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.
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).
Genting Malaysia says getting closer to energy-efficiency goals
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Genting Malaysia said it had set a target to “reduce electricity consumption by 12 percent by 2028
Hanoi aims for 100% electric buses by 2030
The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a directive outlining the city’s roadmap for transitioning its public bus fleet to electric and green energy vehicles.
PH expands EV charging infrastructure with stronger regulations and public consultation drives
The Philippines is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with 912 publicly accessible charging stations operational nationwide as of 31 March 2025, primarily concentrated in the National Capital Region. To further accelerate EV adoption, the Department of Energy (DOE) is introducing new regulatory initiatives and public consultations aimed at ensuring a safe, efficient, […]
Malaysia’s EV price war ‘natural consequence’ of maturing market
KUALA LUMPUR: The electric vehicle (EV) price war in Malaysia is a natural consequence of a maturing market, according to the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) chief executive officer Azrul Reza Aziz.
