Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities Clyde Elder says policies and regulations are needed to facilitate a smooth transition to the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.

He was speaking at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s EV and Hybrid Conference on Wednesday.

The International Energy Agency, a Europe-based intergovernmental organisation which acts as the world’s premier adviser on energy policy, security and clean energy transition, says more than 20% of new cars sold globally in 2024 were electric.