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Eskom to trial electric vehicles in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: South African utility Eskom has commenced a research project to study the charging requirements and characteristics of electric vehicles in order to prepare for their entry in the South African market and for the effect they may have on the national grid.
Eskom to trial electric vehicles in South Africa

The company has just taken delivery of 10 Nissan Leaf all-electric cars, which will be used to study their charging requirements and characteristics over a period of three years. The study will focus on elements such as electricity use per kilometre, commuting costs and vehicle range.

With the growing popularity of EVs, Eskom wants to ensure it is strategically placed to manage their uptake in the market.

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