TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – One of Indonesia’s renowned taxi companies, Blue Bird, launched its electric vehicle (EV) fleet today that will be available for service starting May 2019. The company’s high-end service Silver Bird will utilize the Tesla Model X 75D while the more-common Blue Bird fleet uses the BYD 96. “We’re still waiting for the preparation of the […]

Grab has revealed its roadmap to launch electric vehicles (EV) in Indonesia in partnership with the local government. The ride-hailing startup will collaborate with automakers and distributors, including Hyundai, Astra Honda Motor and Gesits, to introduce four- and two-wheeler electric vehicles for pilots in the Greater Jakarta area. Users will be able to book EV […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 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 […]

“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 […]