By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) - British electric van and bus maker Arrival will develop an electric car for Uber Technologies Inc that will go into production in late 2023, the two companies said on Tuesday. Arrival and Uber will also explore a strategic relationship in key markets, including the United Kingdom, European Union and United States. The Arrival Car will be an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle for ride-hailing, and will go into production in the fourth quarter of 2023, the companies said.
Uber plans to be a fully electric mobility platform in London by 2025, and across North America and Europe by 2030. The company has raised more than 135 million pounds ($188 million) to help its drivers in London upgrade to an electric vehicle by 2025.
City of Cape Town opens second electric vehicle charging stationThe City of Cape Town (CoCT) has opened its second public electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The station is situated in the parking area of the Somerset West Civic Centre. E-mobility offers the city and its residents an opportunity to create a healthier, more inclusive metro. As a proactive climate change response, it will help enable our Covid-19 recovery, said the CoCT in a statement.
SABC s Noxolo Grootboom announces retirementNoxolo Grootboom has announced her retirement after working for the SABC for 37 years. The public broadcaster confirmed the news on its Twitter account.
Henley MBA student Collen Mashawana is helping build communities during a pandemicThere are many aspects to the Henley Executive MBA that make it stand out from every other MBA programme offered on the continent, not least the fact that it is the only international MBA offered in South Africa. But there are two other aspects that are extremely close to Henley Africa dean and director Jon Foster-Pedley s heart: serving the community and active learning. Issued by Henley Business School
Judgment confirms importance of disclosure of records in litigationIn a recent case where a claimant for damages sought to prevent the disclosure of her medical records, the rules of court were found to override other legislation relating to confidentiality of personal information. By Sandra Sithole