Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Gogoro launches smartscooters and battery swapping in the Philippines

Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, has announced the commercial launch and availability of its smartscooters and battery swapping ecosystem in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

EV maker Lotus Technology secures $870M private investment

Lotus Technology, a global luxury electric vehicle maker of British sports car firm Lotus Group, which is owned jointly by Chinese automaker Geely and Malaysia's Etika Automotive, has secured additional financing ahead of the completion of its planned business combination with L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (LCAA). The firm has signed agreements for a…

Smart Malaysia launches all-new gen EV smart #1

Smart Malaysia, a unit of Chinese automaker Geely, has on Tuesday announced the official pricing for its all-new electric vehicle (EV), the smart #1. The prices of the smart #1 Pro, Premium and BRABUS are ranged from MYR 189,000 ($40,619) to MYR 249,000 ($53,514).

Could electric taxis energize tourism development in Laos?

The adoption of electric taxis in #Laos has the potential to revolutionize transportation, bringing both economic and environmental benefits. By embracing this sustainable mode of transportation, Laos can not only enhance its economy and tourism industry, but also contribute to a greener future.

UAE mobility and logistics startup Wize raises $16 million in pre-Seed round

Wize, a Dubai-based startup providing sustainable solutions for last-mile delivery, has raised $16 million in a pre-Seed funding round co-led by Mena-focused angel investors. The funds will be spent to enhance the company's presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market, further product development and explore new partnership opportunities in the Middle…

Vietnam’s GSM launches electric taxi service in Laos

Green and Smart Mobility JSC. (GSM), a ride-hailing firm founded by the owner of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, has launched its pure electric taxi service in Vientiane, Laos, to promote green mobility in Southeast Asia.

MRANTI opens autonomous vehicle experimental lab to accelerate Malaysia’s mobility sector development

Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI), through the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), on Thursday launched the country’s largest multi-scenario autonomous vehicle (AV) experimental laboratory known as AV XL at MRANTI Park, Malaysia.

Analyst sees challenges for Malaysia to embrace electric vehicles

Malaysian analyst Affin Hwang Investment Bank has foreseen challenges for Malaysia to embrace electric vehicles (EV). The research house said in a report on Wednesday that the rollout of the EV infrastructure in Malaysia and for Malaysia to become a suitable EV investment destination are still facing several challenges.

Dat Bike launches mass-market electric scooter to accelerate green mobility adoption in Vietnam

Dat Bike, Vietnam’s domestic electric two- wheeler manufacturer, has launched its first electric scooter to accelerate green mobility adoption in the country. The Quantum, featuring a contemporary design and engineered with breakthrough technology for high performance at a competitive price point, is Dat Bike’s flagship model made for mainstream……

Malaysia’s TNB partners Singapore’s Charge+ for cross-border EV charging platform

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia's sustainable energy solutions provider, and Chargeplus Sdn Bhd (Charge+), a subsidiary of Singapore-based integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider Charge+ Pte Ltd., have announced a joint initiative to explore a ground-breaking cross-border roaming platform.