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Company receives a Queen’s Award
10th June 2022

Combustion management solutions provider Autoflame Engineering is delighted to announce that the company has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. 


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Company adds two new boiler rental units
10th June 2022

Local boiler and burner supplier Combustion Technology has added two new boiler rental units to its rental offering. 


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Automation supplier launches MV VSDs
3rd June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Earlier this month electrification and automation product supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) extended their portfolio with the launch of the high-performance and cost-effective Delta MVF23/MVF20 series... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Converting truck fleets to LNG could reduce transport costs by 30% – Renergen
1st June 2022 By: Darren Parker

With diesel prices at a record high, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has the potential to lower the transportation costs of major logistics companies by up to 30%, LNG and helium developer Renergen CEO... 


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Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


UK sustainable logistics company secures Fortune 500 customer as it transitions from startup phase
13th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

UK-based sustainable logistics company Magway has secured its first commercial customer in the form of a large Fortune 500 multinational group, says CEO and founder – and South African – Rupert... 


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Heavy-duty forklift trucks offer notable payloads
29th April 2022

Heavy lifting solutions provider Criterion Equipment’s versatile range of forklift manufacturer Toyo Carriers Manufacturing (TCM) forklift trucks comprises robust machines for handling goods in all... 


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Magway secures its first big (Fortune 500) customer
20th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

UK-based sustainable logistics company Magway has secured its first commercial customer in the form of a large Fortune 500 multinational group, says CEO and founder – and South African – Rupert... 


uYilo programme manager Edem Foli
eMobility programme commemorates first year of operation
4th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Electric vehicle (EV) advocacy initiative the uYilo eMobility Programme has commemorated its first year as an implementing partner on the South Africa-UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate... 


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Rolls-Royce partners with Luxaviation to pursue electric air mobility ventures
14th February 2022 By: Donna Slater

Vehicle propulsion systems manufacturer Rolls-Royce and luxury jet and helicopter service provider Luxaviation Group have agreed, through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to collaborate on... 


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Bolt welcomes inclusion of e-hailing drivers under Taxi Relief Fund
27th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

Bolt, the mobility service that currently connects more than 25 000 drivers with passengers across South Africa, says it welcomes the launch of government's Covid-19 Taxi Relief Fund (TRF).  The... 


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Shoprite creates on-demand JV with RTT to strengthen e-commerce activities
5th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite Group has entered into a joint venture (JV) with its existing Checkers Sixty60 logistics partner, the RTT Group, in which both parties will own 50%.  The transaction follows the rapid... 


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Cartrack owner acquires 70.1% of Picup Technologies in R70-million deal
14th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Karooooo has acquired 70.1% of Picup Technologies (Picup) in a deal valued at R70-million.  Karooooo owns 100% of Cartrack, a mobility software-as-a-service (Saas) platform that maximises the value... 


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US moves to secure critical minerals for EV supply chain
20th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Modern civilisation was built on fossil fuels, with the invention and commercialisation of the internal combustion engine during the 1800s setting the stage for petroleum-based vehicles to be... 


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The MyMiX app increases driver accountability through the monitoring of drivers
New app tracks, assesses driver behaviour
21st May 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Telematics tracking solutions provider MiX Telematics has developed the MyMiX Tracking app to track and assess driver behaviour without the need for embedded hardware. MyMiX Tracking leverages... 


E-hailing platform Bolt launches women-only service
2nd February 2021 By: Irma Venter

E-hailing platform Bolt has launched a women-only service that enables women passengers to request rides from women drivers only. Women passengers who request the service will only connect with... 


DAMAGE CONTROL
The Tyre Damage Monitoring System uses algorithms to detect and predict failures before they become catastrophic
New real-time monitoring system enhances safety
4th December 2020

Automotive and truck parts manufacturer Bridgestone in collaboration with technology company Microsoft has developed a unique and innovative monitoring system to detect tyre damage issues in... 


Alon Lits
Ex-Uber South Africa boss appointed chairperson of emergency dispatch platform
12th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Security and safety platform Aura has appointed Alon Lits as its chairperson with immediate effect. Lits is the former Uber sub-Saharan Africa GM. 


UP, CSIR sign collaboration agreement on smart transport, cities 
UP, CSIR sign collaboration agreement on smart transport, cities 
23rd July 2020 By: Irma Venter

The University of Pretoria (UP) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), have signed a memorandum of agreement to... 


Intelligent transport system community severely impacted on by Covid-19 
19th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the local intelligent transport system (ITS) community, says Intelligent Transport Society South Africa (ITSSA) CEO Dr Paul Vorster. The ITTSA... 


Battery metals traceability project launched to enhance sustainability of industry
2nd June 2020 By: Donna Slater

Finland-based research, development and innovation organisation VTT says the success of electric vehicles (EVs) may be determined by production methods and information on the origins of battery... 


Programme to help startup drone companies launched in Gauteng
13th March 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The first drone (unmanned air vehicle) start-up accelerator programme in Africa was recently launched in Katlehong, south east of Johannesburg. (Katlehong lies within the City of Ekurhuleni.) The... 


BMW, ACSA launch EV charging stations at three airports
BMW, ACSA launch EV charging stations at three airports
8th January 2020

In an effort to push the boundaries of innovation through partnerships, and to improve the customer experience, Airports Company South Africa and BMW South Africa have launched BMW ChargeNow... 


Device to prevent tyre flat spots in hobby and sports cars
6th December 2019 By: Schalk Burger

The No More Flat Spot device prevents flat spots from forming on the tyres of recreational, hobby and sporting vehicles by inflating cushions beneath a vehicle and lifting it off the wheels, says... 


JASON BRUNNINGER
Advances in infrastructure are needed for the electrification of buses in Southern Africa
Bus and coach sector enjoys uptick
22nd November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Despite a difficult economic climate for most industries, there has been increased demand in the local bus and coach sector in the second half of 2019. “The demand for reliable, safe transport for... 


GOING FOR GOLD
The gold programme includes an array of driver-coaching tools to ensure that risky driver behaviour can be addressed proactively
Value-added service to enhance in-vehicle video camera solution
22nd November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Fleet and mobile asset management solutions group MiX Telematics has launched the gold MiX Vision Bureau Service, which further extends the value of the in-vehicle MiX Vision video camera solution.... 


Customisable tool offers logistics optimisation, quality control
22nd November 2019 By: Schalk Burger

A digital logistics planning tool developed by information technology logistics solutions company MacMobile provides a range of planning and optimisation capabilities for secondary distribution... 


INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
Cummins has been using Euro 5 technology since 2010 and Euro 6 technology since 2014
Alternative methods for emissions control created
23rd August 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Owing to stringent emission regulations regarding the quality of fuel supplied in South Africa, diesel and alternative fuel engines supplier Cummins South Africa offers engine after-treatment in... 


SHOWCASING EVENT
Iveco’s focus on safety was highlighted with the launch of its after-market rollover kit
Saboa event discusses national industry, creates brand awareness
23rd August 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Industry association the Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) hosted its annual conference and exhibition on July 31 and August 1, during which exhibitors promoted new innovations and... 


 Newcomer Zeelo seeks active growth in South Africa’s mobility market
Newcomer Zeelo seeks active growth in South Africa’s mobility market
15th August 2019 By: Irma Venter

Looking to go to that big concert or rugby game, but not keen to drive home after a drink or two, or to travel at night? Newly launched mobility service Zeelo hopes to provide a solution to these... 


CSIR senior engineer hopeful that study paves way for better roads, safer vehicles
26th July 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has combined its tyre testing and stress-in-motion system (SIMS) technologies, CSIR smart mobility senior engineer Robert Berman told... 


How technology is starting to change logistics ecosystems
How technology is starting to change logistics ecosystems
19th July 2019 By: Schalk Burger

New technologies being applied to supply chains – helping to digitalise them further – can provide significant intelligence that will improve control and streamline business processes. This will be... 


Aurecon COO Dr Gustav Rohde
Aurecon highlights potential of tech to transform the transport industry
8th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Many stakeholders believe the transport industry is on the cusp of disruptive transformation, as big as with the advent of the motorcar in the early 1900s. The only way for the South African... 


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