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Hurricane Electric Expands Network in South Africa With New Point of Presence at Open Access Data Centres DUR1 in Durban

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone, announced today that it has established a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Open Access Data Centres DUR1, located at 3 Oppenheimer Road, Durban 4000, South Africa. OADC DUR1 offers a secure, carrier-neutral colocation environment with access to regional and international telecommunications providers and Internet exchanges. Situated…

Uber Air prepared for take-off with electric air taxi debut in Dubai

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Uber is officially transitioning from the road to the sky. On Wednesday, the ride-hailing giant previewed its long-awaited air taxi booking service, which is slated to launch in Dubai later this year. The program utilizes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Joby Aviation, fully integrating aerial travel into the existing Uber app ecosystem….

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Africa: Spiro Raises $50 Million to Accelerate Pan-African Electric Mobility Expansion

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Africa’s electric mobility leader and battery swapping pioneer, Spiro has announced the raising of $50 million in debt funding from Afreximbank and two new investors Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital. The new funding follows Spiro’s landmark $100 million investment in October 2025, which became Africa’s largest-ever electric mobility investment. The…

‘We drive an electric Uber’

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

The fourth episode of TechCentral’s electric motoring show, Watts & Wheels, covers a packed news agenda, two vehicle reviews and an in-depth look at the 2026 South African Car of the Year semi-finalists. The episode opens with the latest EV news, including fresh import duty statistics from Donald MacKay of XA Global Trade Advisors and…

iCaur arrives in South Africa with the first electric SUV under R600k

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

Chery Group is set to disrupt South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape with the launch of its dedicated sub-brand, iCaur, in May 2026. With a starting price expected to hover around R550,000, the brand is positioning itself to make electric mobility significantly more accessible to the local market. Read: iPhone 17e to retain $599 entry…

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Africa: Connecting Home Solar and Electric Vehicle Batteries to the Grid Could Boost South Africa’s Clean Energy and Strengthen the Electricity System

eriinfo.com4 months ago013 mins

South Africa has committed to reaching phasing out human-caused carbon pollution by 2050. To get there, it needs to push as much renewable energy as possible into the national grid. The country is the world’s 15th largest carbon polluter. It’s one of only a handful of countries still heavily dependent on burning coal to generate…

Every electric car you can buy in South Africa in early 2026, ranked by price

eriinfo.com4 months ago034 mins

The BYD Dolphin Surf is officially South Africa’s most affordable electric car TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric vehicles available for sale in South Africa, along with prices, performance figures and more. Since our 2022 debut, this list has evolved from a handful of high-end German imports to a diverse marketplace. While…

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial annual cap of 49,000…

Uber South Africa explores electric motorbikes for growing Uber Moto service

eriinfo.com6 months ago04 mins

Uber South Africa is actively exploring the transition to electric motorbikes for its popular Uber Moto service, aligning with the company’s broader commitment to sustainable mobility. The Uber Moto service, which offers quick and affordable short-distance trips, has seen rapid growth in Johannesburg since its launch. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project Success While the…

Uber eyeing electric bike rides in South Africa

eriinfo.com6 months ago07 mins

Uber Moto … and a decidely non-electric motorbike Uber South Africa is exploring switching to electric motorbikes for its Uber Moto service, which is aimed at riders wanting quick, short-distance trips. The company launched its first fleet of electric cars in Johannesburg last month. Uber Go Electric allows commuters to pay entry-level prices like those…