This highly compact gearbox caters for all driving situations with a single gear The ID.32 from Volkswagen enters the new era of e-mobility – quietly but with full power. After all, the typical properties of the electric drive system change the way in which power is transmitted. The powerful APP310 e-drive unit transmits power to the driven wheels using an extremely compact gearbox. The ID.3’s single gear is able to cope with all driving situations. The mechanism used has only a small number … [Read more...] about Would you Drive a Single Gear Vehicle?
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Volkswagen launches electric mobility pilot project in South Africa
South Africa becomes the second country after Rwanda to introduce Volkswagen electric vehicles in Africa Volkswagen has taken the first step in its journey towards electric mobility in South Africa through the launch of the e-Golf pilot project. The e-Golf pilot project will see six fully electric vehicles being tested by motoring and lifestyle media, selected dealers as well as Volkswagen employees in an effort to gain valuable consumer insights into the varying experiences of driving and … [Read more...] about Volkswagen launches electric mobility pilot project in South Africa
Guess which African country is FIRST to introduce Volkswagen Electric Vehicles
EDITOR: We in South Africa seem to be losing the plot - we have the skills and the ability to be first - we just do not seem to be able to implement/touch down/score... Kigali / Uitenhage - In a first for the African continent, the Volkswagen Brand has launched a pilot project in partnership with Siemens to test the feasibility of electric mobility in an African country. The pilot project, which will form part of Volkswagen's operations in Rwanda, was officially announced today by … [Read more...] about Guess which African country is FIRST to introduce Volkswagen Electric Vehicles
What you should know when buying a car
WesBank has introduced a handy eBook to help graduates and first-time car buyers understand the ins and outs of making long-term purchase agreements. The eBook, titled Adulting 101 - a practical car buying guide for young professionals, was launched at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Conference and Career Expo which took place earlier this month. Discussions around finance and car buying featured prominently amongst young people who attended the WesBank-facilitated … [Read more...] about What you should know when buying a car
Are you a “It Will Never Work” Kind?
It was not so long ago that walking along the streets was an exercise in olfactory sensitivity. Mankind's only source of transport was via horse and horse emissions were kinda crap. The doomsayers, the "it will never work" camp were up in arms when Henry Ford got going with his "You can have it in any colour so long as it's black" campaign to sell cars to every man and his dog. Somehow - the farmers, the saddle makers, the cart creators, the crap sweepers, the feed merchants, the … [Read more...] about Are you a “It Will Never Work” Kind?
Launch of SA’s Electric Vehicle Technology Centre at NMMU
Key players in the future of motoring gathered at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University today for the launch of South Africa's Electric Vehicle Technology Centre. Industry representatives from BMW, Eskom, Sasol, Nissan, PowerTech and Siemens, experts from the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) that is funding the multi-million centre and chairperson of its board Dr Mamphela Ramphele attended the opening from 10:00 am at the university's new state-of-the-art Engineering building on North … [Read more...] about Launch of SA’s Electric Vehicle Technology Centre at NMMU
