Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Vietnam’s VinFast introduces range of right-hand drive electric vehicles in Indonesia
Vietnamese car maker VinFast Auto has on Thursday debuted the company’s first range of right-hand drive electric vehicles at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024.
EV delivery firm Mober secures $2m seed funding to advance green logistics expansion in the Philippines
Mober, a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) delivery company, has on Wednesday announced a $2 million seed funding round led by RT Heptagon Holdings (RTHH) under the leadership of Chairman and President Rex Tiri.
Rystad Energy sees EV market is on track for a watershed year in 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) market is on track for a watershed year in 2024 as emissions reduction targets clash with falling consumer spending amid enduring economic uncertainty, Rystad Energy said Wednesday. Rystad Energy research forecasts 17.5 million EV sales this year, an 18.5 percent annual increase.
Gogoro partners Copec to launch two-wheel battery swapping ecosystem in Latin America
Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based battery-swapping ecosystems firm has on Wednesday announced it was partnering with Latin American energy company Copec, to launch its battery swapping and Smartscooters in Chile and Colombia in the second quarter of 2024.
Vingroup plans to invest in Philippine market, starting with establishment of VinFast’s network of EV & motorcycle dealerships
VinFast will lead the way for Vingroup's investments in the Philippines in 2024, commencing with the establishment of a network of electric car and motorcycle dealerships.
Motorist secures strategic lead investor Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) in Series A round at $60M valuation
Motorist, a Singapore-based automotive technology solutions provider, has announced Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) as a strategic lead investor in its Series A funding round. Its existing investors through an AngelCentral Syndicate, have also followed on in this round.
Charge+ launches new fast charging station at Bangkok
Charge+, a Singapore-based electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, has expanded its operations in Thailand with the launch of a new direct current (DC) fast charging station in Bangkok. This new 120kW “Turbo” charging station is located at Sathon KFC drive-through in the heart of Bangkok’s Central Business District (CBD).
Ni Hsin inks deal with MYUS to market and distribute EBIXON motorcycles in Perlis
Ni Hsin EV Mobility Sdn. Bhd. (NHEVM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd. which in turn, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad, has signed a master dealer agreement (MDA) with MYUS Autotech Sdn Bhd (MYUS), to promote and market EBIXON motorcycle in Perlis and Langkawi of Malaysia.
Chery Malaysia partners Carsome for vehicle trade-ins and training
Chery Malaysia has signed two memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Carsome and Carsome Academy. The primary focus of these partnerships is to improve vehicle trade-ins and enhance soft skills within the brand's network of representatives.
VinFast powers Indonesia’s EV future with expansion plan
The Indonesian government's push for an electric vehicle ecosystem creates an ideal opportunity for VinFast, Vietnam's premier EV manufacturer, to contribute to Indonesia's goal of reaching sustainable transportation.
