Volkswagen and Isuzu express doubt in South Africa's electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle industry plans, prioritizing internal combustion engines.

Volkswagen and Isuzu show skepticism towards South Africa's electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle industry plans, preferring to focus on internal combustion engine vehicles. While the country's NEV sales surged by 82.7% in Q1 2024, they remain a small portion of overall new-car sales. The government's EV White Paper aims to transition South Africa's automotive industry to a dual platform including EVs by 2035.

June 11, 2024
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