Indonesia to develop circular economy for EVs, boost battery industry
Indonesia intends to adopt a circular model for its up-and-coming electric vehicle (EV) industry — a new industry driven by rising concerns over the climate crisis — and plans to partner with global manufacturing giants to produce EV batteries.
EESL invests Rs 37 crore in Thailand-based SWAG EV
The state-run Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has announced an initial investment of $5 million (Rs 37 crore) in Thailand-based electric two-wheeler maker SWAG EV. The move is said to promote the concept of convergence – bringing together electric mobility, renewable energy and carbon finance to catalyse energy transformation in Southeast Asia.
Mitsubishi banking on V2X to tout PHEVs
Mitsubishi Motors Thailand wants to seek new business opportunities based on its “V2X” concept, using plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to alert households to smart electricity management.
Indonesia courting Tesla – the new EV archipelago on the horizon?
A year on after the Indonesian government announced radical new policies to boost the country’s prospects as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, reports indicate that Tesla is eyeing the nickel-rich country for its next factory.
Electric vehicle charging stations to be placed about 50 to 70 km apart in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — The Thai Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday that charging stations for the much-touted electric vehicles (EV) will be placed about 50 to 70 km apart.
Study looks at using EVs to power homes
A public-private study on a new business model allowing electric vehicles to power houses to cut electricity bills can help promote EVs, says a Chulalongkorn University researcher, though some car owners are not confident the move will be powerful enough to steer them away from oil-fuelled engines.
Petros to launch Malaysia’s first integrated fuelling station in Sarawak – fossil fuels, electric, hydrogen
Sarawak is set to have the first state-of-the-art, integrated fuelling station in the country, which can cater to cars powered by conventional fossil fuels (petrol and diesel), electricity or hydrogen
Indonesia eyes becoming key player in electric vehicle industry
With President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin marking a year of administration, Indonesia seeks becoming a major player in producing electric vehicles, as the automotive world has changed drastically with their presence.
