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October 19, 2023
Thailand's EV demand skyrockets, BGRIM eyes 100 charging stations and 2050 net-zero plan
In collaboration with its partner Espro Noodoe, BGRIM launched its first solar-powered EV car charging station at River City Bangkok in April 2023. The company plans to expand to 100 by the end of the year.
October 13, 2023VinFast to acquire VinES, invest India & Indonesia
Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast, which is deemed as Tesla's rival, is set to aquire a 99.8% stake in battery maker VinES from its founder Pham Nhat Vuong to ramp up its integration in the production value chain and competitive advantage.
October 11, 2023Electric Vehicles are powering Indonesia’s green IPO boom
Indonesia emerged as one of the world’s strongest markets for IPOs this year. Part of the reasons is the intensive rush to transition from fossil fuels and into green energy.
October 02, 2023Thailand's green transition in auto industry, embracing the EV wave
Government incentives, increased production, and growing environmental consciousness among consumers are propelling Thailand’s automotive market to undergo a green transformation.
September 21, 2023Indonesia targets to build homegrown EV by 2025
Indonesia has asked a Chinese carmaker to help it build a homegrown electric vehicle by 2025 or 2026, according to a senior minister.
September 20, 2023Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel to sail in Q4, targeting net zero in marine industry
Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel is scheduled to begin trials and launch in the fourth quarter to support the electrification of marine craft.
September 12, 2023Indonesia's Gojek to replace all two-wheelers with EVs by 2030
Southeast Asia is the world's third-largest two-wheeler market. In Indonesia, the biggest ride-hailing service operator Gojek, plans to replace all two-wheelers with electric motorbikes by 2030.
September 07, 2023Indonesia invites China, Japan, S Korea to develop ASEAN EV ecosystem
Indonesian President Joko Widodo invited China, Japan, and South Korea to cooperate with ASEAN in developing its electric vehicle ecosystem.
September 06, 2023Indonesia develops EV ecosystem to assist ASEAN’s energy flexibility
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs announced that the country is working on an efficient EV ecosystem to boost region's energy flexibility.
September 04, 2023Malaysia’s second phase of energy transition roadmap targets 80% market share for EV
Malaysia unveiled a detailed national energy transition roadmap (NETR) on Aug. 29, which sets out initiatives the government will undertake to achieve 2050 net zero target.