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South Africa: MellowVan delivering with clean energy

Niels Eixler
February 11, 2025

South African Neil Du Preez’s 100% electric-powered Mellowvan is a game-changer — a three-wheeler built for speed, sustainability, and efficiency. The delivery car is steering the future of urban mobility!

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Spinning pioneer revs up South Africa's petrolheads

Spinning pioneer revs up South Africa's petrolheads

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Cars and TransportationFebruary 7, 202504:37 min
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