Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Volt partners SETSCO to launch city state’s largest public electric bus charging hub at Jalan Papan
Volt Singapore Pte Ltd (Volt), the electric vehicle (EV) charging arm of Keppel Ltd. (Keppel)’s Infrastructure Division, and Setsco Services Pte Ltd (SETSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of VICOM Ltd (VICOM) have launched the city state’s largest public electric bus charging hub at Jalan Papan.
China’s Zeekr expands Malaysian dealer network to 11 outlets, targeting 18 by year-end
China's Zeekr has expanded its Malaysian dealer network by signing agreements with three new partners, namely Quantum Motors, Wheelcorp Premium, and Ghee Hua Co, bringing its retail presence to 11 outlets.
Malaysia accelerates EV push with focus on affordability, infrastructure and local ecosystem
Malaysia is stepping up efforts to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by improving ownership affordability, expanding charging infrastructure and strengthening the domestic EV ecosystem, its Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said on Wednesday.
Malaysia’s EV push shifts to localization as import curbs reshape market
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 secures $4.1B in EV supply chain investment, featuring investments from China, Korea, Japan
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.
Vietnam’s ride-hailing service GSM doubles charter capital to $2B in 6 months of 2026
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.
ComfortDelGro advances global AV push with Zig Driverless launch in Punggol
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.
Wireless EV charging is becoming an Asia Pacific infrastructure decision, not just a technology one
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.
Charging network defining electric mobility: Why infrastructure expansion is becoming the real test of EV growth
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.
Singapore’s car marketplace Carro acquires Australian used car platform CarPlace, expanding to 8 markets
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.
