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flag South Africa's auto leaders push for a Europe-South Africa EV battery alliance to cut China reliance amid 2035 fossil fuel bans.

flag South Africa’s auto industry leaders, including BMW’s Peter van Binsbergen, are urging the government and Europe to create a joint electric vehicle battery value chain to reduce dependence on China. flag With Europe and the UK banning new fossil fuel cars by 2035, South Africa aims to expand its role in EV exports but faces risks due to slow policy progress and just over 4,000 EVs on the road. flag The government has introduced a 150% tax deduction for EV and hydrogen investments and is developing a critical minerals strategy with the World Bank. flag Industry officials warn urgent action is needed to secure export markets and attract investment.

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