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Revving up SA Automotive Component Manufacturing | Insights into APDP, Exports and NEV Policy

Posted On: October 16, 2024

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Revving up SA Automotive Component Manufacturing | Insights into APDP, Exports and NEV Policy

In this episode, we delve into the South African automotive component manufacturing sector with a special focus on policy, innovation, and the future of the industry. Our guest, Beth Dealtry, a policy expert from the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM), shares insights on the current state of automotive manufacturing, the importance of local content, and the potential for growth in exports.

We discuss the challenges and opportunities within the sector, including the need for R&D incentives, the impact of the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP), and the revolutionary potential of hydrogen fuel cells.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

  • The significance of local content in South African vehicles
  • The role of government policy in supporting the automotive sector
  • Opportunities for growth in exports and component manufacturing
  • The importance of R&D and innovation for long-term sustainability
  • Insights into the future of electric vehicles and hydrogen technology

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EPISODE GUESTS

Beth Dealtry is the Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at NAACAM in South Africa. She holds a first-class master’s degree in Competition and Economic Regulation from the University of Johannesburg.

After joining NAACAM in 2020, Beth rapidly progressed into her current role, where she develops and oversees the formulation and delivery of the organisation’s policy advocacy activities, aligning with the objectives of the South African Automotive Masterplan 2035. Some of the most recent examples of this advocacy work include the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) transition and supporting the development of the APDP 2 Transformation Fund.

SHOWNOTES WITH QUICK LINKS

00:00:00 – Introduction and immediate plans

00:00:21 – Policy and export opportunities

00:01:14 – Industry association role

00:02:07 – Women in the automotive industry

00:03:05 – Career progression and NAACAM growth

00:04:12 – Automotive Policy overview

00:05:42 – APDP and localisation efforts

00:08:03 – Incentives and investment

00:10:17 – Global automotive trends

00:19:30 – R&D and innovation

00:24:35 – Export dynamics and local OEM support

00:25:23 – Production-led strategy for EV adoption

00:26:02 – Focus on component manufacturing and job creation

00:27:41 – Investment and R&D incentives in the White Paper

00:28:46 – Hydrogen economy and fuel cell production

00:29:28 – Challenges and opportunities in EV and hybrid markets

00:30:56 – The importance of R&D and local partnerships

00:33:32 – Global competitiveness and localisation strategies

00:35:43 – Unlocking the African market potential

00:43:46 – Policy recommendations and future directions