveil its long-awaited lithium strategy next Monday with an announcement that it aims to start production of the electric vehicle (EV) battery metal in Arkansas by 2026, according to a source with direct knowledge of the oil major's plans.
After years of accelerating growth, Europe's electric car sales appear to be entering a go-slow zone as drivers wait for better, cheaper models that are two to three years down the road.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is advancing its sustainability strategy for South Africa through a substantial investment in the local electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
The Japanese truck and bus manufacturer, Hino, has announced that it will follow its parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation, in championing a multiple powertrain pathway as it heads towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Electric vehicles are an important step towards a more sustainable society, but the cars and their batteries can do so much more than eliminate exhaust emissions.
JLR has confirmed that its state-of-the-art plant in Nitra, Slovakia, will produce electric vehicles as part of the company’s Reimagine Strategy, which will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030.
Stellantis and Orano announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and scrap from gigafactories.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has sought documents and issued subpoenas to Tesla as it scrutinises the automaker's driver-assistance system Autopilot and vehicle driving range, among other issues.
Volvo Car South Africa announced that the latest iteration of its Driving Journal application is now extended to all battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in South Africa.
US President Joe Biden travelled to Philadelphia last week to announce the recipients of R132 billion in federal grants across 16 states for the development of seven regional hydrogen hubs, advancing a key part of a plan to decarbonise the US economy.
In anticipation of the arrival of more fully electric vehicles, the 4Wheels Motor Group in Mahikeng installed its first charging station at its multi-franchise retail operations in the North-West capital city.
While more and more electric passenger vehicles are entering South Africa, it is the huge advantage in commercial applications that is getting the attention of big companies.
The auto battery parts joint venture between Volkswagen's PowerCo and Belgian materials firm Umicore has chosen Poland as the site for its first factory, the German automaker announced on 7 October, according to Reuters.
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