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New Class 4, 5 vehicles optimised for net-zero emissions
Published: 03 May 24
Commercial electric truck brand RIZON, the newest brand of all-electric trucks manufactured by Daimler Truck, announced the Canadian launch of its Class 4 and 5 vehicles. The RIZON brand was presented in Canada for the first time at Truck World in Toronto, which took place from April 18 to 20 – and will be available to Canadian customers for the first time with pre-orders set to begin in June 2024.
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RFA helps to address cross-border challenges
Published: 03 May 24
The Road Freight Association (RFA) – the largest national trade association in South Africa – is concerned about cross-border transport and the associated regulatory and traffic challenges. Three issues frequently occur at the border post precinct that either influence travel time or physically manifest at the border crossing, RFA CEO Gavin Kelly tells Engineering News.
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Braking company developing Africa presence
Published: 03 May 24
According to a report by the African Development Bank in the ‘Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook of Africa’ publication, 11 African countries featured in the world’s 20 fastest growing economies in 2023, which is why braking systems manufacturer and supplier of safety-critical subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles Knorr-Bremse sees significant growth potential on the continent. Considering the increasing likelihood of opportunities, the German company has plans to expand further into Africa.
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Biofibre project to enhance competitiveness
Published: 03 May 24
Government economic programme Coega Development Corporation, in partnership with scientific and technology research organisation Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have embarked on an initiative known as the Biofibre Hub Project. Positioned within the expansive 9 003 ha Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, this project seeks to harness the potential of plant-based fibres, particularly bast and leaf fibres, to innovate in the automotive sector and beyond.
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Data, drones can improve local agriculture
Published: 03 May 24
Smart technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned vehicles, can counter various challenges in the agricultural sector, boosting productivity, reducing costs and assisting in preserving precious resources, says drone technology company DJI product manager Ruan Botha. Innovative solutions are required for long-term sustainability and growth amid the host of challenges impacting the agriculture industry, he asserts.
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Access to farming equipment boosts mechanisation
Published: 03 May 24
Agricultural technology company Hello Tractor, celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, aims to improve small-scale farming practices through its app Hello Tractor, which facilitates increased access to farming equipment. With a core focus on improving African agriculture through mechanisation, Hello Tractor aims to make its services more farmer-friendly, deepen its impact and expand its reach, says Hello Tractor founder and CEO Jehiel Oliver.
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South African tech startups have three more days to enter Irish Tech Challenge
Published: 02 May 24
High-impact South African startups have until May 5 to submit their applications for the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, which promises to provide winners global market access. The challenge is a partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency, and implementing partners, University of the Witwatersrand’s Tshimologong Digital Precinct, and Dogpatch Labs in Ireland.
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Former Audi SA head moves to Ford as sales director
Published: 02 May 24
Ford South Africa has appointed Ryan Searle as its new sales director, effective May 1. Searle joins Ford after six years as the head of Volkswagen passenger sales where he was responsible for sales and market share performance for its South African dealer network, including sales strategy and demand planning for the various sales channels.
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Lower income consumers are being priced out of the car market – TransUnion
Published: 02 May 24
TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik says a tough economic environment characterised by cost-of-living challenges, high fuel costs and currency depreciations have resulted in a notable decline in vehicle sales and financing in South Africa. However, while this contraction is expected to persist, manufacturers and dealerships are stepping up their efforts to help consumers enter, or re-enter the auto market, he notes.
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New Mulilo CEO says South Africa’s renewables, storage markets poised for exponential growth
Published: 02 May 24
Independent power producer Mulilo reports that Jan Fourie has officially assumed the role of CEO, where he will oversee the company’s growth ambitions in South Africa’s public-procurement and private-offtake markets for both renewable energy and battery storage. Fourie, who is an electrical engineer with a master’s in business administration, has 17 years of experience in the African power sector, most recently as a senior executive as Scatec.
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