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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.
Animating the Thai EV market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/03/2018
» It's not easy to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand, with every step entailing obstacles, especially high retail pricing.
Sansiri adds ride-sharing at projects
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2018
» SET-listed property developer Sansiri Plc has created a ride-sharing service platform at its residential projects and community malls, expecting to expand to all projects this year, mainly in Bangkok.
Suzuki seeks HEV privileges from BoI
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/02/2018
» Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation has applied for the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme to produce hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
Mitsubishi on the EV sidelines
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 01/02/2018
» Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Thailand remains on the sidelines of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capabilities, even as its competitors have joined the government's EV scheme.
TDRI warns over next-generation shift
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2018
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is warning auto parts supply chain players to prepare for the transition to next-generation cars, saying some components will no longer be necessary for electric vehicles (EVs).
BMW applies for PHEV, to localise in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/01/2018
» BMW Group is the second European carmaker to apply for the Board of Investment (BoI)'s plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) scheme in Thailand, indicating the local market's potential as a part of the region's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Mazda hails expansion of Thai operations
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» Mazda Motor Corporation has positioned its operations in Thailand as an important global hub after raising production capacity for SkyActiv engines earlier this year.
Toyota prepares to launch BoI-backed hybrid model
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 17/01/2018
» After being granted electric vehicle (EV) privileges from the Board of Investment (BoI), Toyota Motor Thailand plans to make its hybrid model at the company's plant in Chachoengsao, to be introduced in early March.
Mercedes-Benz makes late EV entry
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2018
» German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz Thailand has finally decided to join the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme after staying on the sidelines for five years.