Malaysia aims to grow EV market share to 38% thru National Energy Policy 2022-2040, fr under 1% in 2018
Malaysia aims to grow the electric vehicle market share to 38% by 2040 through the Low Carbon Nation Aspiration (Aspirasi Rendah Karbon) 2040, which is part of the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 (Dasar Tenaga Negara, or DTN) that was announced yesterday.
Sandiaga Uno Aims to Electrify Transportation in Tourist Sites
The Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno in his weekly brief on Monday announced that he intends to replace the current conventional modes of transportation in tourism sites with electric vehicles. He said that this aligns with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s instructions regarding green tourism.
Govt Mulls over Subsidy for Electric Vehicle Conversion
Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry is considering providing subsidies for the cost of converting fuel-based vehicles to electric vehicles in order to accelerate the mass use of battery-based vehicles in the country.
Call for EV chargers to harness solar power
The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) requires long-term planning to ensure adequate power supplies, with one idea being to build “micro grids” at charging stations, says Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc.
BYD buys Rayong land for Thai EV plant, ASEAN hub
BYD has purchased a 96 hectare piece of land in Rayong, Thailand’s auto hub that’s south of Pattaya. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) specialist will set up an EV factory in the eastern province, and the facility is expected to roll out 150,000 cars a year from 2024, Reuters reports.
Pos Indonesia accelerates implementation of green industry principles
State-owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia showcased commitment to accelerating implementation of green industry principles in running the logistics business, including through the use of electric vehicles and environment-friendly renewable energy.
EV adoption in Brunei remains low
Up to end of August, there are 19 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Brunei Darussalam and the owners primarily use their own home charging units to power their vehicle.
China’s BYD signs land deal to build first electric vehicle plant in Thailand
Chinese electric carmaker BYD signed a land purchase deal on Thursday with WHA, Thailand’s largest industrial estate developer, to build its first electric vehicle (EV) production plant in South-east Asia.
