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EVs showcased at Bangkok International Motor Show. SAIC Motor-CP targets to raise the number of EV charging outlets to 500 within this year. Patipat Janthong Thai-Chinese joint venture SAIC Motor-CP continues to bolster the MG brand's foothold in the Thai electric vehicle (EV) industry with a plan to invest in battery production for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) to serve growing demand in the market. The company will increase battery production capacity to 700-800 units per month, up from 300-400 units under the PHEV Battery Shop project to be carried out at its car manufacturing plant in Chon Buri. The company did not elaborate with regard to investment details. "MG is in the process of revising a business plan following the pandemic's impact on business, so we simply forgot about the investment budget for the PHEV battery project," said Zhang Haibo, president of SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales Thailand. Mr Haibo said the company is determined to increase the battery ... » Learn More about MG raises local EV battery capacity for plug-in hybrids

SEOUL: Some owners of Hyundai Motor's Kona electric vehicles say the South Korean automaker is bungling a major recall with delays and poor communication, and risks losing buyers as it targets the No.3 spot in the fast-growing sector. Hyundai said last month it would replace the battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally at a cost of US$900 million following fires in 15 Kona EVs. But Hyundai has yet to convey a clear plan to owners on when and how they can expect to have a potential fire hazard they are driving fixed, some of the owners have complained. "When I asked Hyundai's repair centre when exactly my Kona EV will be getting a battery replacement, they just told me that they would put me ahead in the line, but I haven't received the exact date yet," a 34-year-old Kona EV owner in Seoul surnamed Kim told Reuters. Owners who spoke to Reuters declined to give their full names, citing concerns about privacy and a potential backlash from Hyundai. "There ... » Learn More about Kona EV owners say Hyundai mishandling recall for battery fires

TAIPEI/HANOI: Vietnam's largest conglomerate Vingroup said on Friday its car unit was in early stage talks with Taiwan's Foxconn about working together and that any partnership formed would focus on developing batteries and electric car parts. Foxconn has proposed acquiring EV production lines owned by the unit VinFast, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media. But VinFast prefers a partnership as it is keen to brand itself as an eco-friendly automaker and wants to retain its EV business, one of the sources said. "Vingroup has received proposals from Foxconn but nothing is concrete yet. The partnership, if any, will focus on developing the batteries and electric car parts," a spokesman for Vingroup said. "No decision on working together to produce EVs has been made yet." Foxconn declined to comment. The world's largest contract manufacturer and Apple Inc supplier has outlined plans ... » Learn More about Exclusive: Foxconn and Vietnam’s VinFast explore partnership, talks focus on batteries, EV parts

LONDON: Britishvolt Ltd, the developer of the first giant battery factory in the UK, is considering going public. The company has appointed Barclays Plc and Guggenheim Capital LLC as advisers to look into options including listing in the United States through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, Orral Nadjari, founder and chief executive officer of Britishvolt, said in an interview. The deal could be announced as soon as the end of this quarter, he said. It’s the first time the company has talked in detail about its plans to finance the £2.6bil (US$3.6bil or RM15bil) project that will play a central role in delivering Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s green plan. The UK has banned sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, and needs a factory producing batteries for electric vehicles to avoid falling behind in the global race to lead manufacturing for the energy transition. “The SPAC market is very interesting and is the result of the very mature ... » Learn More about UK’s giant battery factory developer looks for SPAC deal

BEIJING: China's Geely plans to roll out electric vehicles under a new marque with different branding and sales strategies, people familiar with the matter said, as the Volvo owner looks to take on its main EV rival Tesla with higher-end vehicles. The brand, positioned in the premium segment and named "Zeekr", will be housed under Geely's to-be-launched EV entity Lingling Technologies, according to three people, who declined to be named as the plan is not yet public. Reuters reported the plans for Lingling last month. Geely, the owner of Volvo Cars and 9.7 per cent of Daimler, will roll out models under the new marque based on its open-source EV chassis, announced in September and called Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the sources said. It will be a new attempt to go up-market by Geely, and backs founder and Chairman Li Shufu's long-held ambition to make premium cars "like Mercedes-Benz" in a bid take on EV leader Tesla Inc. Geely will open showrooms, or "hubs", in ... » Learn More about Targeting Tesla, China’s Geely to launch new premium EV brand: Sources

AS part of its commitment to environmental protection and conservation, Globe joins the world in calling for consistent global recycling efforts, proper e-waste (electronic waste) disposal, ban of single-use plastics and other sustainable initiatives during the worldwide celebration of Global Recycling Day on March 18. Launched in 2018, Global Recycling Day was created to help recognize and celebrate the crucial role recycling plays in preserving the world’s precious primary resources to help secure its future. It also encourages everyone to think about resources, not waste, when it comes to dealing with different kinds of goods. Globe continues to encourage positive consumer behavior through its numerous environmental sustainability programs such as E-waste Zero and ‘Wag Sa Single Use plastic (WasSUP) that call for the extended lifespan of electronic gadgets and plastics and endorse responsible recycling. By recycling materials, natural resources are conserved, pollution caused ... » Learn More about #RecyclingHeroes: Globe supports Global Recycling Day

From left Jaturong Suriyasasin, deputy governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Aswin Techajareonvikul, chief executive of Big C Super Center, Somphote Ahunai, chief executive of Energy Absolute, and Mr Amorn, at the opening ceremony for the EA Anywhere charging station at the Lat Phrao Soi 2 branch of Big C. Energy Absolute Plc (EA) expects to start making batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) at its production factory in Chachoengsao in June, marking its presence in the industry this year. "The move signals significant progress in the EV supply chain in Thailand because batteries are a major component of EVs," said EA deputy chief executive Amorn Sapthaweekul. Production at the 6-billion-baht facility will begin with a trial run of its machinery. Mr Amorn expects the EV industry in Thailand to shape up this year after the National New Generation Vehicle Committee on March 25 approved the private sector's plan to have EVs make up 50% of total car manufacturing by ... » Learn More about EA to start making batteries for electric vehicles in June

Visitors browse electric vehicles displayed at the 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show, which takes place at Impact Muang Thong Thani until April 4.  (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb) Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) plans to start production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at its manufacturing plant in Thailand within 2023, as the country is expected to be a major EV production base in the future. GWM is also in talks with partners including the state energy authorities as well as real estate developers and shopping malls to expand the number of charging stations to serve BEV drivers. Elliot Zhang, president of Great Wall Motor Asean and Thailand, said the company will focus on the Thai market and export BEVs to other countries. "Thailand has high potential for the automotive industry and the government is also supporting the new generation of vehicles," he said. The company is in the process of drafting its business plan and preparing manufacturing facilities for ... » Learn More about GWM carves path for battery EV production

SINGAPORE - When the battery of his power-assisted bicycle (PAB) exploded in his bedroom on July 22 last year, Adam (not his real name) had fortunately gone to the toilet. "I was very lucky that day... If God did not help me, I would have died inside (the room)," he told the media on Sunday (March 21). The ensuing damage, including to the floor tiles, cost him over $3,000 to repair. Adam, who is his 50s, said he had charged the battery earlier that day, after not doing so for about four months. His incident was among 68 fires involving PABs and personal mobility devices (PMDs) last year, according to statistics released by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in February. More than two-thirds of the fires occurred on residential premises. While this is an overall decrease from 115 fires in 2019 , such incidents still remain an area of concern for the SCDF. "The majority of PMD and PAB fires that SCDF had responded to were found to have resulted from the use ... » Learn More about Victims share close shaves with PMD and PAB battery fires and explosions, most due to non-compliant devices

Mr Krisda wants EV promotion and preparation for its impact on the oilpowered car industry to go together. Hailing 2020 as a “great year” for electric vehicle (EV) sales in the global market, Krisda Utamote, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), is eager to see a similar growth in Thailand with the spotlight on the EV industry. But a focus on EV numbers alone is not enough as the state and private sector need to work on building an environment conducive to EV development, covering incentives for more production and purchases as well as bracing for the impact on internal combustion engine-based (ICE) product lines, he said. “Thailand recorded EV registrations totalling 100,000 units, but the numbers are still far behind the target,” said Mr Krisda. Previously the government set a target to have EVs make up 30% of total car manufacturing, around 750,000 of 2.5 million units, within 2030. But it decided on March 24 to increase the target to 50%, ... » Learn More about EV outlook more than just numbers