Engineering News | New Technology https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/new-technology Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:21:29 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Hino introduces diesel-electric hybrid truck; readies to test prototype dual-fuel truck https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hino-introduces-diesel-electric-hybrid-truck-readies-to-test-prototype-dual-fuel-truck-2026-06-04 Irma Venter TRUCKS Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200 722885 1780581116 1780575960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276907_resized_hinonampo20261022.jpeg 511 287 Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen combustion engine trucks, aims for pre-2030 launch https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/volvo-trucks-tests-hydrogen-combustion-engine-trucks-aims-for-pre-2030-launch-2026-06-01 Irma Venter TRUCKS Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200 722578 1780319797 1780319700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275809_resized_volvotruckshydrogen202611022.jpeg Volvo's hydrogen combustion engine truck 511 287 Ferrari launches its first ever fully electric car https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ferrari-launches-its-first-ever-fully-electric-car-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200 722468 1780058476 1780058280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275470_resized_ferrariluce20261.jpeg The Ferrari Luce 511 287 Toyota, govt hand over locally developed hydrogen refuelling station https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-government-hand-over-locally-developed-hydrogen-refuelling-station-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721706 1779779171 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 The case for EVs strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721703 1779779172 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 US firm introduces armoured DC motors https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/us-firm-introduces-armoured-dc-motors-2026-05-29 Keabetswe Shilakwe New Technology Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721106 1779779163 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272144_resized_wolongmotor05261022.jpg PROVEN DESIGN The MD600Z combines the proven electrical design of the original MD600 series with modern MD800 mechanical and thermal enhancements 511 287 No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/no-sweet-spot-found-yet-as-govt-auto-industry-mull-shoring-up-local-manufacturing-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721705 1779779172 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Clean record for Fidelity Services’ new-tech cash-in-transit vehicles https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/auto-create-word-id-edit-word-id-2026-05-27 Irma Venter LOGISTICS Wed, 27 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200 722231 1779891898 1779885180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274717_resized_wahlbartmannfidelityservicesgroupceo1022.jpeg Wahl Bartmann 511 287 Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-new-xenon-bakkie-2026-05-25 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Mon, 25 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 722041 1779716415 1779713820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274121_resized_tataaceproev1022.jpeg The Ace Pro small electric truck 511 287 Golden Arrow targets 6m km electric bus run this year, considering wheeling options https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/golden-arrow-expects-electric-buses-to-run-6-million-km-this-year-mulls-wheeling-options-2026-05-22 Irma Venter ELECTRIC BUSES Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721170 1779170321 1779400800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Nearly 30% of all new cars sold this year to be electric – IEA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nearly-30-of-all-new-cars-sold-this-year-to-be-electric-iea-2026-05-21 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200 721770 1779360050 1779359940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273321_resized_rubiconaudievstation202331022.jpg 511 287 Toyota launches its first fully electric vehicle in SA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-launches-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-in-sa-2026-05-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 20 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200 721702 1779360575 1779281100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273105_resized_toyotabz4x20261022.jpeg The bZ4X 511 287 CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network on the N3 corridor https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/charge-launches-south-africas-first-off-grid-ev-charging-network-on-the-n3-corridor-2026-05-19 Sabrina Jardim AUTOMOTIVE Tue, 19 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200 721631 1779269343 1779208980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273003_resized_charge2enmay261022.jpeg The Dongfeng BOX at the CHARGE EV charging stations in the Free State 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96636_2026-05-19_charge_n3_online.mp4173965252CHARGE co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux discusses the significance of the launch of the first solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) CHARGE co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux discusses the significance of the launch of the first solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) Record vehicle exports in 2025, but component exports continue to decline as EV sales grow https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-vehicle-exports-in-2025-but-component-exports-continue-to-decline-as-ev-sales-grow-2026-05-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200 721506 1779110123 1779109980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272501_resized_naamsanormanlamprecht202011022.jpg Norman Lamprecht 511 287 Toyota, government hand over locally developed hydrogen refuelling station https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-government-hand-over-locally-developed-hydrogen-refuelling-station-2026-05-12 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 12 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200 721092 1778594894 1778590200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271241_resized_toyotamiralhydrogenfuelcellvehicle1022.jpg The Toyota Mirai 511 287 Heavy-hitters sign agreement to develop hydrogen supply chain from Japan to Europe https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/heavy-hitters-sign-agreement-to-develop-hydrogen-supply-chain-from-japan-to-europe-2026-05-11 Irma Venter HYDROGEN & TRUCKS Mon, 11 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200 720975 1778511724 1778504640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270928_resized_daimlertruckhamburghydrogenjapan1022.jpeg Volker Ebeling, Kei Nomura and Dr Manfred Schuckert are at the front, and at the back is Senator Dr Melanie Leonhard, president of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Innovation in Hamburg 511 287 New technology nearing pilot-plant stage https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-technology-nearing-pilot-plant-stage-2026-05-01 Halima Frost New Technology Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719879 1778231107 1778191200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267529_resized_enlitepcmglobaleskomkusilepowerflue0526bloomberg1022.jpeg CATCHING THE FLUE GASSES The new locally tailored technology developed by EPCM Global Engineering harnesses flue gasses and through the Fischer-Tropsh process can make e-diesel 511 287 Toyota aims to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group as equal shareholder in fuel-cell JV https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-aims-to-join-daimler-truck-volvo-group-as-equal-shareholder-in-fuel-cell-jv-2026-05-08 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720075 1779709823 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Golden Arrow expects electric buses to run 6-million km this year; mulls wheeling options https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/golden-arrow-expects-electric-buses-to-run-6-million-km-this-year-mulls-wheeling-options-2026-05-06 Irma Venter ELECTRIC BUSES Wed, 06 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200 720689 1778072521 1778072100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270104_resized_goldenarrowcapetownarrowgatedepot202611022.jpeg Golden Arrow's Arrowgate depot 511 287 Geely, CNBM team up on SA EV push https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geely-sa-cnbm-sa-join-forces-to-develop-south-african-electric-vehicle-ecosystem-2026-05-01 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719731 1777014083 1777586400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 RMI and Germany’s HWK Erfurt launch three-year e-mobility skills partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rmi-germanys-hwk-erfurt-launch-three-year-e-mobility-skills-partnership-2026-05-01 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719730 1777014083 1777586400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 BII funds electric mobility in Ethiopia as it targets ‘frontier markets’ under Maasdorp https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bii-funds-electric-mobility-in-ethiopia-as-it-targets-frontier-markets-under-maasdorp-2026-04-28 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200 720193 1777379570 1777379400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268607_resized_fromleftlesliemaasdorpceobiihilinalegessesvpandheadofcorporatedodaigroupamandamcloughlindevelopmentdirectorbritishembassyaddisababa1022.jpeg Leslie Maasdorp, Hilina Legesse and British Embassy Addis Ababa development director Amanda McLoughlin 511 287 The case for EVs is strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-is-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 720084 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263043_resized_huaweismartwarehouseautomatedguidedforkliftsagfinoperationmarch20261022.png AUTOMATED OPERATIONS Huawei's range of AI and automated product and service offerings include automated guided forklifts for warehouse operations 511 287 DFSK SA launches LPG conversion option in response to surging petrol, diesel prices https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dfsk-sa-launches-lpg-conversion-option-in-response-to-surging-petrol-diesel-prices-2026-04-14 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200 719276 1776173472 1776170400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265718_resized_dsfklpggasoption20261022.jpeg 511 287 Mkango subsidiaries to collaborate in UK grant-funded project to develop recycled magnets https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mkango-subsidiaries-to-collaborate-in-uk-grant-funded-project-to-develop-recycled-magnets-2026-04-14 Schalk Burger RARE EARTHS Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200 719254 1776162995 1776160380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265679_resized_electricvehiclechargingonstreet1022.jpg 511 287 Toyota aims to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group as equal shareholder in fuel-cell JV https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-aims-to-join-daimler-truck-volvo-group-as-equal-shareholder-in-fuel-cell-jv-2026-04-10 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200 719055 1775824497 1775824140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265120_resized_karinradstromkojisatoandmartinlundstedt1022.jpeg Karin Rådström, Koji Sato and Martin Lundstedt 511 287 Zimi, Charge Holdings sign deal to electrify freight traffic along N3 highway https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zimi-chargeholdings-sign-deal-to-electrify-freight-traffic-along-the-n3-2026-04-10 Irma Venter TRANSPORT Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718242 1775027867 1775772000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 naamsa CEO steps down, no replacement announced yet https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-ceo-steps-down-no-replacement-announced-yet-2026-04-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200 718852 1775656280 1775654520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264385_resized_naamsaceomikelmabasa20231022.jpg Mikel Mabasa 511 287 City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/city-power-shows-first-open-to-public-ev-charging-stations-2026-04-07 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRIC VEHICLES Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 718765 1775568566 1775628000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264141_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96426_2026-03-31_rer827_city_power_new_updated.mp4181993250City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations Geely SA, CNBM SA join forces to develop South African electric vehicle ecosystem https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geely-sa-cnbm-sa-join-forces-to-develop-south-african-electric-vehicle-ecosystem-2026-03-30 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200 718337 1774878538 1774875600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262733_resized_geelycnbmdealsingingmarch20261022.jpeg China National Building Materials South Africa and Geely Auto South Africa have signed a cooperation framework on EVs 511 287 CoJ, City Power unveil first EV charging stations as metro electrifies its fleet 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Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0200 717768 1774009853 1774009680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260929_resized_electricvehicleevbloomberg1022.jpeg 511 287 Car sales numbers not as healthy as they seem, Toyota’s Kirby warns https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/system-failure-2026-03-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717061 1773733801 1773957600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259903_resized_off.jpg 511 287 Light lifting equipment optimises automotive workstation processes https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/light-lifting-equipment-optimises-automotive-workstation-processes-2026-03-20 Trent Roebeck CRANES & HOISTS Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716586 1774512188 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 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