
2016 Nissan LEAF's new 30 kW battery delivers 172 kilometre range
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 September 2015Despite the US-bound 2016 Nissan LEAF looking like its predecessor, the Japanese carmaker has fitted a new 30 kW battery that offers up a 172 kilometre driving range. FULL STORY >

BMW and GridCars putting a spark in the electric car industry
By Staff Writer 6 July 2015Deena Govender, Head of Customer Relations at BMW South Africa says South Africa will follow the early adopter technology curve with electric or plug-in-hybrid EVs. FULL STORY >

Schneider Electric aims to bring portable power to the people
By Staff Writer 1 July 2015Schneider Electric is commercialising its solar powered portable LED lamps with mobile phone charger, the Mobiya TS 120S, to offer reliable and affordable products to people living without electricity access. FULL STORY >

Nissan and BMW partnering to increase EV charging capacity in SA
By Staff Writer 25 May 2015One of the two leading EV suppliers in SA, Nissan and BMW partner up to improve the charging grid infrastructure in the country. FULL STORY >

Bringing power to the people
By Staff Writer 28 April 2015Electricity provision is a crisis in South Africa. The failure of a reliable energy supply to the South African economy will have long term consequences for economic growth. Most at risk from this slowdown in economic growth are the poor – and their children. ... FULL STORY >

Top 4 Electric Cars
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 August 2014As more automotive companies throw their weight behind cleaner energy and electric cars, we detail some of the best in the industry today. FULL STORY >

Harley-Davidson reveals its first electric motorcycle - Project LiveWire
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 June 2014The American motorcycle manufacturer head into uncharted territory with its newly unveiled Project LiveWire, set for testing across the US. FULL STORY >
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Apple reportedly developing heart attack detection device among others
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 February 2014It is now being reported that Apple has designs on expanding beyond the living room, with sources detailing future plans of entering cardiac monitors and electric cars. FULL STORY >

Nissan’s Leaf electric car purrs onto local roads
By Ryan Noik 25 November 2013Fresh from the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) last month, Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicle (EV) is apparently already making in-roads. FULL STORY >

Nissan and Eskom launches electric vehicle research project
By Hanleigh Daniels 29 May 2013Nissan and Eskom join forces on a three-year long local electric vehicle research project. FULL STORY >

How to save electricity on lighting
By Staff Writer 30 April 2013Local lighting retailer The Lighting Warehouse provides a few tips as to how to go about saving energy on lighting. FULL STORY >

Green News - February 2012
By Hanleigh Daniels 6 February 2012Getting some cash back for your tech waste, making wasteful chargers illegal and new lithium-air cell electric battery technology all form part of this month's Green News. FULL STORY >

Jaco van Loggerenberg on the Joule
By Mike Joubert 4 March 2010Conceived by Cape Townbased Optimal Energy and originally designed by South Africanborn Keith Helfet, South Africas very own allelectric car, Joule, will be proudly showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland this month. FULL STORY >

Radiant launches electricity usage monitor
By Mike Joubert 27 August 2009With Radiant\\\'s Owl youÔÇÖre able to monitor your homeÔÇÖs electricity usage on the spot. FULL STORY >

Ashtray Electric
By Andrew Gould 15 May 2009Rockers Ashtray Electric has just released their debut album called Bonjour. We spoke to guitarist Rudi Cronje about his special Fender Stratocaster, all things Mac and the benefits of a good cellphone. FULL STORY >
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