Electric Vehicles & Mobility
VinFast launches new VF 8 in the Philippines from PHP 1.55 million
VinFast has launched the new VF 8 electric SUV in the Philippines from PHP 1.55 million, with customer deliveries expected in November 2026.
AutoSwift secures nearly A$10M from X Star Technology
Australian automotive AI company AutoSwift has secured nearly A$10 million from Singapore-based X Star Technology to develop AI WINGMAN and support regional expansion.
Vietnam sets EV charging power at $0.1 per kWh, above manufacturing rate
Vietnam will charge VND2,549 ($0.097) per kWh for electricity used at EV charging stations connected at medium voltage, state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said in a statement last Friday.
ZD Energy launches smart charging and storage systems in Thailand
ZD Energy has launched smart charging, storage and charging-robot systems in Thailand and set new production targets for its Chonburi factory.
Grab to proactively spend $112M on fee cuts, driver support in Vietnam, amid backlash
Grab Vietnam, under Southeast Asia's technology giant Grab, will spend VND2,950.9 billion ($112 million) on fee cuts, driver refunds and incentives, and promotions in Vietnam, after the ministry-run National Competition Commission reviewed its fares calculation.
LHN Energy’s Jeremy Ong on what electric heavy vehicles need from depots [Q&A]
Jeremy Ong of LHN Energy discusses electric heavy-vehicle charging at depots, grid constraints, solar, smart scheduling, grants and site economics in Singapore.
Singapore to deploy 660 new electric buses from the end of 2026
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday that it will be progressively deploying 660 new electric buses in Singapore from the end of 2026 and is providing the public with a first look at the buses' enhanced accessibility, safety and comfort features.
Yinson GreenTech inks agreement with Saxon Renewables to join EVolve carbon project
Malaysia-based Yinson GreenTech has signed a participation agreement with Saxon Renewables to join EVolve, a carbon program that brings multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures together under a single project registered under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard.
Malaysia’s battery firm Econili lifts funding to $2M with Vynn Capital extension
Econili Battery New Energy, a Malaysian lithium-ion battery recycler, has raised new capital from Vynn Capital, a venture firm focused on mobility, travel, and supply chains, increasing the total funding to MYR8 million ($1.96 million).
EV supply chains dominate APAC automotive investment as focus shifts to components
Investment in Asia-Pacific's automotive manufacturing sector is increasingly shifting towards electric vehicle (EV) supply chains, battery technologies and component production, rather than vehicle assembly, as manufacturers strengthen local production capabilities and position themselves for the transition to next-generation mobility, BMI Country Risk and…
