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Welcoming Chinese EVs
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 25/10/2021
» GWM (Great Wall Motor) is the new kid on the block in Thailand's automotive scene. The Ora Good Cat 2022 is GWM's latest 100% electric vehicle (EV), which is being introduced to the Thai market through a "pre-order" campaign, albeit without price lists. Bookings are only available online through GWM's website until Oct 28 with prices to be announced on Oct 29.
Charging ahead with EVs
Business, Published on 19/10/2020
» Although the automotive industry is struggling to deal with a worldwide economic downturn, local authorities and car makers are clinging to their ambitious goal to make Thailand a champion in electric vehicle (EV) business in the region.
EVs on a roll
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2021
» 2020 has been rough for industries all over the world. Even the automotive industry could not escape the unique challenges stemming from pandemic-induced lockdowns, the economic slump and subdued consumer confidence, all of which have caused car sales to nosedive globally.
Cheaper EVs, cleaner air
News, Editorial, Published on 18/10/2019
» Let's admit it. The car culture of Thai commuters will not go away anytime soon, even though Bangkok's electric rail networks will see a lot of improvements in the coming years.
EVs unstoppable in China
Published on 22/04/2023
» SHANGHAI: This year’s Shanghai Auto Show signalled the end of the petrol engine era in China, as domestic electric vehicle brands drive change across the indistry and leave foreign companies in the dust, analysts and industry insiders say.
New taxes for EVs
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2024
» The national committee in charge of promoting the electric-vehicle (EV) industry has approved a new car tax structure to support the production of hybrid vehicles as part of a plan to convert internal combustion engines to electric power.
BMW earmarks B400m for EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 07/03/2018
» BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand, a local arm of the German luxury carmaker, has set aside 400 million baht to prepare its production facility for this year's electric vehicle (EV) plan.
India slashes taxes on EVs
Published on 27/07/2019
» NEW DELHI: India has slashed taxes on electric vehicles and chargers, as it looks to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly cars.
Mobile operators keen on EVs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/02/2019
» Electric scooters and motorbikes are being exhibited at the Thailand Mobile Expo for the first time, offering a new business opportunity for mobile operators and helping to eliminate PM2.5 air pollution after cabinet approval of a tax reduction for electric vehicles.
Bloomberg downbeat on Asean EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/06/2019
» Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts prices of electric vehicles (EVs) such as cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles remain unaffordable for individual buyers in Southeast Asia, including Thailand.