Electric Vehicles & Mobility

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.

MBSB Research said Monday that completely knocked down (CKD) readiness will mitigate recent policy impact across most electric vehicle (EV) marques in Malaysia.

VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer under Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup delivered 58,577 EVs in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1/2026), a 61 percent jump year-on-year, but its net loss increased to $1.12 billion as costs continued to outpace revenues.

Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, has proposed building an open electric vehicle charging network in Hanoi and deploying AI solutions to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and household businesses in the capital city.