Newskoop Ecoskoops (English)

Ecoskoops - 24 March 2026

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In today’s show, we look at how Zero Carbon Charge is transforming long-distance travel on the N3. The company is on track to complete construction of two new fully off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along South Africa’s busiest freight and passenger corridor between Johannesburg and Durban. We speak to the company’s co‑founder to unpack what this means for electric mobility, freight operators, and everyday motorists.
24 Mar English South Africa Daily News · Nature

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