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BMW taps Draxlmaier for batteries
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/11/2018
» German luxury automaker BMW Group Thailand has teamed up with a supplier, Draxlmaier Group, to localise high-voltage battery production with an investment of 400 million baht in Chon Buri province.
Battery EVs centre stage at Motor Expo
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/11/2018
» The 35th Thailand International Motor Expo is a prime stage for imported battery EVs, as the government has received no commitment from makers to assemble these zero-emission vehicles domestically.
Mercedes-Benz exploring incentives for battery EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/11/2018
» Mercedes-Benz Thailand is studying the possibility of applying for Board of Investment (BoI) incentives for battery electric vehicles after winning privileges for two related projects, plug-in hybrid EVs and lithium-ion batteries.
BoI approves grant for Mazda hybrid EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 15/11/2018
» Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corporation is poised to produce hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) in the country after the Board of Investment (BoI) granted a 11.48-billion-baht investment application.
Motor Expo 2018 signals solid vehicle bookings
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/11/2018
» Inter-Media Consultant Co, the organiser of Thailand International Motor Expo 2018, is optimistic about vehicle bookings for the upcoming auto showcase, saying overall sentiment has been bullish throughout the year.
Mass-market eco-car stimulus on the way
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/11/2018
» The Industry Ministry will roll out an incentive programme to encourage six eco-car manufacturers to make electrified eco-cars after finding that the electric vehicle scheme was ineffective at boosting mass-market production of EVs.
Nissan keeps optimism with large sedan launch
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/11/2018
» Nissan Motor Thailand remains upbeat on its large sedan Teana, although the model has gained limited sales volume and does not offer a hybrid option.
Toyota moves battery schedule forward
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/10/2018
» After staring the possibility of a shortage of batteries for hybrid cars imported from Japan, Toyota Motor Thailand decided to accelerate the start of its battery assembly in Chachoengsao province to mid-2019, up from early 2020.
Volvo set on innovation
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/10/2018
» Volvo Group's business strategy to drive growth is innovation in automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles, considered three pillars in the automotive industry.
FOMM Asia first to win BoI perks to make battery EVs
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/10/2018
» Thai-Japan joint venture FOMM Asia Co is the first carmaker under the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme to win Board of Investment (BoI) incentives to manufacture battery EVs, as other makers have joined hybrid and plug-in hybrid EV schemes.