Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicle competition drives into higher gear

April 05, 2023 | 15:00

The rise of electric vehicle investors from China will bring Japanese carmakers more competitors in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.

Indonesia focuses on building electric vehicle ecosystem

March 16, 2023 | 14:43

Indonesia's Ministry of Industry is striving to accelerate the growth of the battery-based electric motorised vehicle (KBLBB) ecosystem to reduce fuel consumption, according to the ministry's Secretary General Dody Widodo.

ABB to lead charge in Vietnam's EV market

February 28, 2023 | 16:56

Wee Jin Lee, Asia-Pacific regional leader of ABB E-mobility, talks about how ABB can contribute to EV adoption in Vietnam.

Thailand sees bright future for electric vehicle market in 2023

January 04, 2023 | 10:55

Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) market will continue to gain momentum in 2023, with sales expected to reach between 25,000 and 35,000 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Vietnam's electric vehicle market sees great potential

October 09, 2022 | 22:32

The Vietnamese electric vehicle market promises to be more exciting after many years of consumers saying no to hybrid and e-cars, industry insiders said.

Collaborations necessary for Vietnam to embrace EV boom

September 23, 2022 | 08:00

Installing a network of extensive and easy-charging stations could ignite Vietnam’s plan for producing electric automobiles in a short amount of time, with both authorities and business collaboration required to fulfil the ambition.

Thai national oil and gas conglomerate shifts to EV industry

September 20, 2022 | 12:24

With the Government of Thailand having launched electric vehicle (EV) incentive packages benefiting both manufacturers and buyers early this year, several major corporations are pushing for production of EVs and batteries and building of charging facilities.

Honda to invest $40 bn in EV tech over next decade

April 12, 2022 | 15:09

Japanese automaker Honda said Tuesday it will invest nearly $40 billion into electric vehicle technology over the next decade as it works towards switching all sales away from traditional fuel cars.

VinFast to build first EV factory in North America

March 30, 2022 | 09:00

Vietnamese automaker VinFast and the government of North Carolina in the US on March 30 (Vietnam time) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the construction of VinFast's first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing factory in North America, which has total investment of 2 billion USD in its first phase and will create thousands of jobs.

Vinfast hosts Roadshow for promotion of electric vehicles in US

February 14, 2022 | 12:19

VinFast – the global electric vehicle (EV) maker from Vietnam – has announced it is hosting the VinFast California Roadshow until March 6, aiming to promote its electric SUV models VF 8 and VF 9 in the US market.

Timing right for ambitious electric vehicle takeover

October 28, 2021 | 00:43

Electric vehicles are seemingly an irreversible trend in the automobile industry, and are expected to grow strongly across the world. With that, manufacturers in Vietnam are setting out ambitions to take their chances in the market – but inferior battery infrastructure and a lack of mechanisms to encourage consumers and support businesses will be urgently required first.

Siemens launches SICHARGE D electric vehicle charger in Asia-Pacific

June 18, 2021 | 19:48

Siemens has launched SICHARGE D, a new public fast charging and high-powered compact electric vehicle charger providing one of the highest peak efficiencies.

Indonesia focuses efforts towards developing electric vehicle ecosystem

February 22, 2021 | 14:57

Indonesia’s state-owned oil company PT Pertamina (Persero) and other state enterprises that are part of Indonesia Battery Holding (IBH) are currently focusing efforts towards developing an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the Southeast Asian country.