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Mercedes-Benz rolls out new electric models in Thailand
Business, Published on 27/08/2024
» Two newly launched Mercedes-Benz electric car models are making their way to Thai owners, overcoming challenges in the Thai automotive industry. The German luxury automaker remains confident in its growth within the domestic market, despite experiencing a downturn, attributing this optimism to customer trust in its electric mobility technology and design.
Prospects for Tesla plant in Thailand dim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/08/2024
» The government is waiting for word from Tesla as to whether it will scrap its plan to invest in Thailand, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Premium EV sales dip 35% in first half
Published on 23/07/2024
» Sales of premium electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand plunged 35% year-on-year during the first half of this year, but German luxury car maker BMW remains positive about its EV sales, with newly launched models in the MINI family in Bangkok expected to thrill the public.
Chery to build $800m EV plant in Vietnam
Published on 04/04/2024
» HANOI - The Chinese automaker Chery has signed a joint venture agreement with a local company to set up an $800-million electric vehicle plant, the Vietnamese trade ministry said on Thursday.
Vietnam’s Vinfast focusing on Thailand’s EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast is competing with Chinese car companies to market its EVs in Southeast Asia, aiming to benefit from the Asean Free Trade Agreement (Afta).
PM to court EV investors in Germany
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/02/2024
» The government is aiming to attract car manufacturers in Germany to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's official trip to the country next month, Deputy Prime Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said on Saturday.
Berlin to expand EV investment
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2024
» Germany has vowed to expand its investment in electric vehicles in Thailand so the kingdom can become an EV regional hub, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
EV makers call for equal treatment in Thailand
Published on 17/01/2024
» Car manufacturers from Europe, the US and South Korea want the Thai government to ensure its electric vehicle promotion policy is mutually beneficial to all EV makers, following concerns that rivals from China and Japan have gained the upper hand.
FTI vows to assist local parts manufacturers
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/12/2023
» Up to 1,700 local auto parts manufacturers are being assisted in shifting to producing parts for electric vehicles (EVs) under a new agreement between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and global car manufacturers.
EA expects 20% jump in revenue next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/12/2023
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) developer and operator, expects its revenue to grow by at least 20% in 2024, mainly thanks to rising demand for EVs in Thailand.