Delta prepared to supply EV uptick
Delta Electronics Thailand is optimistic about the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market, with a plan to collaborate with car distributors to provide EV charging equipment for Thai buyers. Thailand suffers from PM2.5 pollution and oil-fuelled vehicles are a key source of ultra-fine dust and particles. EV adoption has been put forward as one tactic to […]
Toyota to use Prius parts in SE Asia carts
The Environment Ministry and Toyota Tsusho Corp. have jointly begun a project to reuse parts from hybrid vehicles in Southeast Asia that have reached the end of their product life cycle. The aim is to reuse the electric parts from hybrids that are scrapped, to provide a means of transportation for tourists and to reduce […]
Thailand set to hasten EV charging-station plan
Disruptive technology has affected Thailand’s electricity business and the automobile industry, causing the government and private sector to enhance performance in order to maintain the country’s competitiveness and production base to export cars in the region. Minister of Energy Sontirat Sontijirawong said the ministry has prepared to present to the Cabinet the establishment of the […]
Draft EV roadmap coming
The government is drafting a roadmap for electric vehicle (EV) production to begin in Thailand within three years, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana. The roadmap will serve as a national master plan for EVs and must be finalised this year, he said. Mr Uttama has discussed the issue with Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, but other […]
Vale’s divestment a tactical move for national electric cars: Thohir
Our country is one of the world’s largest producers of nickel. Hence, Vale’s divestment could play a significant role in our strategic plan ahead. Jakarta (ANTARA) – The divestment of Vale Indonesia, subsidiary of the multi-mining corporation in Brazil, Vale, is part of a strategic measure to develop the national electric vehicle industry, State-Owned Enterprises […]
Electric cars take centre stage at Singapore Motorshow
MOTOR shows are meant to offer a glimpse of the future, and this weekend’s Singapore Motorshow suggests that electricity is set to play an increasingly prominent role on local roads. “Drivers are now more aware of alternative powertrains and are more willing to explore. Many are starting to view buying an energy-efficient vehicle as both […]
Combating pollution one motorbike at a time
Sector: Electric vehicles Addressable market: RM700 million in Malaysia Intellectual property status: International IP for lithium batteries Product description and USP: Malaysia’s first electric motorbike manufacturer, which uses patented lithium ion-based energy cells Currently exporting: Yes, to Thailand Industry challenges: Getting the public to consider two-wheel EVs when purchasing new motorcycles and getting more sales Eclimo Sdn Bhd, […]
Thailand charges towards an electric car future, with a few speed bumps
Thailand has the biggest automotive industry in Southeast Asia and the 12th largest in the world. Most of those coming out of Thai factories, well just about all really, are standard internal combustion engines with a few ‘hybrid’ models sprinkled in there as well. The hybrids include electric motors and charging systems which saves fuel and load on the […]
Bangchak petrol stations installing EV charging locations and solar panels
“Currently PEA is surveying the sites of Bangchak’s petrol stations that are suitable for installing EV chargers.” This from Somchai Techavanich, Chief of Marketing and VP of Marketing at Bangchak Corporation. The group recently announced that the company is planning to install EV (electric vehicle) charging stations at its petrol stations under an MoU for […]
EA reaffirms plan for 1,000 EV stations
SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) remains committed to completing installation of 1,000 charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2020 despite postponing the time frame repeatedly.