Thailand To Sell Only Emission-Free Vehicles Starting 2035
Thailand, along with Singapore and Indonesia, is already pretty far ahead of Malaysia in terms of electric vehicle adoption thanks to its EV-friendly incentives and well-planned charging infrastructure. And now, the country looks set to further widen the gap with its southern neighbour with its new EV plan.
Thailand: Thailand Initiates Pilot Project On Electric Motorcycle Taxis
The Energy Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has launched a pilot project to study the energy consumption and the economic, social, and environmental impact of electric motorcycle taxis, as well as the behavior of drivers and passengers.
VinFast in search of an EV manufacturing spot in Germany
The Vietnamese automaker VinFast is currently looking for a manufacturing spot in Germany to manufacture electric buses and cars, according to German news outlet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Banpu unveils green boat amid EV push
Banpu Next Co, the energy technology arm of Banpu Plc, is helping its parent company move closer to its clean energy goal with the debut of an electric boat for use in the tourism sector.
Scope for Singapore to collaborate with UAE on low-carbon technologies: President Halimah
ABU DHABI – Singapore can work with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on solutions that reduce planet-warming carbon emissions to sustain “robust global responses to the climate crisis”, said President Halimah Yacob on Monday (Jan 17). These solutions include hydrogen fuel and carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
Behind-the-meter battery storage could solve curtailment issues for Vietnam solar projects
Battery storage is begin assessed as a means to maximise the value of solar PV in Vietnam, with asset management group Dragon Capital having hired consultancy AqualisBraemar LOC Group (ABL Group) to conduct feasibility studies.
Vietnamese Car Maker VinFast Invests In Israeli Electric Vehicle Battery Startup
VinFast, the automobile arm of Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup, has led an $80 million funding round for Israeli electric vehicle battery developer StoreDot. The deal is expected to help VinFast secure fast-charging batteries for its own EVs as it prepares to launch in the U.S.
BAFS plans foray into electric truck venture
SET-listed Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS) plans to venture into the production of electric trucks for jet refuelling service as part of attempts to depend less on its core business revenue.
