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Two suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen cellphone batteries – Gqeberha in the News

29 May 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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Two suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen cellphone batteries: Vodacom tower batteries valued at R250 000-00 was confiscated. Two males aged 27 and 29 were arrested and will appear before the Cradock Magistrates Court on Monday, 31 May 2021on charges relating ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. One dead, several injured in collision involving a taxi in Durban: One person has died and several other passengers have been injured in a collision between a taxi and a light delivery … [Read more...] about Two suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen cellphone batteries – Gqeberha in the News

10 arrested for stolen cellphone tower batteries worth more than R100K – Port Elizabeth in the News

26 April 2020 By Port Elizabethan

10 arrested for stolen cellphone tower batteries worth more than R100K: Port Elizabeth - Dedicated teamwork by South African Police Service (SAPS) detectives in Hankey, west of Port Elizabeth, has led to the successful apprehension of ten suspects, aged between 21 and 51, ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 200 Cuban medics to help SA fight Covid-19: In Port Elizabeth alone 160 cases have been registered as result of two funerals, and the 40 cases in the coastal town of Port St Johns … [Read more...] about 10 arrested for stolen cellphone tower batteries worth more than R100K – Port Elizabeth in the News

Considering Solar and Batteries? Here goeth the lesson! – MyPR.co.za

5 February 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Considering Solar and Batteries? Here goeth the lesson!: With Solar Panels, an Inverter and Batteries you will at least be saving money via self consumption AND escaping the vagaries of loadshedding. Alan from Straton Solar says that he experiences many people coming to him for a loadshedding solution and wanting a solution that is equal to the price they would pay on a generator OR they come with quotes from companies that are basically stationers or computer part suppliers or some such and … [Read more...] about Considering Solar and Batteries? Here goeth the lesson! – MyPR.co.za

Willard Batteries Beach Cleanup Initiative Set for September – MyPR.co.za

14 August 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Willard Batteries Beach Cleanup Initiative Set for September: Beach cleanup Initiative As a follow up to the launch of the limited-edition Willard BLUE battery, aimed at highlighting the threat that plastic poses to oceans and beaches, Willard Batteries in partnership with The Beach Co-op has scheduled beach clean-ups in the Western Cape, PE and KZN in September. “Willard is working with The Beach Co-op, an NGO committed to improving and ensuring the health of our oceans. As part of the … [Read more...] about Willard Batteries Beach Cleanup Initiative Set for September – MyPR.co.za

PE Business News: Suspects arrested after stealing car batteries in Port Elizabeth

18 January 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Suspects arrested after stealing car batteries in Port Elizabeth: Police in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, arrested three men who allegedly stole 15 car batteries from a business in North End during the early hours of Friday morning. Police spokesperson Colonel ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Thieves steal 15 car batteries in PE: Police in Port Elizabeth have arrested three men who stole 15 car batteries from a business in North … [Read more...] about PE Business News: Suspects arrested after stealing car batteries in Port Elizabeth

A new era of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries

25 December 2018 By Port Elizabethan

A new era of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries: Africa’s   first   internationally   accredited   testing    facility for lithium-ion batteries is situated at Nelson Mandela University. This has been achieved through the intensive facilitation and activities of the uYilo eMobility Technology Innovation Programme.   Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about A new era of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries

What Size Inverter do I need for Loadshedding?

13 December 2018 By Alan Straton

Straton Solar Inverters for Loadshedding

In order to determine the inverter and battery size required you will need to get that calculator out. For the Inverter Calculation: Decide what appliances you want to power during an outage - normally TV, Beer Fridge, Router, Small LED Bedside Lamp, Laptop Make a note of the Wattage as displayed on the back of each device Add all the Wattage numbers up together The wattage numbers will give you the inverter size - normally 600W is sufficient Battery Size Calculation: … [Read more...] about What Size Inverter do I need for Loadshedding?

Batteries and Electric Vehicles Conference 2018

30 October 2018 By Port Elizabethan

Batteries and Electric Vehicles Conference 2018: The Batteries & Electric Vehicles Conference 2018 is all charged up for Monday and Tuesday, October 29 and 30. The conference, taking place in Nelson Mandela Bay has attracted speakers and delegates from around the world. Source: News Latest News. Entrepreneurs key to fixing economy: Politicians are not going to fix South Africa’s economy – rather we need to look to entrepreneurs. These were the words of Professor … [Read more...] about Batteries and Electric Vehicles Conference 2018

Batteries and Electric Vehicles Conference 2018

26 October 2018 By Port Elizabethan

Batteries and Electric Vehicles Conference 2018: The Batteries & Electric Vehicles Conference 2018 is all charged up for Monday and Tuesday, October 29 and 30. The conference, taking place in Nelson Mandela Bay has attracted speakers and delegates from around the world. Source: News Latest News. Entrepreneurs key to fixing economy: Politicians are not going to fix South Africa’s economy – rather we need to look to entrepreneurs. These were the words of Professor … [Read more...] about Batteries and Electric Vehicles Conference 2018

International two-day conference in Port Elizabeth

25 October 2018 By Alan Straton

Nissan Leaf uYilo

The Batteries & Electric Vehicles Conference 2018 is all charged up for Monday and Tuesday, October 29 and 30. The conference, taking place in Nelson Mandela Bay has attracted speakers and delegates from around the world. Organised by and hosted by the national uYilo eMobility Programme, the Batteries and Electric Vehicle Conference will be held at Nelson Mandela University, Engineering Building (276), Gardham Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. With a global thought leadership focus on … [Read more...] about International two-day conference in Port Elizabeth

PE in the news: PE cellphone tower batteries stolen

7 June 2018 By Port Elizabethan

PE cellphone tower batteries stolen: Ten Vodacom cellphone tower batteries were recovered after a shootout with Port Elizabeth police at about 3am on Wednesday morning. Police recovered the batteries, valued at about R36 000, after a tip-off that four men were stealing them from a tower in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. The incredible rise of Siya Kolisi from impoverished township to leading South Africa against England as the Springboks' first black rugby captain: For all of us … [Read more...] about PE in the news: PE cellphone tower batteries stolen

PE in the news: PE cellphone tower batteries stolen

7 June 2018 By Port Elizabethan

PE cellphone tower batteries stolen: Ten Vodacom cellphone tower batteries were recovered after a shootout with Port Elizabeth police at about 3am on Wednesday morning. Police recovered the batteries, valued at about R36 000, after a tip-off that four men were stealing them from a tower in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. The incredible rise of Siya Kolisi from impoverished township to leading South Africa against England as the Springboks' first black rugby captain: For all of us … [Read more...] about PE in the news: PE cellphone tower batteries stolen

NMMU leading national research on batteries for electric cars

19 August 2014 By Port Elizabethan

Ernst Ferg

Pressure to reduce CO2 emissions in cars has led to the development of a "stop-start" system, which automatically switches off a car's engine when it comes to a standstill in traffic jams or at traffic lights, and restarts it as soon as the driver presses the clutch pedal or releases the brake. A number of new cars on South Africa's roads boast this new system - but they are dependent on advanced lead-acid batteries, which are currently only produced overseas and imported by the automotive … [Read more...] about NMMU leading national research on batteries for electric cars

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