uYilo Electric Mobility Programme

17/06/2026

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Call for Applications is open until 11 July 2026. You must apply online at https://gcip.tech/register/

This targets early-stage clean tech entrepreneurs in renewable energy, resource efficiency, water solutions, sustainable mobility, waste management, and related industries. Get business development support, mentorship and expert coaching, access to funding opportunities, and national and global exposure.

Have questions? Mail [email protected] No offline applications will be accepted.

Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Technology Innovation Agency

15/06/2026

What's your take on e-Mobility and performance cars? Double Apex leans into the subject by looking at the BMW M Neue Klasse concept.

Forget fake vents. BMW M's new electric concept leans into its racing DNA, promising genuine performance for the streets.

11/06/2026

Does Mexico have lessons for South Africa in making e-Mobility accessible by utilising local industry and skills, instead of looking to imports? Find out about the Olinia Uno at InsideEVs.

The Olinia Uno seats six, can take a wheelchair, and is made, designed, and developed entirely in Mexico.

09/06/2026

Zinia Bunyula, uYilo Skills Development Manager, presented "The Strategic Workforce Transition for New Energy Vehicles in South Africa" at the Australia Africa Universities Conference, hosted by Nelson Mandela University and themed "Circular Economies for Inclusive and Sustainable Futures".

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09/06/2026

uYilo director, Dr Andrew de Vries, is at The Battery Show in Stuttgart, Germany. The event introduces attendees to industry challenges and supply chain risks, and provides opportunity to network with existing and new suppliers and partners. Find out more at the link.



https://www.thebatteryshow.eu/

08/06/2026

Autoblog gets the most range out of the BMW iX, on test. How far do you have to go, on a single charge?

The BMW iX3 ranked highest in the test with a real-world range of 485 miles, followed by the Lucid Gravity and Mercedes-Benz CLA.

03/06/2026

Electric cars are making in-roads in Australia, and BYD Global has become the second-largest importer in the country, behind TOYOTA, buying their own ship to deliver 5,000 EVs at a time.

The biggest ever shipment of electric vehicles to Australia has doc...

03/06/2026

A big thank you to uYilo Electric Mobility Programme for showcasing our DC-DC charger at the Technology Innovation Agency's "TIA 2.0" brunch.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of South Africa's growing e-mobility ecosystem and to share how locally developed innovation can help drive the future of electric mobility.

Thank you to uYilo, the Technology Innovation Agency, and all the stakeholders supporting innovation and technology development Made in South Africa.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

This article, one of series, looks into the thoughts and planning required to address the balance between EV adoption and grid capacity.

New forecasting tools can help predict where, when, and how EVs will charge.