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BYD overtakes LG as world's No.2 EV battery supplier
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/06/2023
» BYD, backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has gone past LG Energy Solution as the world's second-largest electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, reinforcing China's dominance of the industry as EV adoption picks up pace globally.
Amata to build 2nd EV estate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/06/2023
» Industrial developer Amata Corporation Plc is building its second Thai-Chinese industrial estate in Rayong, valued at 2 billion baht, to serve mainland investors and support electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing projects.
Chinese interest is a boon for fledgling EV industry, says govt
News, Published on 04/06/2023
» Three China-based global manufacturers of batteries for electric vehicles (EV) have expressed interest in investing in Thailand, which would spur growth in the EV industry here, according to the government.
Chinese EV firms eager to join FTI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/06/2023
» Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are keen to become members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to help drive the fledging EV industry in Thailand.
Geely in early talks to enter Thailand EV market
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2023
» Major Chinese automaker Geely is in the early stages of planning an entry to Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) market, including weighing models for import and local manufacturing, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions.
Great Wall plans $30m local battery venture
Published on 30/05/2023
» China’s Great Wall Motor is finalising plans to invest up to $30 million to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact electric car next year, according to a company executive.
Planning unit touts revamp of labour force
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2023
» The decoupling of global supply chains following trade conflicts between the US and China could benefit Thailand in the automotive, electrical appliances, and electronics industries.
BMW X1 gets plug-in hybrid
Life, Published on 29/05/2023
» BMW has launched the plug-in hybrid version of its popular X1 crossover for the Thai market.
FTI sticks with annual car production forecast of 1.95m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is maintaining its prediction for total car production this year at 1.95 million cars despite a drop in output last month.
More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2023
» Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.