Uzbekistan to Install Thousands of EV Charging Stations in Eco Push

For the last two decades or so, motorists in Uzbekistan could buy any car brand they wanted, as long as it was either a Daewoo or Chevrolet. This limited selection resulted from the de facto monopoly held by government-controlled UzAvtosanoat, which manufactured vehicles under those brands through joint ventures. The ongoing economic liberalization is altering this dynamic. Data reported by Tashkent-based outlet Gazeta.uz reveal how far things have changed over the past year, however. While Chevrolets are still a ubiquitous sight on Uzbekistan’s…