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Proton launches first EV assembly plant in Malaysia with 20,000 annual capacity

Automaker Proton has launched the first assembly plant exclusive for electric vehicle (EV) production in Malaysia at Proton Tanjung Malim.

Proton’s EV plant nears completion, set for September production

Malaysia's automaker Proton said Monday that its electric vehicle (EV) production plant is nearing its completion, with the full-scale production process slated to begin in September.

Proton, Touch’ n Go sign strategic MOU to integrate RFID technology into new Proton X50

Malaysia's automaker Proton and payment firm Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Touch ‘n Go radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into the all-new Proton X50.

Grab Malaysia, Proton expand strategic partnership to support e-hailing community

Malaysian national carmaker Proton and tech firm Grab Malaysia have taken another step forward in strengthening the commitment to the e-hailing community with the expansion of their ongoing strategic partnership.

Malaysia’s Proton begins construction of new EV plant in Tanjung Malim

Malaysia's national automaker Proton has on Friday taken the next step to achieving its goal of local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing following a commencement of construction ceremony for a new production plant at its high tech Tanjung Malim facility.

Malaysian automaker Proton launches first electric vehicle

Malaysia-based national automotive brand Proton has launched the company’s and the nation’s first electric vehicle (EV).

Proton : 87% of local suppliers express intention to collaborate with China suppliers in EV components

Survey shows 87 percent of Proton Holdings Bhd's suppliers intend to collaborate with China suppliers in electric vehicle (EV) component, the Malaysian national automaker said Wednesday.

Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton plans to launch 5 EV models under e.MAS brand – report

Proton Car is the national car brand of Malaysia. The brand was established in the early 1980’s at the behest of the Malaysian government, and later reverted to semi-private ownership under DRB Hicom. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group purchased 49.9 percent of Proton Cars.

Malaysian automaker Proton opens R&D facility in China

Malaysian national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has opened its research and development (R&D) center at Hangzhou Bay in China last Saturday to strengthen its collaborative efforts with its existing partner Zhejiang Geely Holding Ltd (Geely) in a move to complement its existing facilities in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s national car Proton hints about launching new energy vehicles soon – report

Proton Car is the national car brand of Malaysia. The brand was established in the early 1980’s at the behest of the Malaysian government, and later reverted to semi-private ownership under DRB Hicom. In May 2017, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and DRB-Hicom signed a deal that will see Zhejiang Geely Holding Group buy a 49.9 percent stake in Proton Cars.