Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Malaysia’s Proton first EV records over 2,500 bookings

PRO-NET, a subsidiary of Malaysia's national automaker Proton, announced Thursday that the Proton e.MAS 7, the company’s first electric vehicle (EV), has achieved over 2,500 bookings.

MIDF highlights AI, EV as bright spots in Malaysia’s tech sector

MIDF Research has foreseen artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) as bright spots in Malaysia's tech sector next year.

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors explore merger

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ participation, involvement, and synergy sharing in relation to the business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company outlined in an MOU signed between Nissan and Honda.

TM, Perodua join forces to drive EV development in Malaysia

Malaysian telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) has announced a strategic partnership with automaker Perodua to advance electric vehicle (EV) development, digital innovation, and sustainable growth in Malaysia.

Gentari partners CIMB to drive green mobility and value chain decarbonization across ASEAN

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd has partnered local bank CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to drive green mobility and value chain decarbonization across ASEAN.

Nissan and Honda plan merger to maintain global competitiveness

Japanese multinational automobile manufacturers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have officially began merger talks to maintain global competitiveness.

Analysts foresee increased localization investment in Malaysia’s EV sector next year

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicle (EV) transition pace to pick up in Malaysia next year, underpinned by government policies and incentives.

Toyoda Gosei acquires stake in EV Motors Japan

Japan-based automotive components manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has acquired a stake in EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EVM-J), a startup engaged in the development and sales of commercial electric vehicles such as trucks and buses.

Mober, BDO sign commercial EV fleet financing in the Philippines to boost green logistics

Mober, the Philippines-based green logistics firm, has partnered with Philippine bank BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) to finance the acquisition of 60 new electric vehicle (EV) trucks.

Malaysia’s Gentari expands green mobility offerings in Thailand through new collaborations with Evolt Technology, Thai EV

Malaysia-based Gentari, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility, is strengthening its presence in Thailand via new collaborations with Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Evolt Technology and EV firm ThaiEV to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network and introduce its vehicle-as-a-service offering in the country.