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 […]

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.