Many years ago, when electric vehicles were almost non-existent on American interstates, highways, and streets, I attended some EV ride-and-drive events. They were quite helpful in getting people more comfortable with fully electric cars, not including hybrids. Today, there are over 2 million all-electric vehicles in the US, and tens … [continued]
It may come as a surprise to some, but the US and Germany are not the only new car markets on Earth. Tons of new cars are sold every year in Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Those markets have traditionally been ignored by German and US … [continued]
The 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8) unveiled during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) in Vientiane, Lao PDR revealed Developed by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in collaboration with the ASEAN Member States (AMS) and its partners, AEO8 plays … [continued]
Following the feedback of many of our readers, this time I have created something different, a markets roundup article! The article highlights the main EV markets and brings to the limelight a few others that are usually under the radar. Please note that some markets include estimates, so if you … [continued]
VinFast Auto has officially broken ground on its new electric vehicle assembly plant in Subang, West Java, Indonesia. This strategic move into one of Southeast Asia’s most promising EV markets is set to create numerous job opportunities for the local workforce, underscoring VinFast’s commitment to expanding its presence in the … [continued]
Jakarta, Indonesia, February 15, 2024 — VinFast Auto today debuts the company’s first range of right-hand drive electric vehicles at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024. Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, made a notable appearance at the event and autographed the VinFast VF 5 showcased in VinFast’s booth. The official … [continued]
If you’re wondering who is winning in the growing electric vehicle market, you should know by now that Tesla and BYD are far ahead of the pack. We’ll have much more detail on the models and brands leading sales in our monthly World EV Sales Report later today. However, first, … [continued]
Announces new partnerships on energy decarbonization modeling, investment mobilization, and battery energy storage systems and launches next cohort of Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — During the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United States and Net Zero … [continued]
Plans are already in the works to expand a new floating solar power plant in Indonesia, setting the stage for similar projects around the world.
The 2023 APEC Summit held in San Francisco last week marked a pivotal moment in the region’s commitment to transitioning towards a sustainable transportation future. In various conferences, ASEAN leaders pledged to accelerate their adoption and foster a conducive environment for EV growth. In a joint declaration issued at the … [continued]
