
Malaysian automaker builds new EV production plant
Malaysian automaker Proton has begun construction of its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility in Malaysia.
Malaysian automaker Proton has begun construction of its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility in Malaysia.
Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced that three global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers - France’s Citroen and China’s BYD and AION - have committed to establishing EV manufacturing plants in the Southeast Asian nation.
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating, with over 100,000 electrified vehicles recorded and more than 3,300 charging stations established nationwide to date, positioning the country as a key regional hub for EV innovation.
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) has announced that the government would extend deadlines for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to meet domestic production quotas, addressing weak local market demand.
The Malaysian Government has implemented several initiatives to encourage local companies to increase their efforts to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) to support the development direction of the local automotive industry.
Automaker VinFast, a subsidiary of conglomerate Vingroup, has announced it delivered more than 9,300 cars to customers in September, securing the leading position in the Vietnamese automobile market in the month.
Indonesian officials have emphasised the importance of developing downstream industries, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) battery production, to enhance the country's economic value.
The Thai cabinet has approved the allocation of 7.12 billion THB (215 million USD) from the central reserve budget for emergency and essential purposes to fund a electric vehicle EV subsidy programme.
Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi is encouraging more people to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) in their lives as the country wishes to boost its e-mobility adoption.
The Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) aims to focus more on electric vehicle (EV) charging services in line with Thailand's expanding EV market, but will consider adjusting its other EV-related businesses, including its electric car assembly operations.
The Geological Agency under the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced that there are at least 100 additional sites in the country with the potential to contain nickel reserves that remain unexplored.
Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant on July 3, which is also the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Two Singapore companies - Power-Up Tech and Beecharge Innovation Group - have been given the green light to offer mobile charging for electric vehicles (EVs) for the next four years.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast on May 31 announced the signing of cooperation agreements with the first four Philippine dealers, paving the way for a strong retail network and solidly establishing the company's presence in the Southeast Asian country's electric vehicle market.
More than 30% of Vietnamese consumers are interested in purchasing electric vehicles (EVs), according to a recent Deloitte’s global automotive consumer study.
VinFast Auto on May 15 announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Bosch, one of the leading global suppliers of automotive technology and services, giving VinFast customers in Europe access to Bosch's extensive network of 700,000 charging points in 30 European countries and providing them with the freedom and convenience to travel across Europe with confidence.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has told the media that the first electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in the country will begin operating in June.