Tech for Good: Driving the Future of E-Mobility from the Kyalami Grand Prix

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What if your next car could run on SUNLIGHT? ⚡🚗

This week on Tech for Good, we’re LIVE from the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand Prix with Rethabile Mothlala and Greg Kress (Accenture’s e-Mobility Lead) to unpack South Africa’s electric vehicle future!

Key Sparks from the Convo:
✅ EVs vs. Hybrids – Is SA ready for full electric, or is hybrid the smarter bridge? (Spoiler: You can already drive from Joburg to Cape Town on today’s charging grid!)
✅ Torque Talk – Why test-driving an EV feels like stepping into a spaceship (hint: instant acceleration!).
✅ Infrastructure Truths – With 500+ charging points nationwide, what’s really holding SA back? (Hint: It’s not just Eskom…)
✅ Local Jobs Boom – How retrofitting factories for EVs could unlock thousands of new opportunities.

Bonus Insights:

Stellantis’ AI-powered cars – Your future ride will navigate to charging stations like a smartphone app!
Trump, Tesla & SA’s Slow Start – Why policy must catch up to tech.
Festival Highlights – Rutabile’s hustling for Tech for Good partnerships – DM him to collab!
🔋 The future isn’t just electric—it’s decarbonized, decentralized, and damn exciting. – Greg Kress

🎧 Tune in for this charged-up chat—and find out where to test-drive an EV THIS WEEKEND!

#TechForGood #EmobilitySA #KyalamiFoM #ElectricRevolution
29 Jul English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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