Electric Vehicles
BMW electric vehicle sales doubled.
The BMW Group sold a total of 128,196 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles in the first nine months of 2022. This is more than double its BEV sales in the same period of last year (+114.8%).
Editor Wakesho
Electric Vehicles
We must opt for electric vehicles now.
As a continent, we need to start laying strategies and encouraging citizens to start importing electric vehicles through the establishment of public charging stations at major hubs.
Energy
Electric Car Battery Life Explained.
Electric vehicles use large batteries to store the electricity needed to power the motor(s). When those batteries' power is depleted, EV owners must stop to recharge before hitting the road again.
Electric Vehicles
What is the newest battery technology?
The global climate crisis calls for all to choose clean and renewable energies to power our vehicles. Currently, lithium-ion batteries are the majority that provide energy to cars.
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Do electric cars actually save you money?
There’s a whole lot to consider when weighing up the cost of running an electric car vs gas/petrol car for those who don’t know their electric car kWh per km from their Kia Niro EV, so it’s best to break each topic down to see which option will save you the most money in the long run.
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Citroen unveils new logo.
Citroen has revealed the design of its new logo, set to take pride of place on the French car-maker’s new models from the middle of 2023. The 10th logo design in the 103-year history of the French company
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EV Brands Coming to South Africa.
The market for electric vehicles in South Africa is on the rise as more brands are ready to invest in the country. In 2021 there was a recorded 218 EVs in the country currently EVs only account for less than 0.05% of total vehicle sales in the country.
Electric Vehicles
South Africa, Kenya and Morocco invest in electric car charging stations.
Electric cars charging stations is becoming popular in Africa as a result of investors look to exploit what will develop into a multimillion-dollar market driven by a growing demand for e-mobility.
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The journey of electric cars in Africa.
The electric vehicle journey began in 2004 when one cape town based company, Optimal Energy, put into work the concept of locally made EVs. By 2008, the company unveiled the Joule, Africa’s first locally manufactured EV at the Paris Motor Show.
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Africa's inaugural E-mobility week will happen in October.
The E-mobility week will take place in October 2022. The event is aimed at recognizing and stimulating discussions around the milestones, challenges, and opportunities in scaling electric mobility on the continent.
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All eyes on Africa: Zambia and DRC to partner in manufacturing EV battery.
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed cooperating agreements to start manufacturing electric batteries. The agreement which includes the clean energy sector will explore minerals rich in both countries
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BYD plans to build a factory in Thailand.
Chinese EV giant BYD is planning to open its first passenger factory in Thailand. According to the press release, BYD has signed a contract to buy land and build a factory for new energy passenger cars