Haval announces New Energy Vehicle investment in the AA Technical College
After 16 years in South Africa, Haval now consistently ranks among the top players in national vehicle sales
Haval Motors South Africa (HMSA) has announced an investment in the Automobile Association (AA) Technical College and by supplying New Energy Vehicle (NEV) components to the College.
The Chinese company will also be contributing to practical and curriculum development on NEV technology in association with the AA.
Yusuf Patel, Head of Aftersales at Haval Motors South Africa said the company recognises that NEV in the local market requires not only infrastructure and Government policy to grow and develop, but also skills development.
“After 16 years in South Africa, Haval now consistently ranks among the top players in national vehicle sales and is also at the forefront of introducing NEV technology locally with our ORA brand and Haval HEV models.
Skills
Patel adds that electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles require special skills, safety, training and equipment to service and work.
“This totally transforms the role and skills required by vehicle technicians. HMSA recognises this and as we are well positioned in the NEV space, we want to be the pioneers of driving skills development for New Energy Vehicles in the local industry, in particular where it is not being addressed by Government or the industry.”
New technologies
Werner Wandrey, Principal of the AA Technical College, thanked Haval for its generous donation.
“It could not have come at a better time. The curriculum for the technical college is currently being updated by the Department of Education and part of the new curriculum is an introduction to Electric Vehicles as well as Hybrid Vehicles.
“With this donation we will undoubtedly be one of the first training facilities that now supports actual modules, not only in theory but with practical tasks and exhibitions in this new technology. We can therefore train our learners way ahead of time before EVs and Hybrid Vehicles become mainstream in our market. We are very grateful for this donation,” said Wandrey.
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