PLN, Hyundai Kefico Collaborate to Develop Battery Swapping Station for Electric Motorcycle
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – State power company PT PLN (Persero) is collaborating with Hyundai Kefico and Consortiums to develop Battery Swapping Station for Motorcycles (SPBKLU). The pilot project took place in Bali, with Hyundai Kefico providing 50 motorcycles for PLN’s operation during the G20 Summit. This collaboration also includes the installation of SPBKLU in accordance with the agreement.
Gentari, EVC launches Southeast Asia’s first 350kW EV super charger in Malaysia
MALAYSIA is the first country in Southeast Asia to have an operational 350kW public charger for electric vehicles (EV). Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a subsidiary of Petronas, in partnership with EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) officially launched its EV charging hub which consists of one 350kW super charger, two DC fast […]
Parliament passes Bill to regulate safety, reliability, accessibility of electric vehicle network
SINGAPORE: Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 30) passed legislation to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore amid a rise in registrations.
Indonesia says lithium, anode plants are being built to support EV ambitions
JAKARTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia is building a lithium refinery and an anode material production facility to complement its nickel-based battery materials industry, an official said, as it aims to set itself up as a hub for making electric vehicles (EVs).
Bangkok targets 8,000 electric buses within 3 years
In the Thai capital of Bangkok, 1,250 electric buses are currently set to replace old diesel buses. Within three years, the number of electric buses in the Bangkok metropolitan area is to be increased to 8,000.
Gaikindo Responds to Govt Target of 1mn Electric Cars Production in 2035
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Industry is targeting the production of one million electric cars and motorcycles in 2035. Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) is optimistic that the target can be achieved under certain conditions.
Philippines to cut tariffs on electric vehicles, parts
MANILA, Nov 24 (Reuters) – A Philippine inter-agency panel chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday approved removing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to spur demand amid high fuel costs.
Singapore Joins The Collective 2030 Zero-Emission Vehicle Deployment Goal
1. Singapore has accepted the United States’ invitation to join the Collective 2030 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Goal (“Goal”) on 18 November 2022, at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). 2. The Goal was initiated by the President of the United States (US) Joe Biden at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in […]
Hybrid electric vehicles breathe new life into VN’s auto industry
HÀ NỘI — Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have become popular in Việt Nam as they have the advantage of not requiring on-site charging while electric vehicles (EVs) are still struggling with many barriers with charging stations, car experts said.
Chinese EV makers eye Southeast Asia as competition escalates
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are making a foray into Southeast Asia, an untapped market with few established players, as competition ramps up at home in China. BYD, Great Wall Motor, Hozon and Aiways have all been delivering EVs in countries such as Thailand, with the aim of gaining a foothold in these markets where […]