Volvo Penta and Rosenbauer are developing an electric driveline for the platform and industrialised version of the company’s Concept Fire Truck (CFT), known as ‘Revolutionary Technology’ (RT)
Logistics
Nigeria gears up for airports opening as it holds flight simulation
Last minute preparations are being made for the imminent resumption of flights in Nigeria, although a definite date is yet to be announced by the Nigerian government
Gulftainer and GSVlabs launches global startup challenge for ports and logistics
Gulftainer and Global Silicon Valley labs (GSVlabs) will engage startups in five unique areas of opportunity including the Internet of Things and Robo-Doctors; artificial intelligence and autonomous drones; big data and advanced analytics; blockchain and Bring Your Own Idea
CEVA Logistics expands in African market
UK-based CEVA Logistics has launched a three-part expansion plan for the African market, through which it aims to become a continent-wide market player
Alternet Systems earns investment interest as Uber features African electric motorcycle market
Alternet Systems has announced that the interest expressed by UBER in the African electric motorcycle market has spurred new investment interest in ALYIs ongoing US$300mn electric mobility project in Africa centred on the commercial manufacturing launch of ALYIs ReVolt Electric Motorcycle