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Plugging into a low-emissions future
The new Electric Vehicle Industry Association is hoping to make electric vehicles a more common sight in SA, writes Lerato Matebese
The debate about the feasibility and future of electric vehicles in global markets and SA rages on. Critics are sceptical about the longevity of the technology and how electric vehicles will fare in the pre-owned market — whether they will be more accessible five years from now or will still be out of reach for the average buyer. No matter how you slice it, electric cars (including hydrogen and compressed gas-powered ones) are an integral part of the future as manufacturers look towards alternative energy to power their vehicles, while reducing emissions. Charging stations In the local context, BMW and Nissan have their advocates in the form of the i3 and Leaf respectively. They have also signed a memorandum of understanding to provide universal charging stations in Gauteng and, more recently, Cape Town. Of course, the number of charging stations will increase relative to the number of electric vehicles on our roads. To fast-track such developments and infrastructure in SA, a number...
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