PLC2602
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 28 September 2023
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
28 September 2023. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Assignment question:
Taking the general purpose statement of the Green Paper as your starting point, you must read the Green
Paper and then answer the following question in your own words:
Firstly, you must explain why the government proposes adopting a new policy on automotive policy that
prioritises the transition to the new Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa. To answer this part of the
question, you must identify and discuss five (5) reasons why the government is proposing this new policy.
Secondly, you must explain (i.e., not copy from the Green Paper but provide your description) how
Government proposes realising or achieving its ambitious long-term goal of transforming South Africa’s
automotive industry to focus on the manufacture of “new energy vehicles” and their component parts for
the local and international markets.
ANSWER
Part 1: Five Reasons for the Government's New Policy on New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa
1. Environmental Sustainability: The South African government recognizes the pressing need to
address environmental concerns, such as air pollution and climate change. Transitioning to NEVs
reduces emissions and contributes to a cleaner environment, aligning with global sustainability goals.
2. Economic Growth and Job Creation: Embracing NEVs offers an opportunity for economic growth. By
investing in the NEV industry, South Africa can stimulate job creation, attract foreign investments,
and develop a competitive advantage in a rapidly growing global market.
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 28 September 2023
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
28 September 2023. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Assignment question:
Taking the general purpose statement of the Green Paper as your starting point, you must read the Green
Paper and then answer the following question in your own words:
Firstly, you must explain why the government proposes adopting a new policy on automotive policy that
prioritises the transition to the new Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa. To answer this part of the
question, you must identify and discuss five (5) reasons why the government is proposing this new policy.
Secondly, you must explain (i.e., not copy from the Green Paper but provide your description) how
Government proposes realising or achieving its ambitious long-term goal of transforming South Africa’s
automotive industry to focus on the manufacture of “new energy vehicles” and their component parts for
the local and international markets.
ANSWER
Part 1: Five Reasons for the Government's New Policy on New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa
1. Environmental Sustainability: The South African government recognizes the pressing need to
address environmental concerns, such as air pollution and climate change. Transitioning to NEVs
reduces emissions and contributes to a cleaner environment, aligning with global sustainability goals.
2. Economic Growth and Job Creation: Embracing NEVs offers an opportunity for economic growth. By
investing in the NEV industry, South Africa can stimulate job creation, attract foreign investments,
and develop a competitive advantage in a rapidly growing global market.
