Vietnam proposes new electricity pricing for EV charging stations
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam is driving a surge in electricity demand for charging stations, with rates for these facilities expected to be set between industrial and commercial electricity pricing. The highest proposed rate could reach 4,937 VND/kWh ($0.20).
Transjakarta Receives 20 Additional Electric Buses
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk. (VKTR) has officially launched 20 units of completely knocked down (CKD) electric buses in Indonesia for Transjakarta. The 20 buses started the operation on Saturday, January 11 to serve Corridor 10 of the Tanjung Priok – PGC route and Corridor 14 of the Jakarta International Stadium – Senen route.
DOE to require fuel economy label, sticker on new vehicles
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) will require new vehicles to obtain a Fuel Economy Label (FEL) and Fuel Economy Sticker (FES) by 2028.
China’s new energy SUVs gain popularity in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — China’s renowned automobile manufacturer, Great Wall Motors, has held a ceremony to launch its new energy SUV in Brunei, receiving a warm welcome from the local market.
EV overview shows sales growth slowing
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Thailand slowed considerably in 2024 following explosive growth of 320% in 2023, as a reduction in incentives offered to consumers and stricter loan requirements negatively impact the pace of adoption.
Deputy PM urges specific roadmap for EV shift
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 2 emphasised the need for comprehensive solutions to reduce pollution sources, with a focus on addressing emissions from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles by shifting to electric vehicles (EVs).
New taxes for EVs
The national committee in charge of promoting the electric-vehicle (EV) industry has approved a new car tax structure to support the production of hybrid vehicles as part of a plan to convert internal combustion engines to electric power.
Thailand to extend production timeframe for battery EVs
THAILAND will extend a production timeframe for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and offer incentives for hybrid EVs to support the industry in South-east Asia’s automobile hub, its Board of Investment said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
