BEIRUT, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's car company EV Electra Ltd will launch the country's first locally manufactured electric vehicle on Feb. 21, a move that will open a wider market to environmentally friendly driving options, a manager of the company said in an interview with Xinhua.
"It is not a matter of choice to have or not to have electric vehicles in Lebanon. This will be the only available option starting 2030 when all manufacturers will shift their production to electric cars which are healthier for the environment and less costly than regular ones," said Lamice Saade, Drivetrain Development Manager at EV Electra Ltd.