Marcos urges Tesla to manufacture EVs in PH
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday encouraged Tesla to consider manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines as part of efforts to adopt a sustainable transport system and reduce carbon emissions.
Grab and BYD Join Forces to Accelerate EV Adoption in Southeast Asia
Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing and delivery app, has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD. The collaboration aims to scale Grab’s EV fleet while making electric mobility more accessible to drivers and passengers in key markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Cambodia’s EV registration sees big jump in 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) reported a big jump in registration of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024, thanks to the support of people and the gains of population among users.
Grab expands EV fleet in Southeast Asia with BYD
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet and has formed a strategic partnership with Chinese automaker BYD. The goal is to add 50,000 electric vehicles across six Southeast Asian countries to meet its 2040 carbon neutrality target.
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.
