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'Greener' transport key to growth
News, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Published on 25/11/2024
» Across the Asia-Pacific region, especially in urban centres, electric cars and buses are increasingly replacing petrol-powered ones as a means of transportation. Aided by the ubiquity of smart devices, smart mobility and other transport innovations are significantly reshaping everyday life through ride-sharing apps, driver assistance technology and real-time traffic management.
Powering the EV surge
Business, Piyachart Maikaew and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/02/2018
» The government is keen on transforming Thailand into a global production hub for electric vehicles (EVs), offering measures to encourage local car factories to build this new generation of automobiles, but uncertainty persists about how to generate demand in the domestic market.
Hazy shade of winter
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk & Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/01/2020
» Waking up to a misty skyline resembling the mysterious town of Silent Hill, a survival horror video game, with the haze foreshadowing obscured dangers lurking in thick smog, is jarring for all Bangkok residents.
Top German court to hear first 'dieselgate' case
AFP, Published on 05/05/2020
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Herbert Gilbert is just one of tens of thousands of drivers who have sued Volkswagen for cheating emissions tests, but he will make legal history Tuesday when his "dieselgate" case becomes the first to reach Germany's top court.
Long weekend sees spike in tourists
News, Post reporters, Published on 07/09/2020
» Popular tourist destinations were teeming with holidaymakers over the four-day long weekend, giving the ailing tourism industry some hope of recovery.
France and Italy step up rescue efforts after floods
AFP, Published on 04/10/2020
» SAINT-MARTIN-VESUBIE (FRANCE) - French and Italian rescue services stepped up their search efforts on Sunday after floods cut off several villages near the two countries' border, causing widespread damage and killing two people in Italy.
Tesla Quarterly Deliveries Hit Record
Business, Robert Wall, Published on 05/10/2020
» Tesla Inc. vehicle deliveries hit a new record in the most recent quarter, accelerating the Silicon Valley car maker's recovery after sales slowed during the height of the pandemic.
Road to recovery paved by clean fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/11/2020
» The state and private sectors are stepping up efforts to give Thailand a new clean look, with economic activities fuelled by clean energy.
Auto Makers in U.S. Cut Output, Idle Workers on Chip Shortage
Business, Ben Foldy, Published on 12/01/2021
» A chip shortage that has disrupted vehicle production in other parts of the globe is reaching U.S. shores, stifling output for major car companies and dimming prospects for a smooth recovery from the pandemic.
Volkswagen says considering board 'changes', may name new CEO
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Scandal-hit car giant Volkswagen said Tuesday it was considering reshuffling its board and that chief executive Matthias Mueller could be replaced, although no decision has yet been made.