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Automaker GM makes $650m investment to build Thacker Pass lithium mine
Automaker GM makes $650m investment to build Thacker Pass lithium mine
31st January 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Automotive giant General Motors (GM) has made a $650-million investment in Lithium Americas, the developer for the Thacker Pass mining project in Nevada. This investment – said to be the... 


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Toyota SA predicts 7.8% increase in new-vehicle market in 2023
31st January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) predicts that this year’s domestic new-vehicle market will grow by 7.8%, to 570 000 units, up from 528 963 units last year. TSAM president and CEO Andrew Kirby... 


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BMW SA expands EV line-up with new i7, iX1 to follow later this year
30th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

The total battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in South Africa grew by 137% in 2022, says BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA). Just under 420 BEVs were sold in South Africa in the first eleven months... 


Scholz visits South America in a race with China to get lithium
30th January 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is hoping his trip to Latin America this weekend will help Germany secure additional supplies of the lithium that car giants like Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Volkswagen need... 


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Medium voltage electric motors offer reliability and reduced costs
27th January 2023

Critical applications that require a high degree of reliability and longevity are said to benefit from the use of medium voltage (MV) electric motors which are tailor-made for specific tasks, and... 


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Toyota SA eyes hybrid, electric Hilux production; awaits clarity on govt support 
27th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

With around 44% of Toyota’s total production from its Durban plant exported to Europe, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is set to face a tough challenge as that market increasingly moves to... 


Mongolia calls on Rio Tinto to keep budget for giant copper mine in check
Mongolia calls on Rio Tinto to keep budget for giant copper mine in check
27th January 2023 By: Reuters

Mongolia has asked Rio Tinto, its partner in the huge Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in the Gobi desert, not to further increase its estimated $7.06-billion budget for the project's expansion, its... 


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Kwatani
27th January 2023

Kwatani is a Level 2 B-BBEE accredited South African company, and part of the multi-national Sandvik Group.  As Africaís leading engineered vibratory equipment original equipment manufacturer (OEM)... 


AM adapter gets an upgrade
27th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has introduced its AMS adapter, an upgrade of the company’s well-known AM adapter, into the South African market. The AMS adapter, which enables SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 


Mobility solutions highlighted at global event
27th January 2023

Global technical equipment, drive and braking systems manufacturer Voith presented its solutions for the mobility shift in commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation Expo held in Hannover,... 


Suzuki unveils its first electric concept, mulling local introduction
27th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Small-car specialist Suzuki has unveiled its first all-electric concept vehicle. The Japanese carmaker says the eVX – emotional versatile cruiser – is a compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) that... 


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Zest WEG
27th January 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Charco Cranes manufacturer offers unique drive solutions for diverse applications
27th January 2023 By: Yolande Botes

Italy-based crane manufacturer Donati Sollavamenti, established in 1930, offers a wide range of lifting products and solutions to overhead crane manufacturers and material handling system... 


TSAM CEO Andrew Kirby
Toyota SA to invest R800m-plus in renewable energy, loadshedding a ‘big concern’
26th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM's) Prospecton production complex in Durban will move to 100% renewable energy by 2028, in an investment that will cost north of R800-million, says president and... 


City of Johannesburg environment and infrastructure services MMC Michael Sun, Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse and City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava
City Power announces R401m short-term loadshedding mitigation plan
26th January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of being removed as the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) mayor on January 26, Mpho Phalatse unveiled City Power’s ‘Sustainable Energy Strategy’, which it has published with the aim of attracting... 


New yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery
25th January 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Condra has completed a 32-ton, 30-metre span container handling crane for Manganese Metal Company (MMC), the Mbombela-based metal refinery. The working element of a... 


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Bosch Charleston campus expansion, US
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Bosch Charleston plans to further expand production of electrification products at its site in Charleston. 


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POWER UP The Suzuki eVX concept. Left is Image of Suzuki group president Toshihiro Suzuki and Maruti Suzuki CEO Hisashi Takeuchi
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Suzuki unveils its first electric concept, local introduction under investigation
13th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Small-car specialist Suzuki has unveiled its first all-electric concept vehicle. The Japanese car maker says the eVX – emotional versatile cruiser – is a compact sports-utility vehicle (SUV) that... 


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Research team develops plans to use old mines as power generating plants
13th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

An international team of researchers have developed a method to store kinetic energy, which can later be converted to electrical energy, using decommissioned underground mines. The Underground... 


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Counterbalance valve for bent-axis motor
12th January 2023

Global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced a counterbalance valve for its H1B bent-axis motor, expanding the motor’s... 


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Toyota retained number one position in 2022 despite plant closure
11th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has retained its number one position in the South African new-vehicle market in 2022, posting its forty-third straight year as the market leader. This comes... 


The best way to keep things cool this summer with LG Air Conditioners
9th January 2023

With the holiday season finally on our doorstep, many of us are thinking about how to keep our homes cool and comfortable during these hot summer months. At the same time, we don’t want to worry... 


Sigma starts Greentech plant commissioning on time, within budget
21st December 2022 By: Donna Slater

Sigma Lithium has started commissioning the first module of the Phase 1 production plant – the Greentech Plant – at its 100%-owned Grota do Cirilo project, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on... 


The best way to keep things cool this summer with LG Air Conditioners
20th December 2022

With the holiday season finally on our doorstep, many of us are thinking about how to keep our homes cool and comfortable during these hot summer months. At the same time, we don’t want to worry... 


Condra completes 32 t yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery
16th December 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has completed a 32 t, 30-metre-span container handling crane for Mbombela-based metals refinery Manganese Metal Company (MMC). MMC’s gantry was delivered on... 


Partnership formed to use Boliden’s low-carbon copper in ABB’s electric motors
15th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

Engineering company ABB is partnering with Swedish mining and smelting company Boliden to use low-carbon copper in the production of its electromagnetic stirring (EMS) equipment and high-efficiency... 


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Toyota SA calls in some older models for security updates as new-tech theft rises
12th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Criminals are increasingly using sophisticated technology to target high-end vehicles featuring keyless or smart-entry systems and emergency start capabilities, says Toyota South Africa Motors... 


Toyota to evaluate local customers’ response to RAV4 plug-in hybrid in new pilot initiative
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Following the introduction of the RAV4 GX hybrid last year and the RAV4 hybrid E-Four this year, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) says it will test the local market’s response to the RAV4 plug-in... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg.
New high-tech African facility for SEW-EURODRIVE
7th December 2022

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg, earlier this year. The new... 


New yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery
6th December 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Condra has completed a 32-ton, 30-metre span container handling crane for Manganese Metal Company (MMC), the Mbombela-based metal refinery. The working element of a... 


Metair performing well despite supply chain disruptions
5th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed automotive and energy components manufacturer Metair says its verticals are performing well relative to their challenging operating environments, while also assuring shareholders that... 


Argentina is pressing US for exception to tap EV bonanza
Argentina is pressing US for exception to tap EV bonanza
5th December 2022 By: Bloomberg

The world’s fastest-growing lithium producer is lobbying hard to gain access to President Joe Biden’s new electric vehicle tax credits, despite Argentina not meeting the requirement of being a US... 


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Compact cam lobe motors promise better performance
2nd December 2022

A new range of compact cam lobe motors designed for construction machinery with chain drives, such as skid steer loaders, is said to offer better performance, higher efficiency and a longer... 


SKF magnetic bearings enable more sustainable production of compressed air
28th November 2022

SKF’s magnetic bearings, which can rotate at up to 50,000 rpm are now playing a key role in reducing CO2 emissions across a range of industrial applications, including compressors. SKF’s magnetic... 


Siemens Large Drives global solutions head Oliver Beck.
South Africa’s mining market is dynamic and fast-moving, Siemens Large Drives finds
25th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is a super dynamic and super fast-moving market, says Siemens Large Drives global solutions head Oliver Beck, who has just completed a week of discussions with customers to highlight... 


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Large electric motors for oil platforms
25th November 2022

Classified as hazardous areas, offshore oil rigs require equipment that is designed and certified accordingly, this includes electric motors to drive critical gas compressors. Zest WEG regional... 


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Company produces first local EV truck
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider Applied Electric Vehicle Energy Reticulation Systems Africa (Aeversa) subsidiary Iron Energy is nearing the completion of the first locally assembled 8 t... 


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Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has delivered the first pump set of 34 units, comprising five models for Units 1 and 2 at the nuclear power plant to Trillium Flow Technologies. 


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Calling all businesses in South Africa - big trade event coming presents 100’s of new business opportunities
24th November 2022

The 3rd rendition of Pakistan-Africa is taking place in South Africa end November 2022. The two-day trade event will present hundreds of new business opportunities to South Africans. From big... 


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Girth gears for upgraded mine
18th November 2022

Drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has announced that it is installing four of its large segmented girth gear systems at De Beer’s Venetia Diamond Mine in Limpopo province. Venetia mine, in... 


GM aims to lower EV battery cost, locks up supply deal with Vale
18th November 2022 By: Reuters

General Motors aims to slash the cost of electric vehicle battery cells and has added Vale to its growing roster of battery material suppliers as the automaker girds for increasing EV competition... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg.
New high-tech African facility for SEW-EURODRIVE
17th November 2022

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg, earlier this year. The new... 


Green hydrogen and fuel cell collaboration announced by Nel and General Motors of the US.
Top green hydrogen/fuel cell collaboration boost for platinum-group metals
16th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A joint development agreement struck between global majors Nel Hydrogen US and General Motors is expected to speed up the development of green hydrogen technology that is competitive with fossil... 


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