Thailand approves enhanced incentives to boost EV use
Thailand has expanded incentives to boost the use of electric vehicles (EVs), the investment promotion agency said on Thursday (Apr 7), as the country looks to preserve its status as a major Southeast Asian auto production hub. Smaller charging stations will now be eligible for three-year tax benefits, an extra incentive on top of a […]
S. Korea’s Hyundai unveils first Indonesia-made all-electric car
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): South Korea’s Hyundai has unveiled the first fully electric, mass-produced car assembled in Indonesia, bringing the Indonesian government closer to its goal of turning the country into a global electric vehicle (EV) player.
Thailand Issues New Incentive Package for Electric Vehicle Industry
In February 2022, Thailand released new government incentives for its electric vehicles (EV) industry as part of its ambitious plan to transform 50 percent of its total auto by 2030 and become a production base for cleaner vehicles in Southeast Asia.
Philippine EV law won’t make electric cars cheaper
Last week we got word that the finalized version of the electric vehicle bill has been sent to the Office of the President to be signed. Even if President Duterte doesn’t, it will become law unless he vetoes it.
Thais turn to EVs at motor show as petrol prices soar
BANGKOK, March 30 (Reuters) – Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and a government subsidy taking 15% off the price of some EV cars.
Vietnam’s VinFast Investing Up To $6.5 Billion in U.S. EV Production
Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced plans Tuesday plans to set up an EV manufacturing complex in North Carolina set to go into operation by 2024. The facility eventually will have the capacity to produce up to 150,000 battery-electric vehicles annually, with VinFast planning to start off with two large SUVs that were unveiled at CES in […]
Wall chargers, power meters to be installed to promote electric vehicles in Thailand
BANGKOK – Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow made the promise during the “Go Green 2022” seminar on Thursday when he was talking about green businesses.
Vietnam’s nickel demand expected to increase
Vietnam has the opportunity to be at the forefront of the global movement towards the electrification of transport, so demand for nickel in Vietnam will continue to rise, experts have said.
PLN offers 30% discount to electric vehicle owners
State-owned electricity provider PT PLN (Persero) is offering a 30-percent discount to electric vehicle owners who charge their vehicles using home-charging facilities from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
12 suburban malls, including Waterway Point and Northpoint City, to have electric vehicle charging points from Sept
A total of 36 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be deployed at 12 suburban malls under Frasers Property Retail located across the island, such as Waterway Point and Northpoint City, from September this year.