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Chinese manufacturers fuel EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2024
» The local electric vehicle market will continue to grow rapidly, driven by more investment from Chinese EV makers in Thailand, causing manufacturers to cut prices to attract consumers, according to major car companies.
Bumpy road for EV evolution
Published on 25/03/2024
» The rapid growth in electric vehicle investment in Thailand from many Chinese EV makers is, in the eyes of some industry observers, reminiscent of "zero dollar" tours.
Taking a closer look at the EV expansion
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» Domestic sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) skyrocketed last year by 603% year-on-year to 73,568 units, with the trend expected to continue this year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Singapore wooing drivers to buy EVs with splashy campaign
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - A young couple leans in for a kiss as the sun casts shades of purple, pastel pink and orange across a city skyline. In the background, a line of sleek electric vehicles (EVs) charge their batteries.
Kia mulls investment in local EV factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/03/2024
» Kia, the premium Korean car manufacturer, is considering making an investment in building an electric vehicle factory in Thailand to benefit from the fast-growing EV market, according to Kia Sales (Thailand).
New incentives put focus on trucks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) on Wednesday approved incentives to motivate companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Incentives for companies transitioning to EVs approved
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2024
» Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles (EVs), the government said on Wednesday.
Minister nudges industry towards sustainability for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Thai automotive industry is being urged to speed up the transition to new global regulations, which emphasise sustainability and clean energy, while leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) to hone their competitive edge.
Thailand motorcycle sales could slip
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2024
» Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles, expects domestic sales to dip slightly this year to 1.7-1.75 million units because of rule changes enforced to control high household debt.
Tesla sold only one car in Korea in January
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/02/2024
» SEOUL - Tesla Inc sold just one electric vehicle (EV) in South Korea in January as a raft of headwinds, from safety concerns to price and a lack of charging infrastructure, weigh on demand.