Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Gojek partners Dat Bike to roll out electric motorbikes ride-hailing service in Vietnam

Gojek, an Indonesia-based mobile on-demand multi-service platform, has partnered with Dat Bike, a Vietnam-based electric vehicle start-up, to pilot the use of electronic motorbikes to serve the transportation, logistics and food delivery needs of Gojek users in Vietnam.

VinFast plans to expand into the Southeast Asia electric mobility market

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has revealed its intention to expand into the Southeast Asia electric mobility market with its full range of electric vehicles (EVs). The firm also plans to introduce its first four right-hand drive EVs to the market.

First shipment of VinFast SUVs arrives in Canada

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has announced the arrival of the first shipment of 781 VF 8 vehicles to Nanaimo port, British Columbia. The first VF 8 vehicles will be delivered to customers from June 2023 onwards.

VinES Energy Solutions to receive $500K technical assistance from Australian Government

Administered under the Australian Climate Finance Partnership (ACFP), the package is aimed at bolstering the development and sustainable production of lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s VinFast to list in United States via SPAC

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker (EV) VinFast Auto Pte. Ltd. (VinFast) has on Friday announced that it will be listed in the United States via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Black Spade Acquisition Co. (Black Spade).

Carsharing supercharges EV adoption in Singapore

In the long run, shifting perceptions on EVs and greater usage through carsharing will create a multiplier effect that enhances the accessibility of EVs, increases users’ willingness to use EVs, and amplifies the demand for existing charging stations. These will culminate in greater investment by the government and EV charging partners to expand Singapore’s…

CIMB introduces suite of EV financial solutions in Malaysia to drive EV adoption

Malaysian lenders CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (collectively CIMB) have on Monday introduced its suite of electric vehicle (EV) financial solutions in Malaysia to drive the adoption of EVs in Malaysia.

India’s BluSmart raises $42M to strengthen its operations in mega cities

BluSmart Mobility, India’s electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing service and EV charging superhub infrastructure operator, has on Thursday announced that it has raised $42 million in the recent round in April.

Sunway, Gentari and EV Connection ink MoU to develop Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across Malaysia

Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group, clean energy solutions company Gentari Sdn Bhd, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider EV Connection Sdn Bhd, have sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build and install EV charging stations at Sunway-owned premises, commercial buildings and facilities throughout the country.

Vietnam’s VinFast receives $2.5B for development

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup Joint Stock Company car maker subsidiary VinFast Joint Stock Company has received $2.5 billion in grants and loans to facilitate its continuing development enabling it to achieve its global growth goals.