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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... 


South African drone sector association created
South African drone sector association created
21st June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

A representative body for the South African unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, sector was launched on Thursday evening at Kyalami, north of Johannesburg. This is the South African Federation... 


Companies collaborate for maintenance work at petrochem provider
31st May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial rope-access company Skyriders Access Specialists collaborated with engineering consultants SSA Acoustic and Specialised Inspections to conduct maintenance work at one of South Africa’s... 


uYilo SmartGrid facility for electric mobility
uYilo invests into South African EV charging infrastructure localisation
1st March 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been slow by global standards, but it is accelerating, and this year will see more manufacturers introduce EVs to the country, says uYilo... 


GERHARD DINHOF
The solutions provide easy access for all parties in the supply chain and instant sharing of verified information
IBM moves to support blockchain-based industrial supply chain solutions
22nd February 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Information technology multinational IBM is working with a wide range of industrial and commercial companies and organisations to develop blockchain-based industrial supply chain systems that... 


HIGH ROTATION SPEED
These lines were developed to provide a better solution for the specific issues linked to engines and transmissions with high rotation speeds
Company launches fluids for electric and hybrid vehicles
8th February 2019

Petroleum refinery company Total consolidated its position as key player in electric mobility by launching an innovative line of fluids for electric and hybrid vehicles. Launched in December last... 


SHERRY ZAMEER
Tourism can contribute 600 000 jobs over the next decade
Ongoing tech investment seen as driver of future tourism growth
25th January 2019 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must continue to invest in travel technologies and Internet of Things technologies to tap the potential of tourism amid changing expectations of travel and modes of transport, says... 


Ctrack launches small tracking devices for use on containers, packages, bikes
Ctrack launches small tracking devices for use on containers, packages, bikes
15th January 2019 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Ctrack, has launched its BX500 and BX600 range of wireless, ultra-compact GPS tracking devices. The company says these devices are ideal for use in cars,... 


Mohammed Akoojee
Imperial Logistics targets growth outside SA, adding global freight management capabilities
4th December 2018 By: Irma Venter

Imperial Logistics aims to earn close to 80% of its revenue from outside South Africa, compared with the current 68%, says CEO designate Mohammed Akoojee. Akoojee will officially take over from... 


 There is room for more ride-hailing services, says Taxify country manager
There is room for more ride-hailing services, says Taxify country manager
23rd October 2018 By: Irma Venter

Taxify believes there is room for another electronic ride-hailing service in South Africa. US-based Uber started operations in South Africa in 2013, with Estonia’s Taxify moving into the country in... 


SA-linked startup wins UK competition to build hyperloop-type solution
SA-linked startup wins UK competition to build hyperloop-type solution
19th October 2018 By: Irma Venter

UK company Magway has won co-funding support of more than £650 000 from Innovate UK, through its emerging and enabling technologies competition, to build a 150 m hyperloop-type demonstration link... 


Tellumat optimistic aerial surveillance system will fill gap in market
12th October 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The Astus unmanned aerial surveillance (UAS) system is a tactical surveillance platform with a line-of-sight range of 200 km, an endurance of 8-hours, and is a medium-sized UAS weighing under 100... 


Partnerships enable HighJump to bring new supply chain technology to Africa
21st September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

With the help of its partners, supply chain software company HighJump is bringing new logistics, freight and warehouse technologies into South Africa and Africa. These technologies include the use... 


Bombardier Transportation’s electric train makes its public debut
Bombardier Transportation’s electric train makes its public debut
14th September 2018 By: Irma Venter

Bombardier Transportation’s new battery-operated train, the  Bombardier Talent 3 electro-hybrid train, was introduced to the German public this week. “We want to continue to electrify rail... 


JOOST VOLKER
Global shipping companies, multinational manufacturers, food producers and energy marketplaces are using Oracle’s Blockchain Cloud Service
Blockchain for enterprise cloud platform to raise transaction trust
7th September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Cloud technology multinational Oracle’s Blockchain Cloud Service provides a development platform for enterprises and State organisations to build their own scalable and low-cost blockchain... 


Partnerships enable HighJump to bring new supply chain technology to Africa
5th September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

With the help of its partners, supply chain software company HighJump is bringing new logistics, freight and warehouse technologies into South Africa and Africa. These technologies include the use... 


POLICY PUSH
Electromobility technology will become essential to the global transport industry as environment-focused legislative policies begin to take effect
Electromobility the future of transport infrastructure
24th August 2018 By: Paige Müller

On the back of introducing its all-electric Volvo FL and FE trucks, global manufacturing company Volvo Trucks aims to be the leading sustainable transport solutions provider globally. Sales and... 


SUN SETTING ON HIGH FUEL COSTS
Fuel Management System reduces fuel costs for the trucking and logistics industry
Technology, costs, society affecting fleet companies
29th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Fleet and fuel management company Globaltrack has identified through research that technology, costs and society are the economic forces that have a direct impact on the survival of transport... 


TIM TER HAAR
AECOM is developing BIM systems and solutions through its interactions with clients to meet their technical requirements and includes the steel milling industry, bulk materials and commodities handling, mining and ports in South Africa
Engineering firm aims to lead in technology, innovation to improve services
1st June 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure engineering multinational AECOM is developing high-technology building information modelling (BIM) systems as part of the transition to digital business and service models and to... 


Firm sees taxis and mine trucks as logical hydrogen transport pioneers
4th May 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Hydrogen transportation technology can serve the local taxi industry and be used in large opencast mines where several haul trucks operate in a limited radius. One hydrogen fuelling station could... 


Cartrack CEO Zak Calisto
Cartrack achieves robust subscriber, revenue growth for FY17
24th April 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed telematics service provider Cartrack recorded robust subscriber and revenue growth in the financial year ended February 28.  


Ride-hailing kilometres predicted to grow dramatically to 2030
Ride-hailing kilometres predicted to grow dramatically to 2030
17th April 2018 By: Irma Venter

Today, ride-hailing accounts for 4% of all miles driven globally. By 2030 it will be 25%, says Uber Technologies public policy head Yolisa Kani. In South Africa, Uber has proven most popular when... 


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