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Spain commits billions to boost electric vehicle revolution

Spain will channel an impressive R27.6 billion into its electric vehicle (EV) sector next year, as part of a bold initiative to ensure that 95% of vehicles produced in the country are electric by 2035, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed recently.

  • 5 December 2025
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VWSA completes second phase of using solar power at plant

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has completed the second phase of its solar photovoltaic (PV) carport project in the employee car park and service centre at the Kariega manufacturing plant, further demonstrating its focus on renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing.

  • 3 December 2025
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Uber goes electric in South Africa

Uber announced the next phase of its low-cost mobility journey with the expansion of its Uber Moto product to include Uber Go Electric in South Africa.

  • 26 November 2025
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Two more off-grid charging stations under way

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) reached a major milestone in South Africa’s electric mobility transition with breaking ground for two off-grid, solar-powered ultra-fast EV-charging stations along the N3 corridor.

  • 26 November 2025
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Electric mobility skills: SA lays the groundwork for a new era

South Africa is entering a transformative phase in its automotive sector as experts and industry leaders meet Wednesday, 12 November, to begin shaping the country’s first nationally recognised qualification for electric vehicle (EV) servicing and maintenance.

  • 13 November 2025
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EV boom fuels semiconductor market surge

The automotive chip industry is set for remarkable expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $77.42 billion this year to $133.05 billion by the decade's end, according to research from MarketsandMarkets.

  • 12 November 2025
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Mercedes's paper-thin solar film turns entire car into power source

In a dramatic departure from bulky rooftop solar panels, Mercedes-Benz has engineered an almost impossibly thin photovoltaic coating that blankets entire vehicle surfaces, potentially adding thousands of kilometres to electric vehicles’ range annually without compromising design aesthetics.

  • 7 November 2025
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country the first EV to conquer Sani Pass

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is closing Transport Month with a historic milestone in electric mobility: the EX30 Cross Country has become the first fully electric vehicle (BEV) to successfully ascend Sani Pass, one of South Africa’s most iconic and demanding mountain routes.

  • 31 October 2025
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