Mikel Mabasa was among the most vocal advocates for a coherent South African new energy vehicle policy.
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Government is seeking to boost local automotive manufacturing while Chinese brands weigh investment versus market risks.
Short-term resilience to tariff shocks may not hold up in the long term as other nations secure trade deals with the US.
South Africa is poised for Chinese investment in its R500-billion motoring industry.
Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa has said that managing the EV transition well is “mission critical” for the country.
Last weekend, TechCentral participated in a four-day road trip across South Africa to test the feasibility of driving electric cars across our vast country.
Government’s support for the industry, announced on Wednesday, comes after long delays and much frustration.
Automotive association expresses disappointment at finance minister’s speech regarding electric vehicles.
The sale of electric vehicles in South Africa more than doubled year on year in the second quarter, albeit off a low base.
Not enough is being done to support the transition by South Africa’s motor manufacturing industry to electric vehicles.