Tag: Toyota
South Africa Introduces Tax Incentives to Encourage Local Production of Electric Vehicles
There are calls for wider incentives, including the reduction of import duties levied on EV imports, in South Africa. The automobile manufacturing sector is a critical pillar of South Africa’s economy. The country’s automotive industry contributes 5.3% to GDP (3.2% manufacturing and 2.1% retail). In 2023, the export of vehicles … [continued]
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Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China
Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) divide opinion all the time, as they have for years. A lot of people feel that with the way BEV tech has advanced in recent times, PHEVs are no longer needed as a transition option to full electric. However, as Dr. Maximilian Holland says, “BEVs … [continued]
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Local politicians OK Woodstock’s industrial expansion plan: ‘Long time coming’
Oxford County politicians have pushed ahead a plan to rezone property in Woodstock’s east end for an industrial subdivision.
Driver charged after stolen truck recovered
GODERICH A 19-year-old from Mississauga has been charged with theft with a value more than $5,000 and flight from a peace officer after an alleged truck theft Saturday, Jan. 4, in Goderich. The Huron OPP said officers were contacted at 6:20 a.m. by a vehicle owner who reported their 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck had […]
EVs Take 40.0% Share In The UK — ZEV Credits Changing Hands
December’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 40.0% share in the UK, up from 28.7% year on year. BEVs grew strongly to meet the 2024 ZEV mandate before the year closed out. Overall auto volume was 140,786 units, flat YoY and well below pre-2020 norms. The UK’s leading BEV brand … [continued]
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Sony/Honda Afeela 1 Now Available For Pre-Order
At CES 2025, Sony Honda Mobility announced that pre-orders for the Afeela 1 electric sedan are now open to California residents.
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November Global EV Sales — Automakers
Geely is Rising Following up on our latest report on the top selling electric vehicle models in the world, here’s a broader look at the top selling auto brands and auto groups/OEMs. Top Selling Auto Brands In November, #1 BYD, deep into pricing out the competition (fossil fueled and electric…) … [continued]
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What Is Going Wrong At Tesla
I wrote an article a few days ago that I think has to be classified as “venting.” Once being an extremely influential site covering Tesla’s positive, I feel reality has pushed us to cover more and more concerns at Tesla. Naturally, many Tesla fans (especially TSLA shareholders) have not been … [continued]
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“Super Hybrids” Like The Mercedes GLC 350e Are Coming
One way to introduce people to the joys of electric cars is to start them out with plug-in hybrids that are the next best thing.
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Electric Vehicles & Solar Can Help Reduce Zimbabwe’s Negative Trade Balance
According to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance and the national statistics agency Zimstat, in 2024, Zimbabwe’s merchandise imports were projected to reach $9.08 billion. On the other hand, exports were projected to be close to $7.4 billon. The means the trade deficit was estimated to be close to $1.7 billion. This … [continued]
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