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Battery EVs take off in Thailand
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 06/12/2022
» Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are becoming more popular with Thai motorists, beating other types of EVs that were previously thought to be better suited to the Thai market as concerns over charging facilities ease, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Isuzu electric pickups on the horizon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/12/2022
» Japanese car company Isuzu, the leader in the Thai pickup market, is waiting for the right moment to launch electric pickups and trucks in the Thai market, which is currently more geared towards passenger electric vehicles (EVs).
BoI steps up efforts to woo Tesla
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2022
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is stepping up efforts to encourage newly established Tesla Thailand to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) business, part of efforts to grow the local EV industry.
EV Primus, RV Connex unite for battery project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2022
» Chinese electric vehicle distributor EV Primus and defence and security technology firm RV Connex have teamed up to operate a 10-billion-baht power bank project to sell batteries to the growing EV market.
With New EVs Arriving, Brand Loyalty Goes Out the Window
Business, Published on 30/12/2022
» As more car makers roll out electric vehicles, they are discovering an important trait among early customers: They are far more apt to try new brands.
Chip shortage sparks 5-10% price hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects car prices to rise by 5-10% in 2023, mainly because of the prolonged impact of the global semiconductor shortage.
Malaysia looks to China to grow EV sector
Published on 03/01/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to draw greater investment from Chinese companies to develop its electric vehicle (EV) sector to build up the infrastructure to enable wider adoption of EVs, a Malaysian official said.
EV maker BYD expanding in Vietnam
Published on 13/01/2023
» HANOI: The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Auto Co is reportedly planning to build a plant in Vietnam to produce car parts, which would complement an EV production plant scheduled to open next year in Thailand.
CP Foton Sales to spend B1bn on factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/01/2023
» CP Foton Sales Co, a Thai-Chinese automaker in the commercial vehicle segment, plans to spend 1 billion baht building a factory to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) and oil-powered vehicles in Thailand by 2026.
Volvo anticipates selling only battery EVs by 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/01/2023
» Volvo Cars (Thailand) Co expects to sell only battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, in Thailand within 2025, thanks to a growing domestic EV market and prospective buyers with strong purchasing power.