Hurdles and opportunities in Africa’s transition to EVs

 A man holds a charging plug to charge a car at a Smart Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Beijing, China on February 2, 2024.

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The global electric vehicle (EV) industry, long viewed as a vital tool in combating climate change, is now facing significant challenges.

Automakers like GM, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo are scaling back their ambitious EV strategies in response to slow sales, saturated markets, and high production costs.

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