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).
European EV charger tech to be deployed in PH
Poland-based infrastructure firm ChargeEuropa is penetrating the Philippine market as it tapped a unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to deploy its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country.
Malaysia’s Journey to Net-Zero Emissions: TNB Leads the Charge
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects a commitment not only to global climate targets but also to sustainable development and economic resilience.
Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia’s first EV battery factory
Last September, Indonesia inaugurated its first EV battery factory, also the first in Southeast Asia. Powered by renewable energy, this factory is located in the Central Sulawesi province, at the Neo Energy Morowali Industrial Estate.
Thailand and Indonesia lead Southeast Asia’s EV shift
The automotive industry is changing as it charges up electric vehicles. In Southeast Asia, the leading vehicle-producing regions, Thailand and Indonesia, are embracing this gear shift and developing new strategies to maintain and even improve their position in the road to electrification.
