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Getting serious about the electric commitment Following the unveiling of its Nikola One hydrogen-electric truck in December 2016 and subsequent announcement of the Nikola Two, Nikola Motor Companyβs plans for large-scale production have been set in motion. Following 12 months of considering 30 site locations, Phoenix, Arizona, emerged as the ideal location for the planned 92 903 m2 facility set on 2,02 km2 of land. The company is already beginning to transfer its headquarters and research and development facility to […]
Used oil is a common by-product of mechanised processes in all industry sectors, and, because of its harmful properties, it is classified as a hazardous waste. Used lubricants contain harmful compounds and carcinogens that can easily contaminate the environment, especially if thrown down drains, into landfills, or onto the ground. As a hazardous substance, used oil is strictly governed by environmental laws and its storage and disposal has to meet the requirements of the Waste Act. The management of used […]
Following an encouraging 2017, UD Trucks Southern Africa is on the up. MD Gert Swanepoel says: βAlthough 2017 began as a tough year after a terrible 2016, it ended as such a good year for us. Most importantly, the brandβs sales and customer satisfaction experienced significant growth.β A major contributor to this performance was the launch of the Croner. As 2018 will be the first full year of sales for this model, marketing director Rory Schulz expects it to help […]
Bus manufacturers are constantly developing new solutions and technologies to help improve the public transport system. WILLIAM GEORGE looks at the increased use of compressed natural gas (CNG) in bus systems in South Africa. Cities in South Africa are slowly adopting various sustainable solutions and technologies in order to help improve their public transport systems. This can be seen by the growing number of CNG buses used in public transport. CNG as a source of renewable energy is an effective […]
The MAN Automotive market leadership has prevailed year on year, with 500 buses and coaches sold into the southern African region, of which 419 units were sold into the South African Common Customs Union. Philip Kalil-Zackey, head of bus sales at MAN, says: βMAN has remained market leader with a share of 27,4 percent, which is a market share growth of 0,4 percent in a market that declined by 11,4 percent. βThe Volkswagen (VW) Volksbus continued to gain favour in […]
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, and the Gautrain management agency have launched the new Gautrain website and mobile app with vastly enhanced usability features to ease the travel process. βPassengers can now manage their Gautrain cards, trip planning and refund claims online. They will be able to register their cards, reload funds, buy Gautrain travel product passes, purchase bulk cards, view their card transaction history, check their card expiry dates and plan their real-time trips,β Vadi announced. […]
Transport Manager’s Handbook 2018 is available to view as an Ebook or to download in pdf format. Click here to download in pdf format.
The Ford Ranger model line-up has received a boost for 2018 … one such model is the limited-edition Ford Ranger Fx4; which brings a touch more exclusivity to the discerning owner. Since its launch in 2015, the latest Ford Ranger has held the hallmarks of outstanding performance, a bold design, superb comfort and segment-defining technologies. It is little wonder that the Ranger is continually one of South Africaβs best-selling light commercial vehicles. For 2018, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa […]
The Toyota Hilux range has received some new additions, making it even more appealing in a market where it has a huge fan base. There can be no doubt that the Toyota Hilux is the darling of South Africaβs motoring public. It has endured through more than 40 years and is consistently the best-selling vehicle in the country. Last last year, the eighth generation received a mild update to bring it more in line with changing trends in the light […]
After a successful 2017, Scania South Africa has its eye on new markets in 2018, while keeping most of its cards close to its chest. Scania South Africa had a very busy 2017. It successfully introduced its F-type chassis for commuter buses, held its own in the fluctuating South African market, introduced its heavy tipper to the mining industry and demonstrated its application strategy β which takes total transport solutions to the next level. However, the company also battled the […]
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