Electric vehicle sales in Singapore surge, making up 4 in 10 cars sold in early 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a major part of Singapore’s car market, with nearly 4 in every 10 new cars sold in the first quarter of 2025 being fully electric. According to data released by the Land Transport Authority on April 16, a total of 4,383 EVs were registered between January and March—making up 40.2% […]
Chinese EV giant BYD starts to build vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD on Monday (April 28) began to build an automotive assembly plant in Cambodia, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said in a press release. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and CDC First Vice-Chairman Sun Chanthol attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the plant at the Sihanoukville Special Economy […]
BYD Sime Motors partners with Transport Ministry
IN a concerted effort to bolster electric vehicle (EV) adoption and support Malaysia’s transition to low-carbon mobility, BYD Sime Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport (MOT). This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions through the wider use of EVs in both public and private sectors.
High costs, lack of charging stations hamper EV sales growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, but analysts say two key factors continue to hinder their sales growth in Malaysia. According to RHB Investment Bank analyst, Syahril Hanafiah, the first challenge is the high cost of EVs, attributed to the RM100,000 minimum floor price for fully-imported (CBU) models. The second is the […]
RI Launches First Hydrogen Refueling Station, Eyes Green Future
KBRN, Jakarta: State-owned electricity firm PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) has inaugurated a Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS), known as Stasiun Pengisian Bahan Bakar Hidrogen (SPBH), in Senayan, Jakarta. This marks Indonesia’s first infrastructure supporting hydrogen-fueled, environmentally friendly vehicles.
Delta Electronics Becomes First EV Charging Solutions Provider to Attain Philippine Standard (PS) Safety Certification
MANILA, Philippines, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has been awarded the Philippine Standard (PS) Safety Certification Mark for its AC power Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions, a mandatory certification for select electrical products, ensuring they meet stringent national safety and performance standards.
Traffic Police’s electric highway patrol cars to be rolled out from second half of 2025
SINGAPORE – A fleet of 19 high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) will be progressively introduced to the Traffic Police’s Expressway Patrol Car fleet from the second half of 2025.
Vietnam vehicle market expands 8% in March
Vietnam’s new vehicle market expanded by 8% to 26,079 units in March 2025 from 24,133 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
