electric vehicles (evs)

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    The story of the Joule — SA's early attempt at becoming an EV giant

    The story of the Joule — SA's early attempt at becoming an EV giant South Africa was close to being one of the first countries to mass-produce passenger electric vehicles (EVs), but unrealistically ambitious sales targets and another costly failed government-funded scientific project saw Tesla...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple's head of hardware engineering leaves to join Rivian

    Apple's head of hardware engineering leaves to join Rivian An Apple Inc. veteran who led work on home devices and helped start efforts to develop an electric vehicle is leaving for Rivian Automotive Inc., marking yet another senior departure for the iPhone maker. DJ Novotney, a vice president...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    BYD executive warns Musk over Tesla's AI focus

    BYD executive warns Musk over Tesla's AI focus A senior executive at BYD Co. stoked the Chinese automaker’s rivalry with Tesla Inc., warning Elon Musk that he’ll face challenges in intelligent driving systems. BYD is “very strong now,” Zhao Changjiang, the head of sales for the firm’s Denza...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africa's first off-grid EV charging station to be completed by June

    South Africa's first off-grid EV charging station to be completed by June Zero Carbon Charge is set to complete South Africa's first fully off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging station by June 2024. That is according to comment from the company's co-founder and director, Andries Malherbe, in...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    New Panasonic battery could make EVs cheaper in 2024

    New Panasonic battery could make EVs cheaper in 2024 Panasonic Holdings Corp. plans to roll out the newest iteration of its electric vehicle battery cells with improved capacity as early as this calendar year, the chief technology officer for EV batteries said. A revamped version of its 2170...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    VW tests promising solid-state battery

    VW tests promising solid-state battery Volkswagen AG said its battery startup has seen promising results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the German carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive. A solid-state prototype from VW’s US partner...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    7 new EVs coming to SA in 2024

    7 new EVs coming to SA in 2024 There are at least seven new electric vehicle (EV) models launching in South Africa in 2024, according to the latest confirmed rollout plans from major car brands in the country. Unfortunately, none of the vehicle manufacturers with local plants or those with...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    BYD might have just passed Tesla as world's biggest EV maker

    BYD might have just passed Tesla as world's biggest EV maker Chinese automaker BYD Co. sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, meaning Tesla Inc. will need a record showing to maintain its No. 1 status when it unveils sales figures on Tuesday. China’s best-selling car brand...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Xiaomi's first-ever EV unveiled

    Xiaomi's first-ever EV unveiled The billionaire co-founder of Xiaomi Corp. unveiled the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) on Thursday, declaring ambitions to become a top global carmaker in 15 to 20 years and compete against Tesla Inc. and Porsche AG. The SU7, which stands for Speed Ultra...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    XC40 Recharge Twin reviewed — Hooked on a feeling

    XC40 Recharge Twin reviewed — Hooked on a feeling The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin is an excellent SUV for couples or small families, balancing itself in a sweet spot between excitement and comfort while making a good case for early electric vehicle (EV) adopters. Volvo Car South Africa provided...
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    Tesla officially launches Cybertruck

    Not long to go... Tesla pick-up to be revealed on 21 November, Musk says Tesla boss says electric pick-up truck – dubbed Cybertruck – will be shown later this month at an event in LA Tesla will unveil its long-awaited electric pick-up truck, dubbed Cybertruck, later this month, CEO Elon Musk...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Diesel vs Electric vs Petrol — greenest cars to drive in South Africa

    Diesel vs Electric vs Petrol — greenest cars to drive in South Africa Electric cars available in South Africa with comparable petrol or diesel equivalents generally have similar or lower carbon emissions, a recent MyBroadband comparison has shown. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    EVs getting tax measure boost in South Africa

    EVs getting tax measure boost in South Africa The South African government plans to implement tax and expenditure measures to support the automotive sector in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Delivering the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister of...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla shares shed almost fifth of value in two weeks

    Tesla shares shed almost fifth of value in two weeks Tesla Inc. shares are set to wipe out nearly one-fifth of their value in less than two weeks amid growing concerns that demand for electric cars is starting to weaken. The selloff started earlier this month when the electric-vehicle giant...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    BYD poised to pass Tesla in fully-electric car sales

    BYD poised to pass Tesla in fully-electric car sales BYD Co. is rapidly closing in on Tesla Inc. as the world’s biggest seller of pure electric vehicles, with surging profits underscoring its sales clout despite intensifying competition at home. Shares of the Hong Kong-listed Chinese...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Elon's fortune takes a hit — now only worth R4 trillion

    Elon's fortune takes a hit — now only worth R4 trillion Elon Musk’s fortune slumped by $16.1 billion (R304.72 billion) Thursday after Tesla Inc.’s weak third-quarter earnings weighed on shares. Musk, who is the richest person on the planet with a fortune of $209.6 billion (R3.99 trillion)...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cybertruck rolling out from November 2023

    Cybertruck rolling out from November 2023 Four years after its unveiling and two years after it was supposed to roll out, Tesla's much-anticipated Cybertruck electric bakkie is finally ready for delivery to customers. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is dialling back expectations for the company, as years...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Xiaomi could make EVs with Chery or other carmakers — Report

    Xiaomi could make EVs with Chery or other carmakers — Report Xiaomi Corp. has held talks with established automakers on potential production partnerships, people familiar with the matter said, as it waits for Beijing to approve a license that would give it the right to manufacture electric cars...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Ferrari CEO gives feedback on first fully-electric car after test drive

    Ferrari CEO gives feedback on first fully-electric car after test drive Ferrari NV’s first fully electric model will be one of the most highly anticipated products in automotive history, and Benedetto Vigna is relishing it. Just don’t expect the chief executive officer to let much slip about...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla cuts car prices in US again

    Tesla cuts car prices in US again Tesla Inc. cut prices on its most popular cars in the US again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates. The Model 3 sedan was lowered to $38,990 (R706,931) from $40,240 (R785,326), according to Tesla’s website.
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