Win a Copy of Hope Arising: The Untold Story of South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Pioneer
Hope Arising, authored by Gerhard Swart, chronicles South Africa’s audacious attempt to create a world-class electric vehicle – long before EVs became mainstream. At its heart is the JOULE, a sleek and visionary car born from four entrepreneurs determined to reshape the future of mobility from the southern tip of Africa.
Written by co-founder and lead engineer Gerhard Swart, this book offers both a behind-the-scenes chronicle and a personal reflection on the highs and lows of a groundbreaking venture. From the corridors of political power to investor boardrooms and engineering labs, Swart reveals the triumphs, missteps, and systemic challenges that led to the JOULE project's premature end in 2012.
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