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Japan to trial first hydrogen fuel cell train
23rd March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Passenger rail operator JR East, formerly East Japan Railway, will begin safety testing the country’s first hydrogen-powered train at the end of the month, industry body the World Platinum... 


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Isuzu to continue assembly of current D-Max as it adds new generation to line-up
10th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) will be implementing a dual-product strategy by retaining production of a number of key models from the current Isuzu D-Max line-up.  This is a similar strategy to... 


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Ford reveals its brand-new Everest; production set for Thailand
1st March 2022 By: Irma Venter

The next-generation Ford Everest, based on the new Ranger bakkie, made its global debut on Tuesday. The vehicle will be launched in South Africa later this year. 


Microgrid
Hybrid Power Generation and Microgrids from Clarke Energy Supporting South Africa’s Just Energy Transition.
28th January 2022

Hybrid Power Generation and Microgrids from Clarke Energy Supporting South Africa’s Just Energy Transition. Economics and technology developments are changing the landscape of the power generation... 


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Struandale engine plant, South Africa
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the introduction of a third engine programme at Ford’s Struandale engine plant, which will support the production of the new 3.0 ℓ V6 turbodiesel engine that will be used in the... 


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VW looks to new types of fuel to cut emission levels in Europe
13th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40% by 2030 by, for example, increasingly focusing on the development and sales of fully and partially electric vehicles.... 


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New Ranger to spark big rise in production and exports from Ford’s Silverton plant
3rd December 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) is on schedule with its R15.8-billion expansion programme to significantly boost its exports from the Silverton plant in Pretoria as from next year, says Ford Motor Company... 


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New Ranger to spark big rise in production and exports from Ford’s Silverton plant
3rd December 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) is on schedule with its R15.8-billion expansion programme to significantly boost its exports from the Silverton plant in Pretoria as from next year, says Ford Motor Company... 


Ford's Struandale engine plant
Ford announces R600m investment in South African engine plant
2nd December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive company Ford Motor Company on December 2 announced an investment of R600-million into its Struandale engine plant, in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). This investment will support the... 


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Fire pumps meet global standards
26th November 2021

A fire system that meets European EN 12845 standards is in growing demand from South African customers. This is according to Grundfos sales engineer commercial building services South Africa Mark... 


Company provides new filtration solutions
26th November 2021

With the growing trend for diesel-fuelled equipment, industrial equipment supplier BMG has recognised a demand for the supply of cleaner, non-contaminated diesel and lubricant oils, says BMG fluid... 


Power generation remains the dominant market segment for Cummins in the Middle East
15th November 2021

From dense urban areas to remote locations, communities and operations of every application and industry rely on robust, flexible and fully integrated power systems on demand or full-time,... 


Gold for NGV’s
28th October 2021

The race is on for alternative fuels in South Africa, with the two strongest contenders, the EVs (Electric Vehicles) and the NGV’s (Natural Gas Vehicles) being the track favourites. Worldwide, 7.2... 


First Grenadiers to arrive in SA in October next year
22nd October 2021 By: Irma Venter

The first Ineos Grenadier vehicles destined for local customers will arrive in South Africa in October next year, says Ineos Automotive South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa head Tim Abbott. If the... 


Gold for NGV’s
1st October 2021

The race is on for alternative fuels in South Africa, with the two strongest contenders, the EVs (Electric Vehicles) and the NGV’s (Natural Gas Vehicles) being the track favourites. Worldwide, 7.2... 


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Project a blueprint for renewables future
1st October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The Oya Energy Hybrid dispatchable facility, which consists of colocated solar, wind and battery storage energy, will form a blueprint for the way in which South Africa’s energy grid will be able... 


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First Grenadiers to arrive in SA in October next year
29th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

The first Ineos Grenadier vehicles destined for customers will arrive in South Africa in October next year, says Ineos Automotive South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa head Tim Abbott. If the name... 


Gold for NGV’s
28th September 2021

The race is on for alternative fuels in South Africa, with the two strongest contenders, the EVs (Electric Vehicles) and the NGV’s (Natural Gas Vehicles) being the track favourites. Worldwide, 7.2... 


Solar-powered 4x4s are totally transforming safaris
14th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

For Sipps Maswanganyi, a safari guide with 20 years of experience in the African bush, it was one memorable sighting that sold him on electric safari vehicles. “I could hear this buffalo panting... 


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DCD, Sherp hopes to welcome more Sherp vehicles to Africa for use in remote conditions
6th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Particularly well-suited to adverse weather and remote ground conditions, the Sherp heavy-duty vehicle provides an efficient mode of transport when access to remote areas are required, either for... 


Cummins marine segment benefits from oil-price surge
20th July 2021

The surge in the oil price has helped Cummins’ marine segment, especially in the Middle East, where its clients are contractors and service providers to major players like Abu Dhabi National Oil... 


TAKING STRIDES
Cummins in South Africa partners with original-equipment manufacturers as part of its R&D strategies
Manufacturer gears forth despite pandemic
14th May 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Amid ongoing research and development (R&D) of diesel engines for trucks and other vehicles, and the optimisation of engine emissions, US engine designer, manufacturer and distributor Cummins in... 


ALFRED BAKU
Gold Fields is optimistic that Tarkwa, Damang and Asanko will not experience any material interruptions in 2021
Miner’s plans bolstered by positive gold market
30th April 2021

Dual-listed major Gold Fields’ subsidiary Gold Fields Ghana (GFG) is always seeking opportunities to expand its portfolio within the West Africa region, explains  Gold Fields executive VP and West... 


Giant copper mines start to get serious about green hydrogen
Giant copper mines start to get serious about green hydrogen
13th April 2021 By: Bloomberg

All the talk about how green hydrogen will help heavy industries kick their fossil fuel habit is starting to turn into action in the biggest copper-producing nation. An Anglo American pilot... 


Nussir receives local backing for fully-electric Norwegian copper mine
Nussir receives local backing for fully-electric Norwegian copper mine
25th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Norwegian company Nussir has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hammerfest municipality for its namesake project, which will be a fully-electrified mine powered by renewable energy. The... 


Eastplats produces first PGMs concentrate from small-scale circuit
24th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has completed all the necessary reconfiguration and optimisation work at its small-scale platinum group metals (PGMs) circuit in the Bushveld Complex. The... 


Platinum giants get lifeline as green economy boosts demand
18th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

The world’s biggest platinum miners have been handed a lifeline as the introduction of tougher vehicle emissions rules from Asia to Europe stimulates demand. After a decade in the doldrums, South... 


Railcare's battery-powered railway maintenance vehicle, using Epiroc's battery technology platform
Biggest battery-powered railway maintenance vehicle launched
29th January 2021

A new railway maintenance vehicle is said to be the world’s biggest battery-electric machine designed to keep railways safe and clean. The machine can be used to vacuum away stones, trash and other... 


Electric truck refrigeration manufacturer eyeing global market
29th January 2021 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s Maxwell and Spark is ready to go global, says CEO Dr Clinton Bemont. Maxwell and Spark is a Durban-based lithium-ion (li-ion) battery and systems manufacturer, responsible for... 


Electric truck refrigeration manufacturer looks to global market
Electric truck refrigeration manufacturer looks to global market
25th January 2021 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s Maxwell and Spark is ready to go global, says CEO Dr Clinton Bemont. Maxwell and Spark is a Durban-based lithium-ion (li-ion) battery and systems manufacturer, responsible for... 


High-quality equipment supply through partnership
22nd January 2021

Power generation and electro-mechanical power transmission supplier Vert Energy has been appointed by Japanese diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar as its official distributor in Southern Africa for... 


Volvo Group and Daimler Truck sign agreement for new fuel cell JV
22nd January 2021 By: Irma Venter

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have signed a binding agreement for a joint venture (JV) to develop, produce and commercialise fuel cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus,... 


'Green' hydrogen and fuel cells named by Lux Research as two of top-five energy technologies.
The essential role of platinum group metals in ‘greening’ the world needs highlighting
12th January 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The ‘greenness’ that South Africa can help bestow on the world needs hard sell now, Mining Weekly can today report. While South Africa’s amazing platinum group metals (PGMs) continue their... 


Ford and Department of Basic Education hand over first donated engine to Port Elizabeth Technical High School
Ford and Department of Basic Education hand over first donated engine to Port Elizabeth Technical High School
20th November 2020

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) and the Department of Basic Education today handed over the first of 240 engines that are being donated to technical high schools across South Africa.... 


Volvo Group and Daimler Truck sign agreement for new fuel-cell JV
2nd November 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have signed a binding agreement for a joint venture (JV) to develop, produce and commercialise fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus,... 


Fortescue spending big on fleet
29th October 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore miner Fortescue Metals has signed up for a A$32-million renewable hydrogen supply product that would enable ten of its coaches at its Christmas Creek mine, in the Pilbara region, to be... 


Toyota, Denyo develop fuel-cell power-supply vehicle
Toyota, Denyo develop fuel-cell power-supply vehicle
16th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

Japanese vehicle manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Denyo have announced that they have jointly developed a fuel-cell power-supply vehicle.  Denyo, a manufacturer of mobile... 


STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
LNG requires specialised infrastructure to manage. It is vital that southern Africa has the capability to move LNG from ship-based transport to land-based storage
LNG can help reduce costs, emissions
25th September 2020

The discovery and development of natural gas projects in northern Mozambique over the past decade could have a significant impact on the economic landscape of Southern Africa, says analytical... 


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Diesel engine component remanufacture saves costs
18th September 2020

Key sectors such as rail, mining, power generation and marine transport that rely on large diesel engines, are increasingly turning to diesel engine component remanufacturing services in an effort... 


The green standard for material handlers
4th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Babcock has seen a steady stream of SENNEBOGEN modular material handling machinery delivered throughout South Africa over the past 12 months, as customers increasingly realise the benefits of these... 


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14th August 2020

Earthmoving, Sitework, Quarrying, and Mining Operations TOTAL RUBIA WORKS 1000 15W-40 


RBPlat CEO Steve Phiri
High-flying, dividend-talking RBPlat going into second half with tailwinds
4th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

High-flying platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) is going into the second half of this Covid-hit year well-positioned with stockpile, upper group two (UG2),... 


Post-Covid challenges for automotive sector to put strain on platinum demand – WPIC
31st July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Demand from the automotive sector is the largest demand segment for platinum, accounting for around 40% of yearly platinum demand. The industry mainly uses platinum in autocatalysts or catalytic... 


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