Automotive
How South Africa’s Coega SEZ is becoming a hub for the automotive industry
Recent research from GlobalData finds that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive component suppliers are teaming up to build new…
Ford’s $1.2bn EV plant in Quebec will create 345 jobs
With the help of funding from the Canadian government, Ford Motor Co. and its South Korean partners are building a…
Under the hood of South Africa’s auto industry
Even as cities encourage wider use of public transportation to limit personal vehicle emissions, automobiles will continue to play a…
Competition in Midwest to attract EV manufacturers heats up
With US President Joe Biden prioritising electric vehicle (EV) adoption and greater domestic production, automakers are looking for tax breaks…
How Georgia is driving the future of transport
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is surging worldwide. The IAE reports that global EV sales have continued to rise in 2022,…
Where is the best place to set up an automotive business in Poland?
Poland is located in the heart of central and eastern Europe (CEE) and is divided into 16 administrative provinces. With a population…
Hyundai invests nearly $1bn to build EV plant in Georgia
Hyundai Mobis, a car parts specialist and subsidiary of South Korea-based automotive giant Hyundai, has announced plans to invest $926m…
Porsche Engineering opens technology centre in Romania
Porsche Engineering Romania, a technology service provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Germany-based Porsche, has opened a new 2,110m2 location…
How hydrogen can decarbonise heavy transportation
Decarbonising heavy-emitting modes of transportation remains a fundamental challenge in the clean energy transition, with hydrogen viewed as an essential…
How solid-state batteries could revolutionise electric vehicles
Demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has never been greater to power electric vehicles (EVs) in the drive towards net zero,…