SG boosts EV adoption with incentives and infrastructure expansion
The government is ramping up efforts to drive electric vehicle (EV) adoption with robust financial incentives and infrastructure expansions, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
Indonesia Targets Production of 600,000 EV Units by 2030
Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan targets electric vehicle, or EV, production in Indonesia to reach 600,000 units by 2030. Luhut said this could reduce emissions by up to 160,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Indonesia launches first EV battery plant
JAKARTA – Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle battery plant on Wednesday, President Joko Widodo said, as Southeast Asian countries move to gain a foothold in the emerging industry.
Singapore to test mobile charging service for electric vehicles
Singapore (VNA) – Two Singapore companies – Power-Up Tech and Beecharge Innovation Group – have been given the green light to offer mobile charging for electric vehicles (EVs) for the next four years.
Vietnam automaker sends EVs to Laos for electric taxi service
Vietnamese automaker VinFast on Friday sent 150 cars to neighboring Laos for the launch of an electric taxi service, months after starting a similar scheme at home. The communist state’s first homegrown car manufacturer is hoping to compete with EV giants such as Tesla, and is trying to crack international markets.
China’s Changan Automobile to Build NEV Plant in Thailand
Chinese state-owned automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. signed an agreement Tuesday to invest 8.8 billion Thai Baht ($242 million) in a new-energy vehicle (NEV) factory in Thailand.
Vietnam’s VinFast electric taxis to hit Cambodia roads
VinFast, an electric vehicle (EV) and taxi company launched by Vietnam’s richest man earlier this year, is set to hit Cambodian roads. According to various reports, the company has chosen Cambodia and Laos to be the first overseas markets as part of its grand Southeast Asia expansion plans.
Brunei shows EV potential
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As an oil and gas producing country, Brunei Darussalam has a high potential to become renowned and a great example in the world stage if the country can one day fully embrace electric vehicles (EV), a senior official from BYD (‘Build Your Dreams’), a leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, said.
