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MAN’s electric bus breaks the 550-km barrier! July 16, 2021 Range is one of the greatest concerns when it comes to electric vehicles. But now a MAN e-bus has done what was previously thought unlikely: it spent 24 hours in service, with no intermediate charging, and drove 550,8 km! “It’s really incredible what the drivers and vehicle managed to do. The MAN Lion’s City E drove 550 km on a local public transport route under realistic conditions – all on […]
LNG for Africa! July 16, 2021 DNG Energy plans to create a pan-African liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply network that will deliver the gas across the continent. DNG Energy is an integrated energy resources and investment company founded by South African entrepreneur Aldworth Mbalati in 2013. Now the company’s group chief executive officer, Mbalati says that the company aims to invest more than US$2 billion in the next five years to create a strong and reliable LNG importation, handling and […]
Iveco: aiming for a bright and greener future July 16, 2021 Martin Liebenberg has been appointed Iveco SA’s commercial manager. What does this mean to Iveco SA and how does he hope to grow the company? ROWAN WATT-PRINGLE catches up with him. Beginning his career selling passenger cars in 1995, Martin Liebenberg worked in both dealer retail and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) environments over several years. It was in the OEM environment where he was exposed to working with new […]
Driver training: vital Scania service for operators July 16, 2021 Drivers will always be important for the transport industry’s profitability and quest toward sustainability. Accordingly, driver training remains vital for any transport operator. Many astute transport companies are turning to Scania for driver training. After all, it can lower fuel bills, reduce accidents and even reduce CO2 emissions. According to Scania’s driver training and demo vehicle manager, Johan Foley, even the most experienced driver still has room to improve his […]
Isuzu introduces new warranty plans! July 19, 2021 We all know that one size certainly does not fit all. Bearing this in mind, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has come up with a novel new approach to warranties. And it’s a first in South Africa! To further enhance the Isuzu customer experience for truck customers, IMSA is now offering an innovative aftersales solution in the form of Variable Warranty Plans specifically tailored to fit the needs of short-, medium-, or […]
Traffic Alert | N3 Toll Route is NOW OPEN I Friday, 16 July 2021 July 16, 2021 N3 Toll Concession can confirm that law enforcement authorities have just announced the full reopening of the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng. Road users are warned to expect high traffic volumes, congestion and possible delays. It is vitally important to proceed with extreme caution and to stay alert at all times. Obtain traffic information, report problems and […]
Supply chain professionals will rise to the challenges caused by riots and looting July 16, 2021 Amid concerns about supply chain disruptions and shortages in the wake of the riots and looting in parts of South Africa, the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has urged consumers not to resort to panic buying and stockpiling. While there will be limited supplies of some goods in some areas, consumers should trust in the skills and expertise of our supply chain […]
Bio-LNG: ideal for long haul in SA? July 16, 2021 Whether it’s because of new legislation, changing consumer preferences or growing concern over climate change, alternative fuels are increasingly in the spotlight. But, given the wide variety of fuels available, it can be difficult to understand the pros and cons and the source of each. As a transport owner and operator, it’s essential that one has a good overview of some of the alternatives that may overtake the conventional diesel […]
Between a rock and a hard place July 16, 2021 We’ve all lost loved ones this year. My dear friend Mary* lost her beloved husband Mark* to Covid. Last night, I spent five hours on WhatsApp, chatting with Mary. She was broken. “This protest action is terrifying me. I cannot work. I cannot sleep. I feel as though I cannot breathe. Mark was my rock. When this sort of thing happened, he would hold me and tell me everything will […]
Isuzu introduces new warranty plans! July 7, 2021 We all know that one size certainly does not fit all. Bearing this in mind, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has come up with a novel new approach to warranties. And it’s a first in South Africa! To further enhance the Isuzu customer experience for truck customers, IMSA is now offering an innovative aftersales solution in the form of Variable Warranty Plans specifically tailored to fit the needs of short-, medium-, or […]
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