More sustainable transport is taking centre stage in the Western world, as efforts to address climate change ramp up.
Innovations and advancements in Electric Vehicles (EVs) are gaining velocity, with more and more options set to become available.
South Africa is also getting on board, with a recent whitepaper by Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel outlining the country’s roadmap to incorporate EVs into the transport mix by 2035.
Growing demand presents a significant opportunity for South Africa to leverage economic growth by producing EVs, vehicle components and more, and according to the white paper, the first local production of EVs is set to launch locally by as early as 2026.
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(Source:IOL)