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Electric Vehicle Aims for FOURTH World Record

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Their names alone are enough to send shivers down the spine of any automobile fan: The legendary hill climb on Pikes Peak, the famous Nürburgring-Nordschleife, and the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed. The fully-electric Volkswagen ID.R holds spectacular records at each of these prestigious motorsport venues. But that’s not all. The sports car will take on its next record attempt in September: The ID.R will set a target time on Tianmen Mountain in China. The goal for this extraordinary outing … [Read more...] about Electric Vehicle Aims for FOURTH World Record

Green tips to help save cash at home

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July is Savings Month in South Africa and the bleak reality is that households are only saving 0.2% of their income; research indicates that nearly 70% of South Africans do not save, and those who do unfortunately start too late. When you say ‘yes’ to spending more on electricity and water at home, you’re saying ‘no’ to using that cash for something else like contributing to your savings. Eskom has already increased the electricity price by 9.4% in April, and in 2020 and 2021 the price will … [Read more...] about Green tips to help save cash at home

This is the Lonely Voice in the EV Wilderness Speaking….

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Earlier this month the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in the UK's Department for Transport announced the opening of consultations on Proposals to alter existing residential and non-residential building regulations to include electric vehicle infrastructure requirements. The above consultation will close at 11:45pm on 7 October 2019. The UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles is proposing to: alter building regulations for new residential buildings to include requirements for electric … [Read more...] about This is the Lonely Voice in the EV Wilderness Speaking….

New recycling process to help tackle the world’s plastic waste problem

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Jaguar Land Rover is trialling an innovative recycling process which converts plastic waste into a new premium grade material that could feature on future vehicles. It’s estimated that the amount of waste plastic is predicted to exceed 12 million tonnes globally by 2050*. Today, not all of this plastic can be recycled for use in automotive applications – especially in vehicle parts that are required to meet the most exacting safety and quality standards. Working in conjunction with … [Read more...] about New recycling process to help tackle the world’s plastic waste problem

Smarter Mobility: The key to growing an inclusive nation

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The Nelson Mandela University uYilo eMobility Programme’s Director, Mr Hiten Parmar will participate as speaker at the inaugural Smarter Mobility Africa summit at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, International Convention Centre during 1st and 2nd October 2019. The national uYilo eMobility Programme, established in 2013 as an initiative of the Technology Innovation Agency (Act 26 of 2008) to enable, facilitate and mobilise electric mobility in South Africa through supporting facilities and … [Read more...] about Smarter Mobility: The key to growing an inclusive nation

Government must answer for inaction regarding polluted Fish River

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Dear MyPE The inaction of the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation, as well as the Chris Hani District Municipality in remedying the constant flow of raw sewage into the Great Fish River has now reached crisis proportions. It has been more than a week since I wrote to the Green Scorpions to intervene and investigate the flow of untreated wastewater into the Great Fish River. This is caused by the total shutdown of the wastewater treatment plant near Cradock in the Inxuba Yethemba … [Read more...] about Government must answer for inaction regarding polluted Fish River

Surf the Crest (Safely) with a ‘Top Secret’ Electric Cruising Catamaran

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Nick O'Kelly interviewed South African Catamaran owner, Rean Snyman who recently converted the diesel engines on his Ocean 580 Cruising Catamaran, Top Secret, to Electric motors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nchKhM_TxYk&feature=youtu.be&t=798 Rean Snyman says; "I would say that any boat producer today, making a production boat, that doesn't consider electric (propulsion) isn't doing their research and they are going to lose out. It's a no-brainer. Battery technology is all … [Read more...] about Surf the Crest (Safely) with a ‘Top Secret’ Electric Cruising Catamaran

Shaun on EV Ownership

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Shaun says Yes with regards to an Electrical Vehicle. Shaun has the following thoughts on EV's: I think I would love the responsiveness. Exhausting toxins into the very air one is breathing is madness, one wouldn't drink from a river with a pipe pouring toxins into the driver upstream would one? Charging from solar at home and not having to pay any electricity or petrol fees for short town trips would put a smile on my face. … [Read more...] about Shaun on EV Ownership

Collaboration seeks to advance development of electrification technology

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The joint investment in research and development, engineering and procurement will provide the necessary economies of scale to support increased consumer adoption of electric vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group yesterday confirmed they are joining forces to develop next generation Electric Drive Units (EDUs) in a move that will support the advancement of electrification technologies, a central part of the automotive industry’s transition to an ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, … [Read more...] about Collaboration seeks to advance development of electrification technology

Samukelo on EV Ownership

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Samukelo says Yes with regards to an Electrical Vehicle. Samukelo has the following thoughts on EV's: I already own a Mercedes hybrid and the economy is incredible. I'm now looking for an all electric vehicle and the huge savings that come from driving an electric car. I enjoy the silence as there is no traditional engine. I really wish the Hyundai Kona electric can be launched in South Africa as it has a longer range than the likes of BMW i3 - which I've set my eyes on. And the prospect of … [Read more...] about Samukelo on EV Ownership

Three More Awards for Electric Vehicle

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The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has won Best Electric Powertrain, Best New Engine, and the 350 to 450PS category at The International Engine + Powertrain of the Year Awards. Announced at the Engine Expo + The Powertrain Technology Show in Stuttgart, the panel of 70 expert motoring journalists from 31 countries took into account key characteristics including performance, driveability, energy efficiency and refinement. These three titles recognise the technical excellence of the I-PACE’s zero … [Read more...] about Three More Awards for Electric Vehicle

Just how DID the EV’s do at this years Jaguar Simola Hillclimb?

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Knsyna once again hosted the annual Jaguar Simola Hillclimb from 3 to 5 May 2019. Rain and wind did much to dampen the record breaking times of the previous year and many 'interruptions' served to delay the timeous completion of the racing. The teams that had the best chances of a win on the day were apparent from the word go with their professionalism and impeccably prepared cars. MyPE was there to see the Electric Vehicles which had entered the hillclimb for the first time in the event's … [Read more...] about Just how DID the EV’s do at this years Jaguar Simola Hillclimb?

For Those NOT Going to Knysna This Weekend….. #JustBoasting

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OR, for those not invited to the Jaguar VIP tent.... For the first time this year's Jaguar Simola Hillclimb will feature the I-Pace Electric Vehicle and one of the drivers will be Port Elizabeth's Michael Briggs. MyPE will be in the Jaguar VIP tent experiencing all the action and catching up with young Michael Briggs who was a scholar with the Editor's brother, also Michael, at the Technical High School too many years ago to mention.... The 10th anniversary of the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb, … [Read more...] about For Those NOT Going to Knysna This Weekend….. #JustBoasting

The Unique EV That Won 3 International Awards

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The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE, with over 11,000 deliveries worldwide to date, has completed an historic treble at the 2019 World Car Awards. Not only has it won the coveted 2019 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year titles – equalling the success of the F-PACE in 2017 – it has also been named World Green Car. I-PACE is the first model ever to win three World Car titles in the 15-year history of the awards. This latest win for the I-PACE, awarded at the New York … [Read more...] about The Unique EV That Won 3 International Awards