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Finding a formula for a fuel-efficient future
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 01/01/2014
» Most of the 11 prototype vehicles lined up at Shell's Bangkok office have a similar structure. Designed to maximise fuel efficiency, they are shaped like a teardrop to conform to the principles of aerodynamics and air resistance.
Shell putting Asia into its cross hairs
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/03/2013
» Royal Dutch Shell, the Anglo-Dutch oil and gas company, will establish a new lubricants technical centre in China to cash in on the booming automotive industry in Asia-Pacific.
More R&D needed to develop hybrids
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/07/2012
» Thailand is looking to develop hybrid cars as its next champion product following in the tread marks of pickup trucks and eco-cars.
Stallions to develop minibike factory in Laos
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/07/2012
» Stallions, the Thai minibike brand, will open a factory in Laos next year to serve as a production base for exports to other Asean countries.
Top 10 in carmaking within sight
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/03/2012
» The Industry Ministry is confident that automobile production will reach 2.1 million units this year and is predicting the country will be one of the top 10 producers of cars in the world.
With estates recovering, Japanese investment flocking back
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/03/2012
» Most factories in the seven industrial estates inundated last year have restarted production, says Industry Minister M.R. Pongsvas Svasti.
Building a green fleet
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 16/01/2012
» With the transport sector responsible for more than 70% of the oil used in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, Sweden is turning more to ethanol buses, with 750 of them now plying the streets of the capital.