President commits to ‘green’ industrialisation, EV production
The country will decommission and repurpose coal-fired power stations and invest in new low-carbon generation capacity, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
More South Africans see merits of electric vehicles
South Africans in the market for a car are developing an increased appetite for electric vehicles, with some planning a purchase in the next five years, says AutoTrader.
FlexClub unlocks vehicle leasing for on-demand SA workers
The local vehicle hiring marketplace signs global partnerships to provide an alternative to vehicle purchasing for customers and e-hailing partner drivers.
The online car retailer introduced business-to-consumer e-commerce capabilities earlier in the year and says the platform continues to show increasing uptake.
Tesla, VW dominate global electric vehicle sales in 2021
Despite supply chain constraints, global electric vehicle sales increased to 2.6 million units in the first half of 2021, with Tesla and Volkswagen leading the pack.
Ride-hailing firm DiDi expands services to Gauteng
The ride-hailing company readies to bring its service to SA’s economic hub, announcing launch plans for Johannesburg, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni on 23 August.