Electric Vehicles & Mobility

New rules on imported electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate local assembly in Malaysia, but analysts say rising competition and softer demand could limit broader industry gains.

Thailand has secured more than $4.1 billion in investment pledges across its electric vehicle supply chain, spanning 198 projects covering battery electric vehicles, hybrid systems, battery manufacturing, critical components, and charging infrastructure.

Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), the ride-hailing service under the ecosystem of Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup,has more than doubled its charter capital from end-2025 to June 2026, according to its filings with the ministry-run national business registration portal.

Singapore-based transport operator ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited announced Monday the launch of public rides on its Zig Driverless shuttles in Punggol, marking its second autonomous public service globally after its robotaxi pilot in Guangzhou, China.

For any organization evaluating wireless charging, the relevant metrics are not market size projections. They are operational: uptime percentage, range extension per charging cycle, reduction in manual charging labor hours, and total cost of ownership compared against equivalent wired infrastructure over a five-year horizon.

The future of electric mobility will not be determined solely by how many EVs enter the road, but by how effectively charging systems sustain consumer confidence, transportation continuity, and long-term energy resilience within an increasingly electrified global mobility landscape.

Carro, Asia Pacific's leading online automotive marketplace, has acquired CarPlace, a leading Australian used car platform operated by Autoleague, one of Australia's largest automotive groups, giving Carro a physical presence in three of Australia's four largest markets.

VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer under Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup, has produced its one millionth electric motorcycle, nearly eight years after it began manufacturing the Klara, its first electric motorcycle model, in November 2018.

The Philippines Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has invited Vietnamese firms, especially electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, to explore manufacturing opportunities in its economic zones.

While the Philippine automotive industry sales remain under pressure, Maybank Investment Bank sees electric vehicles remain a key growth in the sector.