Korean company donates 8,000 ebikes to Kingdom

South Korean manufacturer Very Words has announced plans to donate 8,000 electric motorcycles to the Ministry of Environment. In addition, the company plans to establish approximately 200 charging stations across the Kingdom, to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Cambodia’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Ministry, Eramet discuss battery EV investment plan

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming and French miner Eramet Group have discussed the company’s investment plan to strengthen the battery electric vehicle (BEV) supply chain in Indonesia.

Thai EV sales could jump 40% in 2025

Thailand is bracing for an extended electric vehicle (EV) price war triggered by a surge in local production from Chinese car makers, a move likely to deal a further blow to a domestic auto industry already struggling with tumbling sales, industry experts said.

Analyst sees EV transition reshaping Malaysia’s automotive industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday that Malaysia’s automotive industry is transitioning, driven by the rise of electric vehicle (EV) players, with current investments focused on downstream areas such as showrooms and service centers, alongside a growing interest in EV assembly.

Trump’s EV Policy Reversal Threatens Indonesia’s Nickel Industry and Green Energy Transition

Jakarta. A recent executive order by US President Donald Trump rolling back electric vehicle (EV) mandates is likely to disrupt Indonesia’s burgeoning EV ecosystem, according to the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios). The policy could significantly impact demand for critical minerals, foreign investment, and global financing for green energy projects, while strengthening China’s grip […]

ADB, Ayala ink $100-M loan to develop EV ecosystem

THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) and Ayala Corp. have signed a $100-million (around P5.8-billion) financing deal to support the company’s efforts to develop an electric mobility (e-mobility) ecosystem in the Philippines.